The Old Moat Garden Centre in Epsom and Ewell

Such a special place to visit, this small garden centre has a great feel about it. Now part of charity Waythrough, it helps local people with mental health challenges with their recovery. Home made cakes, panini, soups and great coffee. Dogs very welcome….Horton country park is opposite.

Stopped in during a dog walk for a coffee and piece of carrot cake, which was pretty good, but the drinks took about 20 minutes to arrive, and were scolding hot. We will probably return because we like the idea behind it and also there is currently nowhere else close enough to use for a 'pitstop' near Horton, but l think l will opt for a cup of tea next time.

Small garden centre with an excellent cafe. Good selection of GF cakes and peaceful inside and outside seating. The Floating Refillery was there when we went so we were able to top up on loose porridge and rice and some household cleaning products.

Mum turned 90 recently and had heard about The Old Moat so we brought her for lunch here and had a lovely time. Food was very good - portions are very big! (There was only a packed lunch type thing for children - sometimes mum has a children’s meal) Great value and very tasty. Really, really appreciated Ailish who took the order 🙂 The Walled Garden was greatly enjoyed. We plan to come back soon. All was just the right size for mum to manage to look around with good disabled access, disabled toilet, disabled parking and rails to hold onto and mum spotted the swap book case! Recommended 🙂

Booked the Christmas wreath making workshop for myself and my daughter pre Christmas as we thought it would be a lovely christmassy thing to do and it was. We were with a really nice group and the ladies teaching us were so welcoming and helpful. The course included a coffee and a mince pie half way through which was a welcome warm up, The wreaths were prepared along with the the decorations to go onto the wreath being prewired. We were shown the basic premise of what to do and then we all put our own slant on each wreath to put them together. The workshop was outside but undercover and there were plenty of heaters but where a coat. It was such a fun an christmasssy thing to do and we came away with super duper wreath for our doors, I highly recommend and I we will do it again next year.

I love it here. I go quite often to buy presents, cards, plants and enjoy the lovely coffee shop! The staff are brilliant and the food is delicious.

The Old Moat has a lovely walled garden and a pleasant outdoor seating area for the café. It's small and friendly and a nice place for a short visit. We visit it often.

I met a friend for coffee. The venue were really good at assuring me of their wheelchair access provisions in advance. There was a wide entry door to the cafe near the outdoor seating which someone showed me to. The staff are all really lovely and the cake and coffee was yummy. My WAV broke down whilst there and all the staff at the garden centre were amazing. Made sure I was not locked in or left on my own. Couldn’t give a better review to all the staff at the place if I tried. The wheelchair access is good, accessible loo in the cafe is a really good size. I was able to get around independently and thoroughly enjoyed my trip here. Will definitely be back.

Lovely cafe, outdoor and inside seating - all dog friendly. Lots of gluten free options, smoothies, cold/hot drinks, cakes, ice creams as well as cold/hot food. I had the waffle with bacon and syrup, very nice but sickly so would recommend ordering the syrup on the side.

Had lunch with a friend today (and my pup) and we so weren't disappointed! My friend is a coeliac so needs a GF option and the staff were so knowledgable and even checked the ingredients on a specific meal for her. Delicious food, fab service (honestly better then The Ivy !) and above all great value. Look forward to coming back soon.

This is one of my local garden centres in the area worth visiting. I came for the first time this year in order to look at the plants, and have some nice cake in the cafe as well. It was a great outing. I had a nice time. If you have any gardening related questions talk to the employees etc. Feel free to take a look around the place and maybe even purchase one of the products on sale as well. I love this garden centre. I wandered around looking at the flowers and even picked up some nice tasty fudge to eat at home too.

This is a small garden with a limited choice and I thought prices were slightly higher than some of the larger organisations, It . Serves a purpose for the local community bit not worth a special journey. Better garden centre within a nearby radius.

This is my local garden centre. I came here yesterday lunchtime in order to look at the plants and order some nice cake too. I sipped some elderflower water as well. I love it here. You can spend up to two hours here looking at the things on sale and eating.

Went in for a browse, to find a special Christmas card and to support a local, charitable business. Whilst looking at the cards, the staff having a conversation and cup of tea in the office obviously found my presence distracting and invasive. They shut the door and told me to ring the bell when I was ready. I couldn't believe how rude that was! I was made to feel quite uncomfortable. Total lack of customer service. I decided to put the items I was going to purchase back and left. I won't be going back.

I have always visited this place in support of their initiative. However despite supporting mental health their approach to deaf customers and customers with mobility issues were ill thought through. Very unpleasant experience of ordering but unable to lipreading staff in full mask. No offer of pen paper. So stressful we left and went to Luna cafe instead. What a gem of a find Luna cafe was.

We very much like walking to the Old Moat for coffee/toastie/cake especially as dogs are welcome inside and outside the cafe; we wish more cafes would allow dogs because it surely increases people enjoying spending money and time in these dog friendly cafes. Also good for plants, greeting cards, compost and many more garden items. in the evening they also run entertainment nights. Worth going and once again enjoy a toastier and drinks.

Lovely place to visit for lunch. Nice selection and very reasonable prices. Tables are a bit close together with everyone sitting in long lines but we were there when it was busy and had to squeeze onto last available table. It's popularity says it all.

We have been going to The Old Moat garden centre over the years and have seen it grown into the lovely little business it is now. We visited in September for a fun dog in the walled garden. It was well attended, well run and lots of fun, out favorite event was the rescues dog class, hearing their stories and seeing how happy the dogs are in their new homes was a joy. After the show we had a wander round the gift shop which whilst small holds a wealth of treasures. The garden part of the centre is well laid out and the plants are all healthy and in my opinion a good price. Before you leave pop to the cafe for a bite to eat, the staff are always welcoming, the place is clean and I can highly recommend their cake and to cap it all it is dog friendly. A garden centre which is large enough to have all you need but still small enough to have that non commercial feel.

Good food, good prices, reasonable prices Help support this charity garden centre cafe. Nice place to meet up with friends for coffee. Recommended Steve UK

Had a coffee at the Old Moat Garden Centre with my dog jake. Lovely garden and chatting to a volunteer that used to work there

We visit this garden centre frequently, it has a nice relaxing atmosphere, and the food is of the highest standard, and served by the very polite staff, that work there.

The parking is much improved, but still not optimal for those coming by car. The garden centre has been expanded with more choice and the food in the cafe has imaginative daily options to add to their basic snack & meal range. Overall, a big improvement in range and service even at peak times now it is warm enough to sit outside in the enclosed area as well as inside with the yummy mummies with their oversized baby/child carriages.

A busy cafe even on Monday mornings . Always a buzz. Often go there with a friend for coffee. Good selection of cakes and scones . Popular with all ages including people with children in Buggies and retired folk like us. Great garden centre too

Nice cup of tea and kids having Beatiful lunch .. Really nice place to go with family ... I will defenetly take them again

As always, a great panini lunch with coffees. Food always excellent and of a good size. They also know how to make a proper flat white as well.....which is a bonus!

Much improved of late with extended cafe - modest menu but good snacks and drinks. Run by Rainbow Trust - equal employment charity for those with learning difficulties. Small but useful garden centre.

What a marvellous relaxing place with friendly staff and fresh sandwiches which were delicious.

A peaceful, glorious lunch in the late October sun with my Mum. We both opted for the mozzarella, pesto and tomato panini with salad along with a latte and flat white. Great food, service and pricing! We then enjoyed a mooch looking at the plants, pots and other item to purchase.

We’ve recently been going to The Old Moat for coffee and cake with friends. My boys love going there. The garden centre has had a make over and it is under new management. Every time we go we see even more improvements. The cakes are delicious, the service is friendly and welcoming. What I love about this place is that it’s not trying to be more than what it is. Food is simple, fresh and nicely presented. Thank you and see you again soon!

We often stop here on a Sunday, it's a great place to either have lunch, coffee or afternoon tea. Prices are very good and the staff very helpful and friendly. Food very good.

Called in with my wife to the Garden Centre but really to have a cup of tea. We both ordered a Cream Tea. Service was very quick and the cream tea was nice. The tea was pipping hot just how I like it.

I equally enjoy coming here for lunch with family and work colleagues. Its busy but not too busy and has a certain charm about the place and all for a good cause. What's not to like?

Great garden centre to visit for a great cause. Plants are really well looked after with a good range -all the staff are really helpful- great little cafe. Well worth a visit

Who could guess that this small garden centre had such a lovely cafe. On a Monday morning it was busy for morning coffee and even busier as lunch time approached. Good coffee . Scones looked great, not enormous as often found in chains. My companion, a local, said they were made by a friend of hers and very good. Will bring husband here to try them. As an aside, plants looked well cared for ; non plant gifts and cards were not common brands so a good place if you are looking for something different.

Great service, great atmosphere, incredible scones. When fanny's farm closed I feared I'd never find anywhere that could make a scone of comparable quality but old moat have done it! Scone greatness! Nice flat white too

I love visiting this garden centre! It’s not so huge that you get lost and get overwhelmed with so many plants. There is a great choice of plants,small trees, pots, compost ,bark and slates. There is a gift shop and cafe too. There is plenty of parking.

I always enjoy coming here and love the fact it’s on my doorstep. The staff are very friendly and I am happy to come here by myself and enjoy chatting to other customers. It’s recently had some improvements to the kitchen and the homemade cakes are always great! It’s good to browse the gift shop and I often pop in here to by last minute gifts. It’s also dog friendly for well behaved dogs!

Lovely shabby chic happy little garden centre. Great snacks lunches and dog friendly too. Lovely quality plants.

This little garden centre is a gem , the restaurant is very friendly and food is very good. They are expanding the restaurant and making a larger car park . Worth a visit .

We stopped there for lunch, just a couple of paninis and drinks.

Thought would take a look at plants then had nice slice lemon drizzle cake which was pleasant and cappucino thought it a bit pricy but enjoyed

Vamos bastante a menudo, ya que sólo a la vuelta de la esquina. Café delicioso, pasteles deliciosos y scones, quiches, sopas, etc. Todas caseras. Plantas bien razonable y con una buena selección. Zona fabulosa tienda de regalos también, con artículos para comprar como regalos preciosos, o darte un capricho. Amplia gama de tarjetas de saludos. Muy eficiente y servicial, el personal agradable. Loos están siempre limpias! Lo recomiendo altamente.

Mis amigos y yo vamos semanal después de un paseo a pie o en bicicleta. . . . El personal es muy amable y los pasteles y café delicioso. Los perros grandes o pequeñas bienvenido! Totalmente recomendado x

Me encanta visitar este Jardín la gente es muy amable y hay un excelente surtido de plantas, etc, y una buena bolsa de regalos en la tienda y deliciosos paninis y tartas caseras y la mejor selección de cafés.

Este es un lugar encantador para tomar un bocado. Es pequeño, pero en verano hay mesas afuera. La comida es realmente bonita. Panini tostado, sopa casera con rollo y precioso gateaux. A un precio razonable, con un personal amable. Además puedes pasear por el pequeño jardín que está equipada con algunos buenos, plantas saludables para la venta. Este es un negocio de la caridad así

This is a lovely little place to have a coffee and a light bite to eat.Pleasant staff and it's linked to the Richmond Fellowship, so a good cause too.

the lunch was very nice and fresh,,,it was freshly made to order,,,only downside for us was the coffee was very strong and thick

Nice relaxed place to stop for a coffee and cake, or a bowl of soup.Lovely service by nice friendly people.Have created a nice outdoor space as well

Really good home made soup and a bread roll, worthy of a posh restaurant, had to wait for a table , can get busy at the weekends

Friendly and personal service. Lovely home-made food, well worth a visit. Also sells may country-style craft items if these are to your taste, nice to look at even if they aren't.

The Old Moat has become a favourite haunt for a morning cup of coffee, a delicious simple lunch or afternoon tea, followed by a wander around the charming small garden centre that is attached. There is also a lovely shop within the cafe, selling small gifts.The staff in the cafe are always most welcoming and gracious. The garden centre staff are very helpful and full of good advice should you need it. It is run by the Richmond Fellowship, so do support it!

Pop in for a cup of coffee or a piece of cake you are always welcome. Browse the greenhouse for garden and house plants and the outside areas for everything else

Popped in with my 5yr old after dropping my 7yr old at beaver camp. Its a small little garden centre but the staff are lovely. Decided to grab a drink and cake in the cafe and they couldnt do enough to help us find something without oats or dairy for my daughter. Will defiently be going back as they have dairy and gluten free options.

We visited for the first time on Saturday and enjoyed a lovely lunch. The food was very good - we had homemade quiche and mac and cheese, which both came with salad and a roll. The coffee was great too. We didn't have to wait long for the food and it was reasonably priced. The garden centre has a good selection of plants and It's great to shop here and know that you are helping people with mental illness rather than at some huge, impersonal garden centre.

Small and intimate cafe with good, friendly service. Nice location to drop into during a walk or cycle ride.

Brilliant little garden centre run by the Richmond Fellowship with a lovely cafe. Decent coffee a lovely fresh home baked treats. Dogs are also welcome making it a great place to visit after walking your dog.

This is a small,neat and tidy garden centre that stocks a relatively small variety of plants but the plants they have got look heathy and well cared for. They also stock a variety of garden accessories, furniture and other gardening essentials. Prices are reasonable and the site is well kept. They have a small gift shop and cafe. The cakes, which looked homemade, were very tasty and coffee and tea good and again reasonably priced. The only thing that let them down were the staff in the cafe who looked bored and were more interested in impressing each other than looking after their customers. Admittedly it was a drab wet day and being mid afternoon, quiet but I didn't want to hear the young man who was serving very loudly telling stories of someone being sick and having diarrhea whilst I was eating. Sorry but you do need to do a little staff training regarding customer service! Other than that this is a pleasant and interesting stop off to stock up on garden essentials and relax and have a break.

Delicious sandwiches, cakes and homemade soup. Today's special was a vegetable crumble. Get there early if you want to be sure of a table.

This is a tiny coffee shop in the Old Moat garden centre. The service is always friendly and they serve delicious cakes. This is a charity run coffee shop and they do excellent work in the community. Definitely worth a visit for a cup of tea and a slice of cake.

A decent slice of cake is hard to find these days but this place has it nailed- soft and moist and delicious and we could sit and drink our tea and nibble our cake and chat and enjoy the surroundings without feeling we were getting pushed off the table. I'd go again.

I regularly visit this garden centre coffee shop. It is run by the Richmond fellowship and helps people with mental health issues. This is a very good cause and well worth supporting, but also the coffee and home made cakes are lovely. They do a very filling home made soup and roll as well. My favourite? The lemon drizzle cake, sharp, sweet, zesty and incredibly light. Their plants are good too!!

This is a very small Garden Centre in a country Lane in Epsom with a charming Coffee shop.It is popular with Walkers or people discovering it when using Horton Lane.It is run by a charity , it is just so quaint, with a friendly atmosphere ,beautiful homemade Cakes and Scones, a selection of sandwiches and Panini's all made while you wait, lovely Bacon Sandwiches, also a healthy Breakfast .All served up nicely , with Flowers on the tables and a newspaper to read too. It is only very small with some outside seating undercover which is nice for Dog walkers. There is a small selection of gifts etc, also some garden accessories , all on a very small scale. The plants and shrubs are very good quality.Just a delightful little place in the Backwaters of Epsom,Also nice to know you are helping a charity while you enjoy Homemade cakes and a cup of tea.Forget the Big Garden Centres and give it a try..