Experience Archerfield Walled Garden, with its delightful food, shopping and a host of engaging events.
This local attraction offers a great day out for everyone with a charming garden shop, food market and garden café surrounded by expansive grounds, pond, willow walk, labyrinth, fairy trail and beautifully tended gardens.
The Garden Shop is a haven for gardening enthusiasts, brimming with new plants arriving weekly. Managed by in-house expert Veronica, the shop showcases a variety of home-grown selections. Beyond plants, it stocks essential gardening tools, pots, and popular compost varieties, catering to both novice and seasoned gardeners.
For food lovers, the Food Market is a delightful stop. Highlights include Mimi’s Bakehouse cakes, perfect for enjoying on-site or taking home. The market also features COOK’s award-winning frozen ready meals, available in various portion sizes from six well-stocked freezers. A selection of wine, beer, cider, and gin enhances the market’s appeal, making it an ideal spot for gathering supplies for hosting. Cheese, olives, cured meats, antipasti, and crackers round out the offerings. Additionally, the newly introduced ‘Just Baked’ take-away range – including scones, sausage rolls, quiches, loaded brioches, pizza breads, doughnuts, and cinnamon buns – has quickly become a visitor favourite.
Dining at the Garden Café is a treat, with its spacious, light-filled interior and both indoor and outdoor seating options. Operating on a walk-in basis, the menu offers hot food options including burgers, fish & chips and brunch items, plus salads, sandwiches, quiches, sausage rolls, and pizza breads. A non-gluten containing menu ensures dietary inclusivity. The outdoor area, complete with an enclosed play park, makes it particularly welcoming for families.
The event calendar at Archerfield Walled Garden is filled with exciting activities. The Summer Street Food festival, held on the last Saturday of each month from May to August, features a variety of street food options. On August 11th, Scotland’s Garden Scheme Open Day offers garden tours, a fairy garden workshop for children, and a bake sale with treats made from garden produce, such as elderflower cordial, rose shortbread, and rhubarb & ginger jam. The Hops In The Garden music and food festival on August 17th, a fundraiser by Leuchie House, promises a day of entertainment. For fitness enthusiasts, the Stoats Runny Egg 10k race on September 7th, organised by egg, provides an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery while staying active.
The estate, adding to its own charm, has welcomed new businesses Ezee Riders, an electric bike hire service, and the North Berwick Flower Co., offering workshops and a pick-your-own blooms experience.
Accessibility is a priority at Archerfield Walled Garden, with ample disabled parking, wide doorways, and wheelchair-friendly pathways ensuring that everyone can enjoy the venue. Recently-resurfaced car parks have been particularly appreciated by visitors with mobility issues.
Archerfield Walled Garden continues to evolve, with a womenswear department featuring brands like Chalk and One Hundred Stars, alongside accessories from Katie Loxton and Elie Beaumont. The estate’s delivery van service and online shop allow customers to enjoy its offerings from home.
Archerfield Walled Garden offers something for everyone. Whether you’re drawn by the lush gardens, scrumptious food, engaging events, or simply seeking a peaceful escape, all visitors are warmly welcomed here.
