Welcome to Smeaton Nursery Gardens

Discover the beauty of our gardens, where nature thrives and inspiration blooms.

Winter at Smeaton

Festive Period Opening Hours

Open  Wednesday 24th December (till 12.30) Tearoom Closed

Closed Thursday  25th December

Closed  Friday  26th December

Open Saturday 27th December

Open Sunday   28th December

Open Monday  29th December

Open Tuesday  30th December

Open Wednesday 31st December  (till 12.30) Tearoom Closed

Closed Thursday 1st January

Closed Friday 2nd January

Open Normal hours from Saturday 3rd January 2026

We look forward to seeing you between the festivities with family and friends to enjoy our delicious treats in the tearoom and a browse in the Greenhouse Gallery.

All at Smeaton would like to wish you a Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year and look forward to seeing you in 2026

Christmas Tree Prices 2025 - Available from 25th November

NORWAY SPRUCE 5’-6’ … £35

NORWAY SPRUCE 6’-7’ … £40

NORWAY SPRUCE 7’-8’ … £45

LODGEPOLE PINE 5’-6’ … £35

LODGEPOLE PINE 6’-7’ … £45

NORDMANN FIR 4’-5’ … £35

NORDMANN FIR 5’-6’… £49

NORDMANN FIR 6’-7’ … £59

NORDMANN FIR 7’-8’ … £75

NORDMANN FIR 8’-9’ … £109

FRASER FIR 4’-5’ … £35

FRASER FIR 5’-6’ … £45

FRASER FIR 6’-7’ … £55

FRASER FIR 7’-8’ … £75

FRASERFIR 8’-9’ … £99

 KOREAN FIR 4’-5’ … £35

KOREAN FIR 5’-6’ … £49

KOREAN FIR 6’-7’ … £59

KOREAN FIR 7’-8’ … £75

What's in store

Garden Nursery

Wander through our nursery’s vast selection of plants – from rare finds to garden favorites – with expert staff on hand to help you choose the perfect additions for your garden.

Tea Room

Take a break in our charming Tea Room nestled amid the gardens. Enjoy homemade soups, light lunches, and home baking – including our not-to-be-missed scones – in an idyllic setting.

Plan your visit

Get all the information you need for a great visit – opening hours, directions, parking and FAQs. We make it easy for you to enjoy a day out at Smeaton.

Your Garden Nursery

Smeaton Nursery Gardens is a gardener’s paradise.

We pride ourselves on offering more plants in more varieties than anywhere else in East Lothian​. Our nursery spans two acres and is stocked year-round, you’ll find something blooming no matter when you visit.

From hardy perennials and ornamental shrubs to exotic species rarely seen elsewhere, every corner is full of inspiration.

Our experienced team (with decades of horticultural know-how) is always available to advise you on selecting and caring for your plants​.

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Our Story

Rooted in history, growing into the future.

 

Smeaton Nursery Gardens is set on the Smeaton estate’s historic walled garden, originally built in 1793​. Generations of the Hepburn family and later the Gray family cultivated this land, planting the arboretum and creating the lake on the estate​. The walled garden first opened as a nursery in the 1960s, and the current team has been nurturing it since 2003.

 

We continue this tradition of cultivation and community – today Smeaton is not only a place to buy plants, but a destination where local families and garden enthusiasts come to enjoy nature, learn, and relax.

 

We are proud to be a longstanding part of the East Lothian community, sharing our passion for gardening with visitors from near and far.

There's more to Smeaton

Unmatched Variety of Plants

Smeaton boasts East Lothian’s widest selection of plants, from rare exotic species to popular garden favourites. Our nursery grows many unique varieties right here, making every visit an opportunity to discover something special.

Historic Walled Garden Setting

Explore our nursery nestled within the enchanting 18th-century walled garden of the Smeaton Estate. Rich in history and natural beauty, it provides an inspiring backdrop to your gardening journey.

Local Delivery Service

We make gardening easy with our convenient local delivery service. We deliver directly to your doorstep within East Lothian for a simple flat fee.

What Our Customers Say

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We’d love for you to experience all that Smeaton Nursery Gardens has to offer. From stunning plants to helpful tips, there’s something for everyone.