WEATHER UPDATE - 2010-01-09
We are OPEN as Usual
Due to the adverse weather conditions, we advise all customers to exercise caution when travelling to Poplar Tree Garden Centre BUT both Brambles Coffee Shop & Poplar Tree Garden Centre are OPEN as usual during normal working hours.
If you would like to stay indoors, then please feel free to purchase your items online and we will ensure your delivery is with you as soon as possible.
Better still, pop down to Brambles for some nice warm food and a Hot Chocolate or Coffee and relax while browsing around the garden centre.
Brambles Coffee Shop
Durham's Enchanted Coffee Shop
Brambles Coffee Shop is located within Poplar Tree Garden Centre which is just one mile from Durham City but with the added benefit of free parking.
The coffee shop is located in a beautiful timber building and can seat up to 80 customers with outdoor seating of 100 and a marquee seating a further 50. Brambles coffee shop lies within yards of the River Wear with a view of the "Durham Grand Canyon" over the river at Houghall from the relaxing riverside walk .
Relax Amongst the Flowers
Inside the Coffee Shop is an array of indoor plants to help you relax. When the weather allows there is a patio area ooutside the coffee shop where you will find wooden tables and chairs with green parasols. Sitting among the most fabulous hanging baskets in full bloom and watching people wandering through the garden centre, will make you feel miles away from Durham City in somewhere much more tropical.
More Than Just Coffee
Brambles Coffee Shop Durham is the ideal place to go for lunch with a varied menu offering a wonderful range of Sandwiches, Paninis, Jacket Potatoes, quiches & Salads with "mouth watering" hot or cold toppings. For those with a sweet or savory tooth there is also a large selection of home-made, FRESH cakes and scones.
Walk and Relax
Brambles Coffee Shop Durham offers our customers the chance to experience many exclusive relaxing walks along the banks of the River Wear,with a view of the "Durham Grand Canyon" over the river at Houghall, with the wonderful Houghall Woods as a backdrop . Where else in Durham City can you get away from the hussle and bussle and relax in piece? Where else in Durham City can you take the dog for a walk and then enjoy a great cup of coffee and a snack? We'll even give Rover a drink!
Need somewhere to hire for a Special Occasion, Party or Function in Durham?
Brambles Coffee Shop Durham is available to hire for special occasions / private functions and recently hosted the Mayor of Durham's birthday party. You will have exclusivity of the whole of Brambles Coffee Shop and here are just some of the wonderful high class services we can offer:
- Uniformed Waitresses
- Choice of several pre-planned buffets with varying types of delicious food
- Wonderful Comfortable surroundings
- Decorations & Floral Displays
- and we will try and accomodate any special requests
Please call 0191 3847553 for more details and our menu options.
So whether you're looking for somewhere for your coffee-morning gathering, a nice lunch, a private party or just somewhere to relax with a cup of coffee and warm food then come along to Brambles Coffee Shop in Durham City.
For more details of Brambles Coffee Shop Durham, please click here.
Coffee Shop Hours
Monday to Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4.30pm
Sunday 10.30am - 4pm
Poplar Tree Garden Centre and Brambles Coffee shop - a day out for all the family.



















