Swallow Aquatics Colchester

12/09/2025

26/08/2025

🐠💐 Mill Race Garden Centre & Swallow Aquatics Colchester is now CLOSED 🦎🌿

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful customers, staff, suppliers, and community – we couldn’t have done it without you. ✨❤️

But don’t worry – we’re still here for you online! 🛒✨
👉 Shop anytime at:
🌐 millracegardencentre.co.uk
🌐 swallowaquatics.co.uk

Or come and see us at our other Swallow Aquatics branches:

📍 Rayleigh
📍 East Harling
📍 Gravesend

🌟 Thank you for being part of our journey 🌟


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25/08/2025

🌟 Final Day of Trading In-Store! 🌟

Join us today, Monday 25th August, for our very last day at Swallow Aquatics Colchester. 💚

Come and grab those final bargains while you can – once it’s gone, it’s gone!

✨ Don’t worry – we’ll still be here online! ✨

🛒 Continue shopping with us anytime at https://swallowaquatics.co.uk/

Thank you for all your support – we couldn’t have done it without our amazing customers, staff, suppliers & community. 💐


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09/08/2025

Further in store deals on selected fish currently under way.
Limited stock so make sure to take advantage whilst stock lasts‼️

01/08/2025

🐠 CLOSING DOWN SALE – SWALLOW AQUATICS COLCHESTER 🐍

We’re closing our doors on 25th August, and it’s your last chance to take home something special!

🎉 10% OFF ALL LIVESTOCK – in-store only!

That includes:
🐟 Fish
🦜 Birds
🦎 Reptiles
🐸 Amphibians
🕷 Invertebrates
🐹 Small Mammals

Whether you’re a lifelong enthusiast or new to the hobby, now’s the perfect time to expand your family.

📍 Visit us in-store before we close – once they’re gone, they’re gone!

27/07/2025

🐕 We are in a dog friendly Garden Centre 🐩

Including a dog seating area within the Restaurant.

So come along for a stroll with your four legged friend and browse through our store.

All we ask is your dog to be kept on a lead and well behaved, of course.

26/07/2025

🛶 Boat Hire 🛶

💰 Prices 💰
🕧£14 for 30 minutes
🕕£20 for an hour
💰£20 refundable deposit required

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 4 people per boat maximum

🛟 Life jackets will be provided

🐕 Dogs are welcome to sail at the owners risk, unfortunately we cannot provide doggy life jackets

🧭 Not so much a limit on distance (just time)

Time may be limited to 30 minutes during peak times.

No booking available, first come first served basis.

☀️ Weather Permitting ☀️

23/07/2025

🕵️‍♂️🦉 FREE Birdspotting Scavenger Hunt! 🐦🌿

Join us at Mill Race Garden Centre for a fun and free family activity!

👀 Search high and low for hidden bird posters around the store
✅ Tick them off your spotting sheet as you find them
🎁 Found them all? Head to the tills to claim your prize!
📍 Suitable for all ages – no booking needed
📅 Running daily – just grab a trail sheet at the entrance!

How many birds can you spot?

👇 Tag your bird-spotting buddy!

22/07/2025

🐉 Baby Hypo Red Bearded Dragons – Reserve Yours Now! 🐉

We have some absolutely stunning Baby Hypo Red Bearded Dragons that will be ready for their new homes soon! 😍

🗓️ Ready from: 31st July
💷 Price: £99.99 each
📍 Reserve now – collection only!

These little beauties are full of personality and color, and they won’t be available for long.

21/07/2025

Dear Valued Customers,
We hope this message finds you well. We wish to inform you of an important update regarding Mill Race Garden Centre, Swallow Aquatics Colchester and the Kingfisher Coffee Shop.
We will be closing our doors on Bank Holiday Monday, 25th August due to the site being sold.
Swallow Aquatics at East Harling in Norfolk, Rayleigh and Gravesend are unaffected by this Announcement.

**A Heartfelt Thank You**
We would like to take this opportunity to express our deepest gratitude to all our dedicated staff for their loyalty and hard work over the past 20 years. Their commitment has been invaluable in making Mill Race Garden Centre including Swallow Aquatics Colchester a cherished place for both our team and customers.
Equally, we extend our sincere thanks to you, our valued customers, for your unwavering support and custom throughout these years. It has been a pleasure serving you, and we cherish the relationships we've built within the community.

**Continuing Our Online Presence**
While all retail operations at the site will cease, including the branch of Swallow Aquatics inside the garden centre, we are pleased to announce that our online business will continue as usual from its existing location. This means you can still enjoy shopping with us from the comfort of your home.

**Honouring Warranties**
Rest assured that all warranties will remain fully upheld through our online business as well as with the Swallow Aquatics Group. Your satisfaction and peace of mind continue to be paramount to us.

Thank you once again for being a part of our journey. We look forward to continuing to serve you through our online platform.

Warm regards,

Directors at Mill Race Garden Centre & Swallow Aquatics

21/07/2025

🐹 Say hello to your new furry friend! 🐾

Looking for the perfect small pet? Meet our adorable Syrian hamster, now available in-store for just £14.99!

✅ Gentle & Calm – Known for their sweet temperament, Syrian hamsters are ideal for first-time pet owners and families with children.
✅ Easier to Handle – Their larger size makes them safer and easier to hold than dwarf varieties.
✅ Manageable Commitment – With a lifespan of 2 to 3.5 years, they’re a great introduction to responsible pet ownership.

Pop in today and find your perfect pocket-sized companion! 🏠💛

20/07/2025

Meet the neon tetra: hardy, peaceful, and the ultimate showstopper in any aquarium. Keep them in a shoal, and watch the magic happen. 💙✨

Available in-store for £2.50 each or 6 for £14.00