Gravel Pit Shop is an independent nursery, florist and homeware shop in Sheffield, with two branches. The first, Gravel Pit Emporium, is at 329 Abbeydale Road, Nether Edge, S7 1FS. It opens on Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 to 18:00, and on Sundays from 11:00 to 16:00. The second shop is at Leah's Yard, 22 Cambridge Street, S1 4HP, in the city centre. It opens from Wednesday to Saturday, 10:00 to 17:00, and on Sundays from 11:00 to 16:00. Since today is Thursday, the city centre branch is open until 17:00.
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Leah's Yard is a Grade II* listed building. It was built in the early 19th century as a works for making shears and other hand tools. It was taken off Historic England's Building at Risk register in 2023 and reopened in 2024 after restoration. It is part of the Heart of the City II project.
The shop specialises in tropical houseplants. A Monkey Leaf Monstera costs £6.00, a small Succulent £3.00, a Prayer Plant £11.00 and a Snake Plant between £10.50 and £32.00. Plants are grouped into collections by light level (low, medium and bright), as well as easy care, pet-friendly, cacti and succulents, climbers, bathroom plants and rare plants. For pots, there are handmade and internationally sourced options. Troll Planters cost between £8.00 and £8.50, Shipping Container Planters are £15.00 each, and a Vigo Concrete Grey Planter with stand is £49.99. Smaller finds include Flour Tin and Tomato Soup Tin pots at £3.50 each.
Beyond plants, you will find global art, vinyl records, ephemera, toys and lighting. There are prints of films and series priced from £28 to £54, including a Joker print by Ghanaian artist Stoger. Accessories include Pins & Badges at £3.00 and Salt n Pepa Shakers at £18.00. The shop also offers framing, repotting, plant consultations, workshops, and services for weddings and events. Dogs, cats and other small furry animals are welcome inside.
On Google Maps, the shop has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 65 to 66 reviews. One customer praises the healthy plants, especially the Alocasia Tigrina. Others mention the care guides included with their purchases, and describe the owners as friendly without being over-zealous.
The online shop at gravelpitshop.com sells plants and pots, and also prints and other items. Using the code PLANTSANDPOTS10 gives 10% off pots and plants on a first online purchase. Standard shipping takes 3 to 5 working days, and express shipping takes 1 to 2 working days and costs from £25. You can also collect orders in store, which are usually ready within 24 hours. For questions, email hello@gravelpitshop.com or call +44 78 120 364 14.
Published Date
29 October 2026
