Pet shop for Braintree customers - straight down the A120

    Looking for an independent pet shop near Braintree that actually carries a proper range and won’t charge retail-park prices? Marks Tey Discount Pet Foods is a straight shot south-east from Braintree on the A120, about 15 to 20 minutes door-to-door. Plenty of Braintree customers tell us the savings on a single bulk bag more than cover the trip.

    We’ve been trading since 1987, we’re family-run and into our third generation, and we specialise in discount pet food alongside a serious specialist range for small animals, birds, poultry, horses and more.

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    Click & collect only

    We’re a pick-up only shop. Order online for click & collect, or come in and browse the full range in person. There’s plenty of parking, and the team will always help you out to the car with heavy bags.

    Why Braintree customers make the trip

    Braintree has a few pet food options, but most are limited on range, chain-priced, or geared around the essentials. Our difference comes down to three things:

    • Discount pricing on every major brand. Bakers, Skinners, Chappie, Whiskas, Felix, Iams, James Wellbeloved, Hill’s, Burns, Carnilove and more. We regularly come in cheaper than what Braintree shoppers pay locally, in supermarkets or at retail parks.
    • Bulk bags and multi-packs. 20kg of dry food, 40-pack pouches, tinned food by the case. The kind of sizing that makes the drive worthwhile and keeps your animals happy for weeks. 
    • A real specialist range. Poultry feed for your smallholding, equine lines, caged bird, wild bird, rabbit, small animal, reptile and fish food, all under one roof.


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    Specialist lines that justify the drive

    If you’re in Braintree and have been ordering bulky pet supplies online, a single trip to us often works out cheaper, particularly if you take delivery charges out of the equation. We carry:

    • Layers pellets, layers mash, growers pellets and chick starter crumbs in 20kg bags, for anyone keeping chickens in a Braintree garden or smallholding
    • Heygates rabbit pellets, Burgess Excel and Tiny Friends Farm in bulk
    • Caged bird feed: budgie, canary, cockatiel, parrot, finch and aviary mixes
    • Pigeon corn in domestic and 20kg sizes
    • Wild bird food in bulk: sunflower hearts, peanuts, monkey nuts, dried mealworms and striped sunflower seeds
    • Equine lines including Speedi-Beet, sugar beet shreds and haylage (subject to stock)
    • Frozen day-old chicks for raptor keepers and reptile owners
    • Farm animal feed: bits you won’t find in a Braintree retail-park pet store

    We also do the unfussy, practical stuff Braintree customers struggle to find at chain pricing. Oyster shell grit, millet sprays, egg food for canaries, Pettex cat litter and bulk packs of treats.

     

    How to get to us from Braintree

    It’s one of the simplest drives in Essex:

    • From Braintree town centre, get on the A120 eastbound and follow it all the way to Marks Tey. It’s about 10 to 12 miles, typically taking just 15 to 20 minutes.
    • From Great Notley, Braintree Freeport or the A131, join the A120 eastbound and head straight for Marks Tey.
    • From Bocking or Braintree North, it’s easiest to get to us via the A131 south and join the A120 eastbound.

    Once you get to Marks Tey, we’re on the left, just 1-2 minutes after Poplar Garden Centre. You’ll see the shop and car park from the road.

    Parking: free, directly outside. It’s easy to load heavy bags straight into the car, but don’t forget we can help you with this. 

     

    Opening hours

    • Monday to Saturday: 9:00am to 5:45pm
    • Wednesday (late): 9:00am to 7:00pm
    • Sunday: 10:00am to 4:00pm

    Click & collect only - no delivery

    We’re a pick-up only pet shop. Keeping everything in-store lets us stay genuinely cheaper than online competitors once you factor in postage. Here’s how most Braintree customers use us:

    1. Browse and order online at discountpetfood.co.uk, then swing by on your way back through
    2. Phone ahead on 01206 210153. We’ll put your order aside so there’s no waiting around.
    3. Just visit. The in-store range is wider than the website, and the staff can usually match or beat anything you’ve seen online.

    Frequently asked questions

    How long does it take from Braintree?
    Typically 15 to 20 minutes on the A120.

    Is it really worth the drive from Braintree?
    On a single 20kg bag of dog food or a 40-pack of pouches, yes. If you want any more than that, then the discounts get even better.

    Do you deliver to Braintree?
    No. We’re click & collect only. It’s one of the reasons we can stay so competitive on price.

    Can I order something specific in advance?
    Often yes. Give us a ring and we’ll let you know what’s in stock or when we can get it.

    Is there parking near the shop? There’s free parking directly outside. No time limits, and you can pull up right to the door to load up.

    Can I bring my dog in?
    Yes, on a lead. Just watch out for any low-shelf treats they may try to get their snouts into! 


    Make the trip count

    If you haven’t been before, plan it for a monthly shop rather than a one-off. The savings stack up fast when you’re buying in bulk. A lot of Braintree customers do a once-a-month run and combine it with a trip towards Colchester or beyond.

    Address: 90 Coggeshall Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, CO6 1LS
    Phone: 01206 210 153


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    Dog supplies | Cat Supplies | Small Animal Supplies | Bird Supplies | Poultry Supplies | Fish Supplies | Horse Supplies | Farm Animal Supplies | All Offers