The 10 Best Garden Centres in the UK You Must Visit
Whether you’re an experienced gardener or simply love a stroll through beautifully curated plant displays, the UK is home to some of the finest garden centres in the world. Offering everything from rare plants to expert advice, charming cafés, and stylish homewares, a visit to one of these top garden centres is an experience in itself.
Here’s our pick of the 10 best garden centres across the UK you simply must visit:
1. RHS Garden Wisley Plant Centre (Surrey)
Located within the world-famous RHS Garden Wisley, this plant centre offers a spectacular range of high-quality plants, seeds, and gardening essentials. Staffed by horticultural experts, it’s a must-visit for anyone serious about gardening.
2. Perrywood Garden Centre (Essex and Suffolk)
Family-owned Perrywood is known for its vibrant, inspirational displays and extensive plant range. Whether you need patio plants, trees, or indoor greenery, you’ll find top-quality stock here – along with a brilliant café to refuel.
3. Burford Garden Company (Oxfordshire)
Burford is more than just a garden centre – it’s a lifestyle destination. Expect beautifully presented plants, unique garden furniture, homeware, and a delicious café. It’s the perfect place for an indulgent day out.
4. Frosts Garden Centre (Milton Keynes)
Frosts offers a luxurious gardening experience with a stunning outdoor plant area, inspiring indoor plant displays, and stylish gifts. Their Christmas displays are particularly famous, drawing visitors from across the region.
5. Bents Garden & Home (Greater Manchester)
Bents combines superb gardening stock with a premium shopping experience. You'll find everything from hardy perennials to garden furniture and pet supplies. Their award-winning food hall and restaurant are also worth a visit!
6. Dobbies Garden Centres (Various Locations UK-wide)
Dobbies is one of the largest garden centre chains in the UK, but many locations, such as their Edinburgh and Chesterfield centres, stand out for their impressive range of plants, gardening tools, and expert advice. Dobbies also often host family-friendly events.
7. Stewarts Garden Centre (Dorset)
Stewarts has been cultivating plants since the 18th century and remains a top destination for plant lovers. The centre at Broomhill offers a fantastic array of plants, plus a serene coffee shop with views over landscaped gardens.
8. The Duchy of Cornwall Nursery (Cornwall)
Set in stunning Cornish countryside, the Duchy Nursery specialises in plants suited to the local climate and landscape. You’ll also find a beautiful café, an artisan shop, and one of the best views in Cornwall!
9. Hillier Garden Centres (Various Locations)
Hillier is synonymous with top-quality plants. With over 150 years of horticultural heritage, their centres – like the one at Braishfield – offer not only brilliant plants but also expert planting advice and beautifully designed spaces.
10. Squires Garden Centres (London and South East)
A trusted name in gardening for over 85 years, Squires is well known for its fantastic range of plants and garden care products. Their centres are particularly friendly for families, and many include lovely cafés and children’s play areas.
Go visit a local Garden Centre
From spectacular plant selections to delightful cafés and expert advice, these local garden centres are more than just places to shop – they’re inspiring destinations for anyone with a love for the outdoors.
Next time you’re planning a day out or looking for gardening inspiration, why not pay one of these fantastic garden centres a visit? Many also offer online shops ([link to online products]) so you can enjoy their collections from the comfort of your home.
Which of these garden centres will you visit first? Start planning your perfect gardening day out now!
