Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Centre in Oundle
Established in 2009, The Barn Garden Centre Garden Centre in Oundle is a family-run business rooted in a horticultural legacy dating back to 1976. Our journey began with a small group of gardening enthusiasts in Peterborough, evolving into a trusted destination for quality plants and garden products. We pride ourselves on combining decades of expertise with a warm, customer-focused approach, offering everything from seasonal outdoor plants to curated homeware. Our team of knowledgeable staff delivers tailored advice, ensuring both novice and experienced gardeners receive expert guidance. With a commitment to quality, we source plants and products carefully, complemented by local partnerships for our caf offerings.We provide practical solutions like local delivery for oversized items, ensuring accessibility for all customers. Sustainability and community remain central to our operations, reflected in our seasonal displays and support for local suppliers. As a family business, we maintain the same values of integrity and service that defined our early years, adapting to modern retail while preserving our heritage. Our dual focus on gardening essentials and hospitality through The Boxwood Caf creates a unique, welcoming environment for visitors. This dedication to excellence has solidified our reputation as a reliable, customer-centric garden centre in the Nene Valley.
Services
Outdoor Plants
Houseplants
Wild Bird Care
Garden Furniture
Homeware
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer a wide selection of quality garden plants and products.
- Our knowledgeable staff provide expert gardening advice.
- We provide local delivery for large items.
- Our caf serves locally sourced food and drinks.
- We combine 45 years of horticultural heritage with modern service.
What people say
Super efficient staff
Lovely food
Fantastic Breakfast
Lovely friendly staff
Perfect place
Services
Outdoor Plants
We provide a diverse range of outdoor plants suited to all seasons and garden sizes. Our selection includes flowering plants, shrubs, and trees, carefully sourced for quality and resilience. Customers benefit from expert advice on plant care and garden design.
Wild Bird Care
Our wild bird care range includes premium seeds, feeders, and nesting solutions available year-round. Designed to attract and support local birdlife, these products cater to eco-conscious gardeners. Staff offer guidance on creating bird-friendly environments.
Garden Furniture
We offer durable garden furniture from compact bistro sets to large modular sofas, alongside parasols and firepits. Our displays showcase practical, stylish outdoor living solutions. Customers receive assistance with product selection and delivery options.
Homeware
Our curated homeware collection features candles, ceramics, and greeting cards, refreshed regularly. These items blend functionality with aesthetic appeal, complementing both modern and traditional interiors. Staff provide gift recommendations and product insights.
Local Delivery
We offer local delivery for oversized garden items, ensuring accessibility for all customers. This service simplifies transporting bulky purchases directly to your home. Delivery details and charges are available upon request from our staff.
People
Paul Wilson
Owner
Paul has managed The Barn Garden Centre Garden Centre since 2009, building on his family's horticultural legacy. With over two decades of hands-on experience, he oversees operations and customer service, ensuring the business maintains its traditional values while adapting to modern needs.
Steph Wilson
Co-Owner
Steph co-runs The Barn Garden Centre Garden Centre with Paul, bringing expertise in business management and hospitality. Her focus on customer experience extends to The Boxwood Caf, ensuring both ventures reflect the family's commitment to quality and community engagement.
Questions
What services does The Barn offer?
We provide garden plants, homeware, wild bird care products, garden furniture, and a family-friendly café with local food sourcing.
Are dogs allowed at The Barn?
Yes, well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome in the garden centre and café, with water stations provided.
Do you offer delivery for large items?
Yes, we provide local delivery for oversized garden products. Ask staff for details.
Can I book a table at The Boxwood Café?
Limited table bookings are available by phone for up to six people during opening hours.
What are The Barn's opening hours?
We're open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm, with café kitchen closing 30 minutes earlier.
Is there parking available?
Yes, we have ample free parking for visitors at our Oundle location.
Reviews (5)
Colin Lyons
Dec 05, 2021
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Great place ,good food ,excellent service, plus a very comprehensive range of plants and products, I will definitely be visiting again
Liz E. A. A.
Oct 22, 2021
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Nice old fashioned garden centre. It sells some unusual sentimental gifts, the usual array of plants and garden centre products. The cafe was new looking, nice clean toilets. Welcoming and friendly staff. The heated cheese scones with pickle tasted lovely. I highly recommend this garden centre and caf.
Susan Davis
Aug 29, 2021
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Very nice lovely breakfast hopefully call again when down this way. Lovely staff in the restaurant to . Thank you . Lovely gifts and cards in the shop .
Charles Lister SMobius
Jul 05, 2021
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A smallish garden center but with a reasonable selection. You won't find everything here but they do have most things. The cafe is particularly good with excellent breakfast food and great service. If you want to stay local try here.
Rob Marple
Jul 03, 2021
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Lovely garden centre, with a great selection of plants. This is a 'proper' garden centre, and doesn't sell books, clothes, or other non gardening items. It concentrates on its core business, and does it well. It was too late to use the on-site cafe, but we shall be back beforehand too long!
