Business Details
48 Years
experience
Award-Winning Garden Centre in St Albans
Established in 1978, Burston Garden Centre has built a reputation as Hertfordshire's premier destination for home and garden solutions. Our independent, award-winning approach combines thoughtfully sourced products with expert advice, delivered by a team passionate about gardening and customer service. We offer an extensive range of plants, from bedding and seasonal varieties to hardy evergreens, alongside comprehensive garden care products including tools, machinery, and landscaping materials. Our 2025 garden furniture collection, featuring brands like Supremo and Lifestyle Garden, transforms outdoor spaces into stylish retreats. The on-site restaurant serves locally sourced meals daily, complemented by seasonal events and a dedicated children's menu.With free delivery for orders over 100 within a 5-mile radius and a commitment to environmental stewardship through RSPB partnerships, we provide a holistic experience that extends beyond shopping. Our team's expertise spans plant care, garden design, and winter preparation, ensuring customers receive tailored guidance for every season. As a family-run business, we prioritise community engagement through educational initiatives and coach trip-friendly facilities, making Burston a destination for both practical needs and leisurely enjoyment.
Services
Plants
Garden Care
Furniture
Restaurant
Events
Bird Care
Pet Supplies
Indoor Living
Propagation
Irrigation
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in horticultural retail since 1978
- Our team provides expert advice on seasonal plant care and garden design
- We offer a comprehensive 2025 garden furniture range from premium brands
- Our restaurant serves freshly prepared meals with locally sourced ingredients
- We provide free delivery for purchases over 100 within a 5-mile radius
What people say
Lovely garden centre
Friendly staff
Great breakfast
Excellent food
Helpful service
Services
Plants
We offer a comprehensive range of plants including bedding varieties, evergreens, and seasonal specimens. Our expert team provides guidance on plant selection, care, and seasonal maintenance. From shade-loving species to winter-flowering options, our collections cater to all garden types and climates.
Garden Care
Our garden care department supplies tools, machinery, and materials for all outdoor projects. We stock fertilisers, compost, paving, fencing, and irrigation systems. Expert advice is available for soil management, pest control, and seasonal garden maintenance requirements.
Furniture
The 2025 garden furniture collection features premium brands like Supremo and Lifestyle Garden. We offer weather-resistant seating, BBQs, and accessories. Our displays provide inspiration for creating stylish outdoor entertaining spaces within various budget ranges.
Restaurant
Our air-conditioned restaurant serves breakfast, hot meals, and light bites daily. Ingredients are locally sourced where possible, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available. The menu includes a dedicated children's section and afternoon tea service.
Events
We host special seasonal events throughout the year, including gardening workshops and family-friendly activities. The calendar features plant care demonstrations, themed displays, and community engagement initiatives that combine education with entertainment.
Questions
What are your opening hours?
We're open Monday-Saturday 8:30am-5:30pm (Mar-Dec) and 9am-5pm (Jan-Feb). Sundays 10am-4:30pm year-round, with restaurant service until 4pm.
Do you offer delivery services?
Yes, we provide free delivery for purchases over £100 within a 5-mile radius of our St Albans location.
What gardening advice do you provide?
Our expert team offers guidance on plant selection, seasonal care, soil management, and winter garden preparation. Advice is available in-store or during delivery visits.
Are there dining options available?
Our restaurant serves breakfast, hot meals, and light bites daily, with vegetarian, gluten-free, and children's menu options available.
Do you stock pet and bird care products?
Yes, we have a dedicated pet hygiene range and bird care department offering feeders, food, nesting boxes, and bird baths.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit/debit cards and contactless payments. Specific payment options are displayed at our checkout points.
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Reviews (4)
Arthur Harriman
Jan 04, 2022
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First visited here on a coach package holiday during the return journey home, an unscheduled stop-off, but well worth it! A well stocked and organised garden centre and aquatics store with a wide range of associated products plus an excellent restaurant that coped admirably well with the arrival of our coach party all eager to sample the food on the fairly extensive menu. Before we continued on our way home we had a chance to thoroughly browse the items on offer and my wife was really impressed with the Christmas Decorations on display and for sale, it being her favourite time of the year, and
Claire Dubarbier
Dec 26, 2021
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We went to visit Santa in his grotto and it was absolutely lovely. The decorations made it feel really magical. It wasn't busy or crowded and the 'elves' and Santa made such an effort to engage with our two young children. It's the best Santa's grotto we've been to. The gifts given to my two young children were great too. For the price it is really good value.
Mr. Hudwin
Nov 28, 2021
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I love Burston! Always amazing to browse at and the cafe is A-MA-ZING! The sausage and chips are lovely! Easy to get to as well just off M25 and M1.
Grant Tomkins
Nov 28, 2021
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Love this place! Knowledgable staff, fantastic range of plants. All non gardening products a little pricey, but a very good selection not found elsewhere.
