Business Details
Your Trusted Garden Centre in Buckingham
Buckingham Garden Centre is a family-run business with over five decades of expertise in horticulture. Established in the early 1970s, we have grown from a small alpine nursery into a nationally renowned destination for plants, gardening supplies, and expert advice. Our extensive range includes rare shrubs, hedging plants, and young trees, alongside a comprehensive selection of seeds, bulbs, and garden furniture. The centre features an aquatics department with tropical and marine fish, a dedicated restaurant serving home-cooked meals, and a redeveloped retail space offering peat-free composts, decking, and garden ornaments.Our team combines generational knowledge with a commitment to sustainability, supporting initiatives like the Woodland Trust. With a mail-order service and online shop, we cater to both local and national customers, ensuring accessibility to our premium products and services.
Services
Hedging plants
Young trees
Aquatics centre
Garden furniture
Restaurant
Online shop
Mail-order service
Peat-free composts
Garden ornaments
Gardening tools
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of expertise in horticulture.
- Our team provides expert advice on plant selection and care.
- We stock rare and hard-to-find shrubs and plants.
- Our aquatics centre features high-quality tropical and marine fish.
- We operate a sustainable business with peat-free compost options.
What people say
Expert advice
Wide plant selection
Excellent service
High-quality fish
Delicious meals
Services
Hedging plants
We specialise in bare-rooted hedging plants, offering a diverse selection of species and varieties. Our expert team provides guidance on optimal planting techniques and maintenance. Customers benefit from our nationwide reputation and decades of experience in cultivating healthy, robust hedging solutions.
Aquatics centre
Our aquatics centre features tropical, marine, and cold-water fish, alongside aquarium supplies. Knowledgeable staff assist with species selection and tank setup. We prioritise quality and sustainability, ensuring fish health and customer satisfaction through expert care advice.
Garden furniture
We stock premium garden furniture from brands like Bramblecrest and Alexander Rose. Our range includes durable, stylish options for patios and outdoor spaces. Customers receive tailored advice on material suitability and weather resistance for long-lasting use.
Online shop
Our online shop offers seeds, composts, tools, and garden sundries with home delivery to local areas. The user-friendly platform provides detailed product information and secure transactions. Click-and-collect options enhance convenience for local customers.
Restaurant
The Gardeners' Retreat serves freshly prepared meals, snacks, and drinks in a relaxed setting. Menus feature seasonal ingredients with indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant complements the shopping experience, offering a welcoming space for visitors to unwind.
People
Richard Brown
Co-Partner
Richard co-founded the business in the 1970s, expanding it from an alpine nursery into a national garden centre. He remains actively involved, sharing his extensive horticultural knowledge with customers and team members.
Pauline Brown
Co-Partner
Pauline supports the business with a focus on customer engagement and staff training. Her passion for gardening ensures the centre maintains high service standards and a welcoming atmosphere for all visitors.
David Brown
Partner
David, second-generation partner, drives business growth while upholding family values. He oversees operations and sustainability initiatives, ensuring the centre adapts to modern gardening trends without compromising quality.
Peter Brown
Partner
Peter focuses on product development and online expansion. His expertise in digital commerce complements the family's horticultural heritage, helping the centre reach new markets while maintaining its core ethos.
Questions
What delivery options are available?
We offer home delivery to local postcode areas and a click-and-collect service for online orders.
Do you provide plant guarantees?
Yes, we offer a hardy plant guarantee covering plants for 12 months post-purchase under normal growing conditions.
Are pets allowed on-site?
Dogs are welcome at the garden centre, with designated areas and water stations provided for their comfort.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit/debit cards, gift vouchers, and cash payments in-store.
Do you host events or workshops?
Yes, we regularly host gardening workshops, seasonal events, and family-friendly activities throughout the year.
Is there parking available?
Ample free parking is available on-site for all visitors, including spaces for larger vehicles.
Reviews (7)
Lucy Healing
Dec 20, 2021
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Braeburn bare root apple received today. What a hugely impressive bush plant. We are chuffed to bits, it is in fantastic condition with so many branches and looks fabulous in the position that we have chosen for it. We cant thank you enough
Lucy Healing
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David Woods
Dec 15, 2021
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First rate able to get the exact plants I required there species advice very useful,and a free calender for next year perfect.
William Painter
Dec 06, 2021
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Lovely garden centre and restaurant and the staff are really lovely So that's two lovelys from me then :-) We come here a few times a year a well run family garden centre
Jeff Ford
Nov 24, 2021
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Pop I every Sat morning for a 'Kings Breakfast' in their restaurant , great service, very attentive staff. Both my Wife and her mother love this place and as they are both keen gardeners and you get a good choice of bedding/mature plants , they also like the offers and reasonable prices as well as advice and help from their inhouse experts . From time to time they have experts visiting and 'How to' sessions as well as great seasonal offers and displays...my only gripe is that they got rid of their Aquatic/ pet centre , as an ex-koi keeper the advice , food, media, I got there helped me no end.
Steve H.
Oct 29, 2021
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Top class customer service..... Ordered a Keter garden storage box from them....Communication was excellent...... Constant e-mail and text order updates.... Arrived on the day promised...... Rare to find companies who are as good as they are.....
Martin Stanton
Sep 26, 2021
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I ordered some hedging trees and shrubs from Buckingham Nurseries in October 2020. I recieved clear communication throughout the ordering process, and a clear time of year at which to expect the plants. The prices were very good (not sure I could find them cheaper anywhere) and the selection of plants available was great. There is also a wealth of information on the website about the trees and hedging plants they sell. The plants arrived safely, at the time they were expected, and all in great condition. They also included clear instructions on how to plant them. I found the online service to
Sam Ip
Jul 15, 2021
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A wonderful garden centre. From the outside it looks deceivingly small. All of the displays and stock (especially the plants) are very well presented. The plants were well looked after and there was plenty of choice. I would definitely visit again if I was in the area.
