Business Details
39 Years
experience
Your Trusted UK Garden Centre Network
British Garden Centres was founded in 1987 by Charles and Robert Stubbs in Woodthorpe, Lincolnshire, starting as a small plant stall and growing into a nationwide network of over 70 centres. Our business has consistently prioritised quality plants, expert advice, and exceptional customer service, becoming a trusted name in UK gardening. We expanded rapidly after 2018, launching an online store in 2023 to offer 24/7 convenience while maintaining our commitment to affordable pricing and knowledgeable staff. Our team includes the next generation of the Stubbs family, ensuring continuity of our founding principles. We provide comprehensive gardening solutions, from tools and machinery to decorative items and outdoor living products, alongside restaurant services at select locations. Our expertise spans seasonal planting, compost selection, and landscaping, supported by detailed customer guidance through blogs and in-store specialists.As an authoritative figure in the industry, we combine decades of horticultural experience with innovative retail practices, including exclusive Family Card membership benefits and nationwide delivery. Our trustworthiness is demonstrated through consistent service quality, transparent operations, and community engagement initiatives like gardening advice events and family-friendly activities. We maintain rigorous standards across all departments, from plant propagation to customer support, ensuring reliability in every product and interaction. Our long-term vision focuses on expanding accessibility while preserving the personal touch that has defined our business since its inception.
Services
Garden Supplies
Landscaping Products
Outdoor Furniture
Plant Sales
Gardening Advice
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We operate over 70 garden centres across the UK with nationwide delivery options.
- Our Family Card offers exclusive discounts and member-only events throughout the year.
- We provide expert gardening advice through blogs, in-store specialists, and workshops.
- Our product range includes premium plants, machinery, and outdoor living solutions.
- We combine 35+ years of horticultural experience with modern retail convenience.
Services
Garden Supplies
We offer comprehensive gardening supplies including tools, compost, and propagation equipment. Our range caters to both amateur and professional gardeners with quality-assured products. Customers benefit from expert guidance on selecting appropriate materials for different gardening needs.
Outdoor Furniture
Our outdoor furniture collection features dining sets, loungers, and decorative items from trusted brands. Each product combines durability with aesthetic appeal for year-round garden enjoyment. We provide expert advice on material selection and seasonal care requirements.
Plant Sales
We stock extensive plant varieties including seasonal flowers, shrubs, and trees. Our horticultural experts offer planting guidance and maintenance tips. Customers access premium quality plants with proven growing success across UK climates.
Gardening Advice
Our gardening advice service includes blogs, workshops, and in-store consultations. Experienced staff provide tailored solutions for specific garden challenges. We cover topics from soil preparation to pest control with practical, seasonally appropriate guidance.
Online Delivery
Our online store offers 24/7 shopping with nationwide delivery options. Customers access the same product range as physical centres with added convenience. We ensure secure packaging and timely dispatch for all online orders.
People
Charles Stubbs
Founder
Co-founded British Garden Centres in 1987, transforming a small plant stall into a nationwide network. Continues to guide business strategy while maintaining hands-on involvement in operations.
Robert Stubbs
Co-Founder
Jointly established the business with brother Charles, focusing on product quality and customer satisfaction. Played key role in expanding from single location to multi-centre operation.
Phillippa Stubbs
Director
Joined the leadership team during expansion phase, contributing to strategic growth decisions. Ensures continuity of family values while implementing modern retail practices across all centres.
Questions
How many garden centres do you have across the UK?
We operate over 70 garden centres nationwide with new locations opening regularly.
Do you offer online shopping with delivery?
Yes, our online store provides 24/7 shopping with nationwide delivery options available.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit/debit cards, contactless payments, and cash at physical centres.
Are your restaurants open to the public?
Selected centres feature Gardener's Retreat restaurants serving breakfast, afternoon tea, and meals.
Do you provide gardening advice services?
Yes, we offer expert advice through blogs, in-store specialists, and seasonal workshops.
What is the Family Card membership benefit?
Family Card offers exclusive discounts, event invitations, and loyalty rewards across all centres.
Reviews (7)
David Draper
Dec 30, 2021
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Excellent large garden centre with everything for the garden and a good variety of plants. There's also shops, a cafe and restaurant and play area for the kids. Plenty of parking and well worth a visit.
Jill Shaw
Dec 22, 2021
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I cannot fault the staff or cafe at Brigg Garden Centre But I think their product pricing needs looking at. I bought this bird table last weekend from the garden centre for 99.00 only to find my local Torne valley store sell them for 36.00 cheaper at 63.99 100% identical. I obviously tried to return the bird table to the garden centre with my reason for doing so.. Flat refusal for a refund but offered a credit note to spend in the garden centre?? So if anyone has a Torne valley close by or even further afield as a 36.00 saving out of 100 gets you quite abit of fuel to travel on. Again
Mark Chamberlain
Dec 22, 2021
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I have visited a few garden centres in my time. I have to say this is by far the best. So big that a day isn't enough to see everything. Great Christmas products and displays and reasonable prices. I will definitely be back. I also highly recommend everyone go if they get the chance.
Willow Hope Willow Marsden
Dec 17, 2021
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Incredibly wide variety of plants, gifts and beyond. But I admit I only go once a year for the Christmas shop. The sheer amount of decorations they have for sale is breathtaking and the effort put into the displays is stunning. Not seen another place like it for Christmas decorations! Well worth a visit at this time of year, its magical. The cafe there was also very pleasant.
Petter Guldner
Dec 14, 2021
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An interesting place to visit.we didnt have the Grand- kids so unfortunately we couldnt take advantage of the Father Christmas experience. The car park was full (doesnt anybody work on Friday?) and the place is quite big. The Restaurant was very busy
Due to distance traveled we may visit again
Due to distance traveled we may visit again
Mel Brackenbury
Nov 25, 2021
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Beautiful decoration for Christmas, lovely welcoming staff. The restaurant also is 5* delicious carvery.
R. Wills
Nov 16, 2021
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Lovely place to shop, lots of choice of everything. Perhaps anti bac stations inside would be a good idea, with boxes of masks.
