Where Gardening Dreams Come True
At Southwell Garden Centre, we're passionate about helping you create your dream garden. Located in the picturesque market town of Southwell, our family-run business offers everything you need to transform your outdoor space into a haven of beauty and tranquility. From the planning to the plants, expert advice to equipment, tools to trees, and everything in between, we've got you covered.
Our History
Southwell Garden Centre was taken over in 2000 by Dan O'Neill and Paul Hellaby, the current owners, and remains a dedicated family business with gardening and customer service at its heart. Many of the traditional values that the business was built on are just as important to us today: Dan, Paul, and the rest of our Southwell Garden Centre family work hard to provide the highest quality plants and goods, expert advice, excellent value, an extensive range, and the best service around.
Our Services
At Southwell Garden Centre, we offer a wide range of services to help you achieve your gardening goals. Our team of expert horticulturalists is always on hand to provide advice on plant selection, garden design, and maintenance. We also have an extensive range of plants, shrubs, pots, tools, composts, and other gardening goods to choose from. In addition, our delightful tea room is the perfect place to relax and unwind, and our charming homeware, crafts, and gifts section is filled with unique and thoughtful items for your home and garden.
Our Range
Our plant range is one of the most extensive in the region, with everything from trees and shrubs to perennials and annuals. We source our plants from the best suppliers in the UK and beyond, ensuring that our customers have access to the highest quality plants available. In addition, our indoor plants vary throughout the year, and we offer a fabulous array of homeware, gifts, kitchenware, and more.
Our Commitment
At Southwell Garden Centre, we're committed to providing the best possible service to our customers. We take the time to display our plants well in raised beds, so you can easily see what would work in your own garden. We're also happy to answer any questions you may have and provide expert advice on all aspects of gardening.
Overall Quality of the Garden Centre
The Southwell Garden Centre has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from customers, with many praising the centre's excellent service, lovely food, and wide range of plants and gifts on offer. The majority of reviewers have given the centre a 5-star rating, highlighting its excellent value for money, friendly staff, and clean facilities.
Food and Drink
The centre's cafe has been particularly praised for its delicious food and drink, with many customers raving about the homemade cakes, quiche, and salad. The tea room has also received high praise, with customers enjoying the selection of food and drink options available. Some reviewers have mentioned that the prices may be a bit higher than average, but argue that the quality of the food justifies the cost.
Accessibility
One reviewer has expressed disappointment with the centre's accessibility, mentioning that the wheelchair access is limited and that the automatic doors would be a useful addition to improve accessibility issues.
Staff and Service
The staff at the centre have been praised for their friendly and efficient service, with many reviewers commenting on the helpfulness of the staff in answering questions and providing recommendations.
Plants and Gifts
The centre's plant selection has been praised for being well-maintained and with a good range of options available. The gifts and homeware on offer have also been deemed satisfactory, with some reviewers mentioning that the selection is a bit limited but still offers plenty of choice.

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