Best Derbyshire Garden Centres

Looking for the best Derbyshire Garden Centres to visit while staying with us at Wheeldon Trees?

According to a recent poll there are five you must visit. The following are all based on recent polls and glowing Google reviews. To make the list, each centre needed over 1,000 ratings and an impressive overall score of more than four out of five stars.

Chatsworth Garden Centre

Just a stone’s throw from the iconic Chatsworth House, this garden centre is so much more than just plants. Beyond the serene beauty of the stately home, you’ll find a fantastic farm shop, a restaurant, and of course, a brilliant garden centre. With over 2,000 Google reviews and an excellent 4.3/5-star rating, it’s a firm favourite.

You’ll have plenty of space to browse hundreds of plants, both indoors and out, alongside a huge selection of garden essentials. Think BBQs, charming decorations, stylish plant pots and all the fertilisers you could need. It’s especially magical around Christmas, thanks to all the festive events on the Chatsworth Estate!

Planters Bretby

Voted the best garden centre in Derbyshire by Derby Telegraph readers last year, Planters Bretby boasts an impressive 4.4/5-star rating from over 2,100 reviews. You’ll find it conveniently located between Ticknall and Burton. What makes Planters stand out, especially if you’re visiting with little ones, is its large outdoor play area and sandpit – perfect for keeping the kids entertained during the summer months!

Their Plant Area Manager, Lee O’Brian, shared that they’re incredibly proud of their diverse plant selection, constantly updated through the seasons, all while keeping prices fair. From flowering indoor plants to cacti and bonsai trees, they truly have it all. And if you’re planning a winter visit, their real ice rink at Christmas is a real treat!

Matlock Garden Centre

For easy access without the hustle and bustle of Matlock town centre, head to Matlock Garden Centre on Nottingham Road, just east of Tansley. It shares Chatsworth’s impressive 4.3/5-star rating from nearly 1,800 reviews.

Like many modern garden centres, it features a lovely cafe, which comes highly recommended.

Derby Garden Centre

Tucked away near the A38 and Alfreton Road in Little Eaton, Derby Garden Centre might be a local secret for some, but it’s certainly not hidden from popularity! It holds a strong 4.3/5-star rating, but from a massive 3,000 reviews, making it potentially the “most popular” in the county.

Its sheer size and vast selection of indoor and outdoor plants attract garden enthusiasts from across the north of the city and beyond.

Ward’s Nurseries & Garden Centre

Last but not least, we have Ward’s Nurseries & Garden Centre in Coal Aston, North Derbyshire. While they were crowned the best garden centre in Derbyshire at Christmas last year, we’re sure they have plenty to offer during the summer too! With a solid 4.2/5-star rating from over 1,500 Google reviews, they offer a huge stock ranging from trees and shrubs to seasonal plants and tools.

Ward’s is an independent, family-owned business focused on quality, value, and service. They’ve grown from a small specialist heather nursery into one of the largest and best-stocked garden centres in the area, truly offering “something for everyone.” Beyond plants, you’ll find an aquatics and small pets accessories department staffed by “experts,” and a “second to none” gift department. And yes, they also have a cafe for those well-deserved refreshments!

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