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 recognised destination for hedging plants, young trees, and specialist gardening products. Our team combines generational knowledge with modern practices to offer an extensive range of plants, including rare shrubs and perennials, alongside garden supplies, aquatics, and outdoor living essentials. The centre features a dedicated aquatics department known for its high-quality tropical and marine fish, complemented by The Gardeners' Retreat, a restaurant serving fresh, homemade meals. We maintain a strong commitment to sustainability through initiatives like WEEE recycling and partnerships with environmental charities.Our mail-order service extends our reach beyond Buckingham, supported by an informative online catalogue. With two generations actively involved, we blend tradition with innovation to meet evolving customer needs. Our redevelopment has enhanced facilities while preserving the personal touch that defines our service. Customer testimonials highlight our exceptional after-sales support, product quality, and knowledgeable staff. This combination of heritage, expertise, and customer focus positions us as a trusted leader in the gardening industry.
Services
Hedging plants
Garden supplies
Aquatics centre
Restaurant
Mail order service
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of specialist horticultural expertise.
- Our aquatics department is nationally recognised for quality fish.
- We provide expert advice from generational family experience.
- Our redevelopment combines modern facilities with traditional values.
- We maintain a hard-earned reputation for exceptional customer service.
What people say
Excellent service
Wide selection
Helpful staff
Quality products
Knowledgeable team
Services
Hedging plants
Specialists in bare-rooted hedging plants and young trees, offering both common and rare varieties. Our nursery provides expert guidance on plant selection and care. Customers benefit from our decades of horticultural experience and nationwide delivery options.
Garden supplies
Comprehensive range including seeds, bulbs, composts, tools, and outdoor furniture. Stock includes both peat-based and peat-free options. We supply specialist gardening chemicals and decorative items like statues and ornaments.
Aquatics centre
Reputable tropical, marine, and cold water fish supplier with expert care advice. Offers aquarium setup guidance and aquatic plant selection. Maintains high standards in fish health and water quality management.
Restaurant
The Gardeners' Retreat serves homemade meals, snacks, and drinks with indoor/outdoor seating. Menu features locally sourced ingredients and seasonal specials. Provides a relaxing conclusion to garden centre visits.
Mail order service
Nationwide delivery of selected products including plants, seeds, and garden tools. Features detailed online catalogues with planting advice. Offers click-and-collect and local home delivery options.
People
Richard Brown
Co-Owner
Co-owner with 50+ years in horticulture, established Buckingham Garden Centre in the 1970s. Maintains active involvement in daily operations and plant selection.
Pauline Brown
Co-Owner
Co-owner working alongside Richard, sharing extensive plant knowledge with customers. Actively involved in maintaining the centre's specialist plant nursery standards.
David Brown
Partner
Second-generation partner committed to business growth. Focuses on expanding product ranges while maintaining family values and customer service excellence.
Peter Brown
Partner
Actively manages operational improvements and sustainability initiatives. Ensures modern practices align with the centre's traditional gardening expertise and environmental commitments.
Questions
What makes Buckingham Garden Centre unique?
We combine 50+ years of family expertise with a specialist nursery for rare plants and a nationally recognised aquatics department.
Do you offer delivery services?
Yes, we provide home delivery to local postcodes and nationwide mail-order options for plants and gardening products.
What guarantees do you offer on plants?
Selected plants come with our Hardy Plant Guarantee, covering specific conditions. Check details at point of sale or online.
Can I get gardening advice?
Our experienced team offers free expert advice on plant selection, care, and problem-solving for both home and commercial gardens.
Are there dining options available?
The Gardeners' Retreat restaurant serves fresh, homemade meals daily with both indoor and outdoor seating available.
