With spring just around the corner, it's time to dust off the gardening gloves and refresh those flower beds!
Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or just looking for a nice day out, Birmingham and the surrounding areas have some fantastic garden centres to explore.
And we've rounded up the nine best-rated spots, based on glowing customer Google reviews.
One hidden gem you won’t want to miss is the award-winning Bournville Garden Centre near Cadbury World, which is steeped in history in its own right. From beautifully stocked nurseries to stylish home and garden shops, these centres have everything from lush perennials and exotic plants to outdoor furniture, gifts, and even cosy cafés where you can relax with a cuppa after a day of browsing.
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Whether you’re on the hunt for seasonal blooms, veggie seeds, or just a tranquil spot to soak up some greenery, these top-rated garden centres won’t disappoint. Stay tuned for the full list and get ready to turn your outdoor space into a springtime paradise!
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1. Bournville Garden Centre
Nestled within the Bournville Village Trust, Bournville Garden Centre is a delightful centre for both seasoned and novice gardeners. Only 0.3 miles from Cadbury World, it's the smallest gem in the British Garden Centres group but boasts a diverse range, from vibrant plants to essential tools. Joining the group in 2019, it remains a plant-focused hub. Originally set up by Cadbury to encourage employee vegetable cultivation, the centre is a historical site. Located near the captivating Selly Manor, a 500-year-old house, Bournville Garden Centre not only offers gardening essentials but also a delightful link to the past with interesting nearby attractions, making it a charming destination for garden and home enthusiasts. There's also a cafe on-site. Named in the Daily Mail's top 25 UK garden centres in 2024 and also winner of The Best Garden Centre in Birmingham by Quality Awards in the same year. Ranked 4.4 stars out of 5 on Google reviews. Address: Maple Rd, Bournville, Birmingham B30 2AE | Fionnuala Bourke
2. Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Birmingham Botanical Gardens has a garden shop that sells plants, garden tools, and gifts. The shop is free to enter, but there is a parking charge for visits over 45 minutes. Birmingham Botanical Gardens is one of the UK's most significant historic botanic gardens which has remarkably remained intact since 1829. Ranked 4.5 stars out of 5 on Google. There's also a tea room on-site. Address: Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3TR | birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk.
3. Cypress Nurseries
Hidden away in Rowley Regis, this little gem is an Aladdin's Cave of plants. Rated 4.7 stars out of 5, Address: 128 Powke Ln, Rowley Regis B65 0AG. Photo taken in 2021 of Bruce Screen by the Express & Star | Express & Star
4. Kings Heath Garden Centre
Highly-rated with 4.8 stars on Google reviews. Kings Heath Garden Centre. Next to Cartlands Team Room and based in Kings Heath Park. Address: Kings Heath Park, Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, B14 7TQ Phone: 0121 464 0422. | Google