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Top 7 garden centres in Devon and Cornwall
28 Apr 2025
Who doesn’t love a garden centre?
They may seem boring on the surface if you’re not into your gardening, but most centres nowadays offer a variety of other things to look around and do.
So we’ve written about seven of our favourite spots that you’ll have to visit this spring (or when it gets cold again – because a trip to the Garden Centre to look around all the Autumn and Christmas décor is just a great day out!).
Seven garden centres in the South West
Fermoy’s Garden Centre
Where: Totnes Road, Ipplepen, Newton Abbott, TQ12 5TN.
Fermoy’s is part of the Blue Diamond group. It’s the perfect spot and offers a variety of things to do. Whether you’re looking for plants, flowers, BBQ’s or garden furniture for the summer, there’s a wide selection to choose from.
You can even make a few hours of it, mooching around the farm shop for artisan food and drinks, exploring the giftware section, from books, to crafty kits, toys, and stylish homeware.
Plus there’s a Darts Farm butchers, a café when you want a coffee break, a pet and aquatic centre, and a bird of prey centre, so there really is something for everyone.
Bow Garden and Aquatic Centre
Where: Bow Bridge, Crediton, EX17 6LA.
Run by the Tucker family, their love for gardening and plants has spanned generations, and they’ve been farming since the 1400s. The Bow Garden and Aquatic Centre has recently expanded, so they offer everything you could need from plants, flowers, and gardening equipment. There’s lots of outdoor accessories to look at too, such as sheds, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, etc.
There’s a homeware and giftware section, perfect if a friend’s birthday is coming up. And the Waterside Café offers a great choice of food made from Devon produce. There’s a free soft play and outdoor play area too so you can enjoy a delicious snack while the kids play.
They’re also dog friendly which is worth knowing as you won’t need to leave your furry friend at home.
Bernaville Nurseries
Where: 3 Horse Shoes, Cowley, Exeter, EX5 5EU.
Established 65 years ago, Bernaville Nurseries is a family run business, where three generations now work. Originally a traditional nursery, it became a garden centre in 1986 and has since added plenty of amenities such as a Mezzanine Café and Lily Pond Restaurant, perfect for a catch up with friends.
Whether you’re looking for bedding plants, compost, seeds, bulbs, or pond plants, they have a great selection of things you may want in your garden. They also sell BBQs, chimineas, various garden structures, pots, and so much more!
Inside is just as good, with a great display of indoor plants.
There’s also a fantastic homeware, clothing, and accessories range. And also a food market which is ideal if you’re after some craft beers or a hamper to gift to someone.
Endsleigh Garden Centre
Where: A38, Ivybridge, Plymouth, PL21 9JL
This garden centre is probably one of the biggest on our list and is actually part of the same group that was first on our list, Fermoy’s. They have a gorgeous indoor plant section filled with various plants that give off an exotic feel.
It almost feels like a bit of a shopping mall, as there's a clothing area, kids toys, books, a pet shop and aquatic centre. If you're into interior design there's lots of household items and decor to look through too. We'd definitely recommend visiting this garden centre during the Christmas period as their Christmas decorations are
One of the great features of this garden centre is the soft play area for kids. Kids under 12 months go free and children up to 8 years old pay from £4-4.50 for a two hour session which is pretty decent.
Avon Mill Garden Centre
Where: Loddiswell, Kingsbridge TQ7 4DD
Nestled in the picturesque Avon Valley, Avon Mill Garden Centre is a tranquil garden centre. This independently owned centre offers a delightful mix of beautiful plants, stylish home accessories, and a charming café.
The café is known for its delicious Devon cream teas – which are actually award-winning so definitely a must-try! Avon Mill also features an art gallery and a couple of clothing shops, making it a great spot for a relaxing day out.
There’s also a gym so if you’d like a little garden centre visit after a fitness class, why not give the Pantheon Avon Mill a try?
Trelawney Garden Centre
Where: A389, Sladesbridge, Wadebridge PL27 6JA
Trelawney Garden Centre, another Blue Diamond group member, is a top destination for gardening needs in Cornwall. Founded in 1970, it has grown from a small nursery to one of the UK's top garden centres.
Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of plants, garden furniture, and tools. The centre also boasts the Carriages Restaurant, where you can relax by a beautiful lake and enjoy freshly made meals. We’d recommend starting your day off with a full English breakfast or the eggs benedict never disappoints.
It has an accolade of ‘Garden Centre of Excellence’ which is only awarded to the top 10 garden centres in the UK. So if you’re a serious gardener, you’re probably going to be in heaven when you visit the Trelawney Garden Centre.
Pengelly Garden Centre
Where: Hewas Water, Saint Austell PL26 7JG
Pengelly Garden Centre is a family-owned gem located between St Austell and Truro. Known for its extensive range of plants and knowledgeable staff, Pengelly is ideal whether you already have a green thumb or are just getting started with your gardening era.
The centre prides itself on its unique and quirky atmosphere, offering everything from frost-proof pots to large specimen trees, alpine plants, and a wide range of vibrant perennials.
With a focus on plants and customer service, Pengelly Garden Centre ensures a delightful shopping experience. They also say that if they don’t have something that you’re looking for, then they can try and find it for you which takes customer service to a whole new level.