Bolton Garden Centre
Bolton Garden Centre, a haven for all gardeners, offers a diverse range of outdoor products from vibrant plants to essential tools. Located on Wigan Road (A58), it's the ideal spot for a day out or a quick stop for gardening essentials, close to Manchester, Liverpool, and Preston. Established in 1987 and part of British Garden Centres since 2019, the centre is committed to restoring its former glory as a high-quality, plant-focused destination. Explore a vast array of products for your garden and home, including gifts and homeware. Indulge in our new Carvery on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Sundays at the Gardener's Retreat Restaurant, enhancing your experience at your one-stop shop for all things gardening.
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Wigan Road
Bolton BL3 4RD
United Kingdom
Bolton BL3 4RD
United Kingdom
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Opening Times
Restaurant closes 30 minutes before the garden centre.
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Tills Open at 10.30am on a Sunday.
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Restaurant
Enjoy a tasty meal in our Gardeners Retreat restaurant

Carvery
Available Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Sundays

Dog Friendly
Our centre is dog friendly

Free Car Parking
Park your car for free at our centre

Delivery Service
We offer home delivery on larger items

Wheel Chair Friendly
Our centre is wheelchair accessible

Coaches Welcome
We welcome coach trips (pre-booking essential)
What’s Instore…

Houseplants
From tropical palms to desert cacti, our in-store houseplant department is bursting with beautiful specimens from across the globe. Whether it’s a succulent for your desk or a fern for your hallway, you’ll find the perfect houseplant at Bolton Garden Centre. Pop in today to enjoy a world of choice…

Gardener’s Retreat
Sit back, relax and enjoy a delicious meal in beautiful surroundings. We serve breakfast, lunches, afternoon teas (pre-booking required) and daily specials. So call in and join us for a bite to eat or a leisurely coffee and cake. Special dietary requirements? Tell our friendly team, we will be happy to help and advise – we always try to cater for all. We look forward to welcoming you.

Soft Play
Sit back and relax whilst your little bugs run around and play. Our indoor soft play is the perfect space for your children to go wild and explore. Full of tunnels, slides and climbing frames it’s the perfect afternoon activity for them.

Garden Furniture at Bolton Garden Centre
Relax, dine, and entertain in style with our Outdoor Living department. Whether it’s a sizzling hot barbecue or a magnificent corner dining suite, we’ve got everything you need for the perfect summer. Keep an eye out for unbeatable Best Buy offers, and don’t forget to sign up to our Family Card for exclusive prices across our outdoor living range.

The Family Card
It’s free to become a member of the British Garden Centres Family Card. Simply pick up a Family Card next time you are in local British Garden Centre and register it on our website. Then you’ll receive exclusive offers, vouchers and invites to exclusive events throughout out the year.

Fern Living Exclusive to British Garden Centres
Inspired by nature. Designed around you.
Fern Living was born from our desire to provide outstanding quality garden furniture at affordable prices.
From our luxurious materials to contemporary designs, we pride ourselves on creating furniture that exceeds expectations.
Our furniture is only available through British Garden Centres, both in-centre and online.

Plant Department
Our plant department is well known for its vast range of outdoor and indoor plants. We pride ourselves on the quality and choice of plants we have on offer. From bedding plants to shrubs, specimen plants to trees, alpines to water plants and dracaena to orchids, you can be sure of a great choice. Visit your local British Garden Centre today.

Shop Online
Have you seen our new online store? You can now shop at British Garden Centre 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from the comfort of your home. Can’t make it to your local British Garden Centre? Don’t worry we have everything you need from your gardening essentials to BBQs and Outdoor Furniture ready to be delivered to your door. We have everything you need to make your garden perfect.
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Here to Help…
Our excellent staff are eager to help and passionate about gardening – the team at Bolton can’t wait to see you…

Centre Manager
Andrew Edmondson

Restaurant Manager
Lee Houghton