Carr Gate Garden Centre
Carr Gate Garden Centre in Wakefield is your comprehensive gardening store, delivering quality and value for all your needs. Operating since 2001, it came into the family-owned British Garden Centres family in 2019. The store offers everything from plants and sundries to compost to tools, guided by a friendly and knowledgeable team. Beyond greenery is a fantastic array of gifts, homeware, and furniture. The Gardener’s Retreat Restaurant is a must, featuring our iconic fish and chips and sought-after carvery, all enjoyed amid a family-friendly environment with a children's play area. Conveniently situated on Old Bradford Road, accessible to all with its single-level layout, it's the perfect spot for a fun day out or a quick grab of gardening essentials.
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Old Bradford Road
Carr Gate
Wakefield WF2 0SY
United Kingdom
Carr Gate
Wakefield WF2 0SY
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 Gardeners Retreat restaurant

Carvery
Available Wednesdays & Sundays

Dog Friendly
Our centre is dog friendly

Free Car Parking
Park your car for free at our centre

Electric Charging
We have Electric Car Charging points available

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 at Carr Gate Garden Centre
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 Carr Gate Garden Centre. Pop in today to enjoy a world of choice…

Soft Play at Carr Gate Garden Centre
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. You can also book the play area for parties – ask a member of our team today.

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, and we will be happy to help and advise – we always try to cater for all. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Garden Furniture at Carr Gate 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 Carr Gate can’t wait to see you…

Centre Manager
Leanne Johnson

Restaurant Manager
Fay Gibbens