As Leeds City Council's flagship plant nursery, The Arium stands out with its expansive 19,000-square-metre glasshouse. Visitors can explore a vast selection of indoor and outdoor plants, gardening tools, and accessories. Beyond shopping, The Arium offers a delightful café overlooking the glasshouse, a lifestyle and gift department, and the Fun Arium play area for children, making it a perfect family destination.
Nestled within the historic Crag House Farm, this garden centre combines horticulture with heart. As part of a charitable initiative supporting vulnerable individuals in Leeds, it offers a diverse range of plants, including seasonal bedding, shrubs, and houseplants. Visitors can also enjoy a cozy café, cool off with an ice cream or visit the farm shop stocked with delicious local produce and a great gift section. Enjoy the picturesque countryside views from the peaceful garden walkways and children’s playground.
A sister site to the renowned Tong Garden Centre, Tingley offers a comprehensive shopping experience. Beyond its extensive plant selection, visitors can explore Hearty’s Food Hall, dine at Bloom’s Kitchen or the botanical-themed Garden Room, and let children play at the Grass Hoppers indoor and outdoor play areas. The centre seamlessly blends gardening with leisure and dining.
For those seeking high-quality plants and personalised service, Palmer Plants is a must-visit. This family-run nursery specialises in handpicked specimen trees and shrubs, many imported from the continent. With plans underway for a state-of-the-art garden centre building, including a café and play area, Palmer Plants is poised to enhance its offerings further.
While primarily known as a historic garden, York Gate also features a plant sales area offering a curated selection of plants, many propagated from the garden itself. Visitors can stroll through the one-acre Arts & Crafts-inspired garden, enjoy refreshments at the café, and browse the gift shop, making it a serene escape for garden enthusiasts.
A hidden gem in Leeds, Riverside Plants boasts a wide variety of shrubs, trees, bedding plants, and pots. Known for its quality plants and knowledgeable staff, it's a favourite among locals seeking both common and rare plant varieties.
High Trees Garden Centre, Horsforth
High Trees Garden Centre, established in 1982 in Leeds, is a traditional nursery offering a wide selection of herbaceous, alpine, herb, and bedding plants. Visitors can also explore garden furniture, pots, and essential gardening supplies. The centre is dog-friendly, welcoming furry companions. Located at 9 Otley Old Road, Leeds, LS18 5HZ, it's open Tuesday to Sunday.
Leeds' upmarket garden centres offer more than just plants; they provide experiences that blend horticulture with leisure, dining, and community engagement. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or someone seeking a peaceful retreat amidst nature, these centres promise quality, variety, and a touch of luxury.