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44 Years
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Your Trusted Garden Centre in Taverham, Norwich
Taverham Garden Center & Nursery has been a family-run garden centre for over 40 years, established in 1982 by Ken Dye and Roy Drane. Our business began with strawberry plants and Christmas trees before expanding into a comprehensive range of gardening products, including plants, compost, garden furniture, and outdoor living solutions. With a focus on quality and customer service, we have built a strong local reputation and now operate from a 16-acre site near Norwich, offering 18 independent stores and a dedicated restaurant.

Our team includes industry experts like Keith, our Plants Manager with 48 years of experience, who provides tailored advice and seasonal gardening tips. We pride ourselves on offering a 5-year plant guarantee, a free loyalty card scheme, and a diverse selection of products, making us Norfolk's largest independent garden centre.
Services
Garden Plants Outdoor Furniture Aquatics Supplies Garden Buildings Restaurant Services Compost & Soil Gifts & Homewares Fuel Sales Landscaping Materials Pet Food Supplies
Details
  • Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
  • We offer 40 years of family-run expertise in gardening and horticulture.
  • Our 5-year plant guarantee ensures long-term customer confidence.
  • Free loyalty card provides exclusive discounts and rewards.
  • 18 independent stores on-site offer unparalleled product diversity.
  • Expert staff, including a plants manager with 48 years of industry experience.
What people say
5-year plant guarantee Extensive product selection Expert staff knowledge Award-winning restaurant Family-run tradition
Services
Garden Plants
We provide a comprehensive selection of outdoor plants, including climbers, perennials, trees, and shrubs. Our expert team offers tailored advice on plant care and seasonal maintenance. With competitive pricing and a 5-year plant guarantee, customers can shop with confidence for all their gardening needs.
Outdoor Furniture
Our outdoor leisure department showcases one of Norfolk's largest furniture showrooms. We offer a wide range of high-quality garden furniture and living products. Customers benefit from expert guidance on selecting durable, stylish outdoor living solutions suited to their specific space and requirements.
Aquatics Supplies
The aquatics department provides complete solutions for fishkeeping enthusiasts. We supply fish, tanks, food, and equipment in one convenient location. Our knowledgeable staff offer practical advice on maintaining healthy aquatic environments for both beginners and experienced hobbyists.
Garden Buildings
We offer landscaping materials and garden structures to create outdoor oases. Our range includes fencing, sheds, and decorative elements. Professional guidance helps customers select appropriate materials and designs to enhance their garden spaces effectively and sustainably.
Magnolias Restaurant
Magnolias Restaurant provides refreshments in a pleasant setting with indoor and outdoor seating. We serve hot meals, snacks, and beverages daily. The award-winning facility offers customers a comfortable space to relax during their shopping visits, with food service from 9:30am to 4pm.
People
Keith
Plants Manager
With 48 years of industry experience across retail and horticulture, Keith provides expert plant advice. He regularly contributes gardening tips and maintains our monthly blog to help customers achieve successful growing results.
Questions
What are your opening hours?
We're open Monday to Saturday 08:30-17:30 and Sunday 10:30-16:30.
Do you offer loyalty benefits?
Yes, our free Gardeners Club card lets you earn points on every purchase.
What services do you provide?
We offer plants, garden supplies, outdoor furniture, aquatics products, and dining facilities.
Is there a plant guarantee?
All plants come with our 5-year quality guarantee for customer confidence.
Where are you located?
We're at Fir Covert Road, Taverham, 6 miles northwest of Norwich (NR8 6HT).
Reviews (3)
Wendy Alcock
May 16, 2017 Report
A great place to visit as it has so much for the garden and more. The staff were very attentive, friendly and helpful, especially Frances in the silk flower department. She was an absolute superstar. Thank you.
Sally Pettiford
Jan 06, 2017 Report
I love the shops behind the center, excellent craft shop, has everything from, Paper crafts to beautiful materials, then there is the cook shop, Pavers shoes and more. I have found a the shop staff so accommodating and the tea shop does lovely snacks and home made cakes. Well worth a visit in you view
Katrina Hallam
Nov 26, 2016 Report
Lovely large garden centre, selling everything from plants to food, and ornaments to casual furniture. This time of year (November) there is also a wonderful display of Christmas items to see and buy. Dogs are welcome here! There is a cafe within the centre, which I have visited twice now, but am unlikely to visit again as the savoury and sweet snacks that my friends and I have had with our hot drinks, have been dry and tasteless - we gave them the benefit of the doubt after the first visit, trying them once again, but our second visit was no better.

It is, however, clean, and it's OK for a cuppa! Outside the Nursery there are a number of independent shops, including a fishing shop, Pavers Shoes, a Sports shop, a very large craft shop selling material and all other craft hobby items, a cooking shop, a small unique gift shop, an exquisite (but expensive) unique handmade chocolates shop and a small grocer/farm shop. Large, free (gravel) car park with other smaller parking areas on tarmac. Allow yourself plenty of time as there is s lot to see! Well worth a visit. Highly recommended