In under two weeks spring will officially be upon us, signalling an end to short days, poor weather and a general feeling of misery.
Sure, it’s unreasonable to expect that we’ll be blessed with wall-to-wall sunshine and 8pm sunsets on March 1, but the start of meteorological spring at least provides encouragement that we’re heading in the right direction.
Anyone green-fingered will tell you that early spring is a vital month for gardening tasks, from soil feeding to hedge pruning.
As a predominantly rural county, Nottinghamshire boasts well over a dozen garden centres that sell everything you’ll need for a productive spring.
Many local garden centres also have on-site cafes, where customers can relax with a drink and a bite to eat after shopping.
Here are 8 of the top-rated Nottinghamshire garden centres with cafes that are well worth a visit during spring 2026:
1. 8 cracking Nottinghamshire garden centres with cafes that you can spend hours visiting this spring
Belton Garden Centre, near Grantham, has a large on-site café | Belton Garden Centre Photo: Belton Garden Centre
2. Belton Garden Centre - 4.5/5 Google rating
Belton Garden Centre, Belton, Grantham NG32 2LN | Aaron Regan Photo: Aaron Regan
3. Hollybeck Garden Centre - 4.7/5 Google rating
Oxton Rd, Southwell NG25 0RW | Hollybeck Garden Centre Photo: Hollybeck Garden Centre
4. Moores Nurseries and Garden Centre - 4.5/5 Google rating
Moores Nurseries, 156 Melton Rd, Stanton-on-the-Wolds, Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5BQ | Moores Nurseries and Garden Centre Photo: Moores Nurseries and Garden Centre