OUR FAMILY OF BRAND EXPERIENCES IN YORKSHIRE
Independently owned with seven garden centres in Yorkshire, we’re committed to our vision to create retail destinations offering great experiences for all the family.
Our Family of Garden Centres
Inspiring throughout the seasons with gardening and home at the heart, delicious dining in our choice of restaurants and produce in our food halls for gifting or as a treat, as well as adventure, play and fun for our younger visitors, we believe we have created a unique mix of brands in our centres that always deliver great experiences for families.
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The largest of our retail destinations, Tong Garden Centre is award winning and was the first in our family of centres. Located between Bradford and Leeds and within easy reach of the M62, the centre also offers two restaurants, Hearty’s Food Hall and Grass Hoppers play.
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Hosting a family of experiences that our customers have come to know and love, Tingley Garden Centre is home to all of your favourites including Hearty’s Food Hall, Grass Hoppers play and Bloom’s Kitchen. Located 5 minutes from the M1/M62 Lofthouse Interchange.
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Long established, Otley Garden Centre was formerly known as Stephen H Smith and joined the family in 2022. Renowned for plants displayed against the stunning Chevin backdrop, discover our seasonal range for the home and garden as well as Hearty’s Food Hall and Hatties Kitchen.
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In the heart of the community, Bingley Garden Centre joined the family in 2022. The smallest of our centres but it’s packed with plants and gardening products, gift and homeware, local produce and of course a delicious menu served daily in Hatties Kitchen.
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Dean’s Garden Centre started out as a family run business that served local gardeners for 56 years. The York store in Stockton-on-the-Forest was opened in 1968 by Mr & Mrs Dean and the centre has gone from strength to strength growing to cover more than four acres.
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Following the success of the York Garden Centre, the Dean's purchased a second site in February 1986. The site only had permission to retail from a very small area, so planning permission was sought immediately to expand and was officially opened on 11th April 1987.
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Whatever you're looking for this season, join us at Pennine Garden Centre! Why not stop by Blooms Kitchen for a delicious bite to eat, or explore our stunning range of outdoor living. Head over to Hearty’s Food Hall and pick up something tasty, or take a stroll through our Plant Department.
Our FIRST EVER Yorkshire Garden Centres Magazine has landed in store – and perhaps your doorstep too!
We’re thrilled to bring you our brand-new magazine, packed with inspiring ideas to refresh your garden this spring! Be among the first to explore expert tips, seasonal trends and creative ways to make the most of your outdoor space this spring.
Plus, we’ve included exclusive vouchers – available only in-store or via your Green Card app! Don’t miss out on fresh inspiration and fantastic savings.
Pick up your paper copy in store today and be part of this exciting new chapter at Yorkshire Garden Centres!
MEMBERS SAVE MORE IN STORE
From discounts every month on products in store, points on your purchases and seasonal offers. With the Green Card app, it’s all in one place.
- Your digital Green Card
- Instore offers and exclusive member vouchers
- Points balance
- Book and redeem event tickets
- In app food ordering in selected restaurants
- Purchases stored
- It’s free to join and unlocks so much more for members!
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Hop along to Grass Hoppers indoor and outdoor play area for a proper playtime!
You’ll find a huge outdoor adventure playground with sand pits and bouncing pillows and a large indoor play area, with sports court, big play frame and a baby and toddler zone, where your young ones can enjoy playtime – whatever the weather!
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Mission Out is an active family day out where children and adults can experience epic challenges in the great outdoors!
Explore our active zones including our jump tower pillow, high ropes, assault course, giant swings, high bank slides, adventure golf and lake rafting!
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At Hearty’s, everything at our core is delicious, delivered with warmth and a good sprinkling of fun.
We stir through some Yorkshire pride to this humble recipe and we prove that we champion our own. The result is food with heart, offering an irresistibly handcrafted choice that’s a little bit special.
Concessions at Yorkshire Garden Centres
Leading fashion brands to the UK’s leading aquatics retailer, did you know we have retail shops in store to give you even more reasons to call in and enjoy your visit?
ABOUT US
BUILDING OUR FAMILY OF BRANDS FOR FAMILIES TO ENJOY.
We are an ambitious business and we hope to continue to grow and create opportunities in our communities. We will continue our mission to create a great experience for all the family and we hope our customers will continue to enjoy visiting our centres. Our team will always be at the forefront of our business and we are grateful for all their efforts on our journey so far.
PEOPLE & CULTURE
CAREERS AT YGC GROUP
If we were to tell you that our aim is to be one of the best employers across the UK, then hopefully that goes some way to demonstrate our commitment to our People and Culture, which is why we have a dedicated People and Culture team.
Their purpose is to attract, recruit, engage and develop the best people into our business.
Our award win for ‘Outstanding Employer’ at the Yorkshire Post Business Excellence Awards goes some way to demonstrate what we are aiming to achieve. Our People & Culture are aiming to ensure we have a GREAT culture as we continue to grow. Check out what it’s like ‘working for us’ in this video.
climate & community
We care passionately about how we do business too and are proud to have a robust Climate and Community commitment that details our pathway to sustainability, the active role we play in our local community and the caring culture we have created for our people. It will always be a work in progress as we strive to better than ourselves each and every year.
AWARD WINNING RETAILER
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2024 sustainability AWARD – Garden Centre Catering AWARDS
We’re delighted to share the news that we won the Sustainability award at the 2024 Garden Centre Catering Awards that were announced earlier this week.
Our Commercial Director, Sharon McNair, is delighted with the win: “Sustainability and community are the heart of our business and we are investing significant time, money and manpower to achieve our sustainability ambitions.
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2024 SME Business - Yorkshire Sustainability Excellence Awards
We’re proud to share the news that we won the SME Business category at the inaugural Yorkshire Sustainability Excellence Awards, which were presented at a celebration lunch at Swinton Park in Ripon.
The awards were created by the founding group of partners - TheBusinessDesk.com, Clarion, Deloitte, and Swinton Estate - to recognise businesses and organisations that are making permanent and positive changes to their environmental impact.
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2024 Retail Company of the Year - British HR Awards
The team at YGC is celebrating after winning a national HR award for the second consecutive year.
The HR awards celebrate organisations and individuals that are driven by delivering a world-class people experience, so we’re proud and delighted to have won this award on behalf of our great team.
The British HR Awards is powered by New Possible, a next-generation employee insight platform.
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2024 Worrall Cup - Garden Centre Association Awards
The Worrall Cup is awarded annually to the garden centre with the best marketing and community initiative and we’re very proud to have won it for the Kindness Pot programme that benefits local causes that are nominated by our team members.
The Kindness Pot was introduced in 2022 and donates time, money or products to meaningful causes that resonate deeply with all of our team. Since launch, over 50 local charities, groups, causes and community initiatives have benefitted from the Pot.