The Thorp Garden Centre is the pride and joy (and daily challenge) of married couple Trevor and Ruth

Hawkes and their team. Looking for a lifestyle change in our beloved Yorkshire Dales, we took over the Wensleydale Garden Centre in Leyburn

 in August 2015. In September 2024 we moved to Thorp Perrow Arboretum and set up the Thorp Perrow Garden Centre.

 

​The outside area is crammed with seasonal bedding plants, alpines, perennials, shrubs, trees, herbs, fruit and

vegetables and there are always some tempting 'multibuy' deals on offer. We source our plants locally wherever

possible, to give them the best chance of success in the North of England climate. You will also find garden

furniture and ornaments, a comprehensive range of tools, chemicals and accessories and a fabulous selection of

pots and planters.

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We pride ourselves in being a traditional Garden Centre – a refreshing alternative to the huge department-store-style retail

destinations which the larger Garden Centres have become and we aim to offer a friendly personalised service to

locals and visitors alike.

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Located on the site of the beautiful Thorp Perrow Arboretum, which is the home of one of the UK’s finest collections of trees including five National Plant Collections, you are sure to enjoy your visit and appreciate the warm welcome and, of course, find something to enhance your outside space!