A Family Legacy Rooted in Northern Ireland
Nestled in the heart of Maghera, just off the main A6 Road, Mid Ulster Garden Centre has been a cornerstone of the local community since James Bradley founded our family business in 1973. Over five decades and three generations later, we've grown into one of Northern Ireland's most beloved destination garden centres while never losing sight of our family values and personal touch.
Why Choose Independent?
In today's retail landscape dominated by chain stores, we proudly remain an independent, family-owned and operated business. This means every decision we make is guided by our commitment to you, our customers, rather than distant shareholders. Our dedicated team brings over 150 years of cumulative horticultural expertise and knowledge ensuring you receive advice and service that only comes from genuine passion and experience.
Customer Excellence That Speaks for Itself
Our reputation is built on the experiences of thousands of satisfied customers. With over 2,000 verified reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5 stars, and more than 500 Google Maps reviews at 4.5 out of 5 stars, we're honoured that our customers consistently rate their experience so highly. We're also proud recipients of Google's 'Top Quality Store' recognition, awarded to online stores that consistently deliver exceptional service. Read about our team here.
More Than Just a Garden Centre
Our vibrant Coffee Shop has become the heart of the centre - a comfortable, buzzing meeting place where visitors can catch up with friends or unwind after exploring our extensive displays. We take pride in cooking up delicious food, lovingly prepared with locally sourced produce and fresh quality ingredients. Whether you're planning your next garden project or simply enjoying a well-deserved break, our café provides the perfect atmosphere.
Northern Ireland's Premier Garden Furniture Destination
We carry Northern Ireland's finest selection of quality garden furniture, featuring premium brands like Alexander Rose, Kettler, and Hartman. All our furniture comes backed by the industry's best warranties, and we offer comprehensive delivery throughout the UK, Ireland, and the EU. Can't find exactly what you're looking for? Our expertise and industry connections mean we have the flexibility to source specialist items upon request.
Horticultural Excellence
Beyond furniture, we take immense pride in our excellent range of specimen and specialty plants, including beautiful hand-picked plants and trees imported from Italy. Our knowledgeable plant specialists are always on hand to provide expert advice for all your gardening needs, from soil preparation to seasonal care.
Convenient and Welcoming
We understand that a great shopping experience starts with convenience. That's why we provide free and ample parking for both cars and coaches, making us an ideal destination for garden societies and group visits. We're open seven days a week giving you plenty of flexibility to visit when it suits you.
Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome throughout the garden centre (though café entry is limited to registered service animals), because we believe gardens are for the whole family.
Your Garden Dreams, Our Passion
At Mid Ulster Garden Centre, we're committed to offering you the best value - if you find a better deal elsewhere, we'll strive to match or beat it. But beyond competitive pricing, what truly sets us apart is our genuine passion for helping you create the outdoor space of your dreams.
Thank you for considering Mid Ulster Garden Centre for your gardening needs. We look forward to welcoming you to our Maghera location soon and sharing our love of beautiful outdoor living with you.
Meet Our Team
Jim Bradley (Director)
Jim is the second generation and started in Mid Ulster in 1976 after graduating from Queen's University Belfast. He is renowned for his gardening expertise and featured regularly as an expert panelist on the BBC radio "Gardeners Corner." He enjoys being very hands on and have overseen hundreds of exciting projects over the decades. He has seven grandchildren.
Peter Bradley (Director)
Peter graduated from Queen's University Belfast in 2005 with a First in Law and also studied abroad at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, USA in 2003/2004. Peter is the third successive generation and is responsible for the day to day running of the company as well as growing the e-commerce side of the business. He is married with three young children.
John Dobbin (Manager)
John, also known as JD, is a veteran of the garden centre world with an outstanding four decades of experience. He is passionate about plants and loves seeing happy customers & full trolleys ringing through the checkout. He has been an extra on Game of Thrones, Call of Duty and many other TV dramas.
Matthew
Matthew is a key man and is the 'swiss army knife' of the team. He graduated in Horticulture at Greenmount College in 2010 and has been with Mid Ulster ever since. Matthew has a great eye for design and plays a pivotal role in our instore displays and buying. His superpower is his red beard and is a big fan of Man United.
Carolyn
Carolyn is one of the main people you'll see in our gift shop. You can be guaranteed service with a smile. She assists with the giftware buying and loves doing our customs declarations!
Geoff
Geoff is a key man who manages our deliveries with speed and efficiency. He is also one of our garden furniture experts and is always helpful and obliging. In his spare time, Geoff is a keen cyclist and has done road trips all over Ireland and Spain and thinks nothing an 80 mile cycle in the rain!
Dominic
Dominic works with our plants keeping them healthy and happy. He has worked in horticulture all his life, starting with us in the early 90's and returning to us a couple of years ago. He's a quiet man who enjoys rock music.
Kevin
Kevin is our friendly delivery driver and is always ready to help. He loves to wear shorts year round but moves fast enough that he doesn't feel the cold.
Clare
Clare is our talented, friendly & hardworking office manager. Always ready to help and is often the first port of call when phoning our office.
Discover more in our FAQ
How long does it take to process an order?
How long does it take to process an order?
In stock items are usually dispatched the next working day. Delivery is almost always made within a week. The speed of the transit time depends on your delivery address. If you have specific delivery needs or need a specific delivery date, please get in touch.
Do you ship internationally?
Do you ship internationally?
We ship all over the UK and Ireland, both North and South. The here are no customs are extra taxes to pay. If you are based in mainland Europe, please get in touch for a delivery quotation.
Are dogs welcome in the garden centre?
Are dogs welcome in the garden centre?
Yes, well behaved dogs kept on a lead are welcome throughout the garden centre including the shop. We have a no dogs policy inside the cafe but we do have a covered outdoor patio that is suitable.
What are your opening hours?
What are your opening hours?
We open seven days a week: Monday-Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sundays 1pm - 5pm. Please note the cafe closes at 4pm daily.






