Business Details
We are an independently run family garden centre with thousands of outdoor, garden, and gift items. Our friendly and experienced staff are always on hand to direct you and answer any questions. We have been operating since 1929, making us one of the first garden centres to open in this country. Our two-and-a-half-acre site features a large outdoor plant area, indoor covered spaces for furniture and garden products, a substantial gift department, and a cafe. Martin, our Plants Manager, is a seasoned plantsman of very high regard who gives lectures to prestigious groups and wins regularly at shows with his organically grown produce. Bill, our General Manager, has spent a lifetime working in garden centres and is knowledgeable about every aspect of gardening.
His expertise covers ponds, garden furniture, pest control, and soil management. We take pride in offering a comprehensive range of items sourced from local growers and English nurseries. Our long history demonstrates our enduring commitment to providing reliable service to our community. We continually strive to maintain the highest professional standards across all our departments. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure every visitor receives expert guidance for their gardening needs. We remain deeply committed to sharing our extensive horticultural knowledge with every customer.
His expertise covers ponds, garden furniture, pest control, and soil management. We take pride in offering a comprehensive range of items sourced from local growers and English nurseries. Our long history demonstrates our enduring commitment to providing reliable service to our community. We continually strive to maintain the highest professional standards across all our departments. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure every visitor receives expert guidance for their gardening needs. We remain deeply committed to sharing our extensive horticultural knowledge with every customer.
Highlights and features
- We have been operating since 1929.
- Our plants come from English nurseries.
- We offer local deliveries on weekdays.
- Our plants manager is a seasoned expert.
- We source all produce from local growers.
Services
Bedding Plants
We provide a wide selection of bedding plants, trees, and shrubs sourced exclusively from English nurseries. These include your classic favourites for enhancing any outdoor space. Our customers benefit from robust, locally adapted flora that thrives in the British climate.
Garden Tools
We stock good quality garden tools from trusted brands including Wilkinson Sword, Wolf Tools, Yeoman, and Joseph Bentley. Our range caters to both amateur and dedicated gardeners seeking reliable equipment. Customers benefit from durable implements that make maintaining their gardens significantly easier.
Orchard Coffee Bar
Our Orchard Coffee Bar is open from 10:30am to 3pm, serving hot food between 10:30am and 2:30pm. We offer a welcoming environment for visitors seeking refreshments during their garden centre trip. Guests can enjoy our new patio seating area while relaxing with quality food and beverages.
Local Deliveries
We offer delivery of any items locally to ensure customers receive their purchases conveniently. Deliveries are normally scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. We can also accommodate deliveries on Tuesdays and Thursdays when required, providing flexible options for our clients.
Garden Furniture
We offer a diverse selection of garden furniture and BBQs within our indoor covered area. This allows customers to browse comfortable outdoor living solutions regardless of the weather. Clients benefit from our General Manager's extensive knowledge regarding garden furniture and outdoor arrangements.
