Woodthorpe Garden Centre
Woodthorpe Garden Centre holds the esteemed title of being the birthplace of British Garden Centres, opening its doors in 1987 opposite Woodthorpe Leisure Park. Before its opening, founders Charles and Robert Stubbs sold leylandii along roadsides, igniting their passion for the garden centre industry. Featuring an array of plants, Woodthorpe offers everything from gardening sundries, tools and outdoor living to enhance your garden. Complementing our plant selection, discover a delightful assortment of gifts, homeware, and furniture. There is also an onsite restaurant, maze, playground and Dino World for little ones. Perfect for a day out, the centre also offers Woodthorpe Leisure Park opposite, also operated by the Stubbs family. With holiday homes, a restaurant, and an 18-hole golf course, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
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Woodthorpe
Near Alford Lincolnshire LN13 0DD
United Kingdom
Near Alford Lincolnshire LN13 0DD
United Kingdom
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Opening Times
Restaurant closes 30 minutes before the garden centre.
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Tills Open at 10.30am on a Sunday.
Contact Details
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Restaurant
Enjoy a tasty meal in our Gardeners Retreat restaurant
Carvery
Available 7 days a week
Dog Friendly
Our centre is dog friendly
Free Car Parking
Park your car for free at our centre
Delivery Service
We offer home delivery on larger items
Wheelchair Friendly
Our centre is wheelchair accessible
Coaches Welcome
We welcome coach trips (pre-booking essential)
What’s Instore…
Spring Gardening
There are plenty of jobs to do in the garden this spring from planting Summer Flowering bulbs, sowing seeds, and tidying the garden ready for the warmer weather. Get everything you need for your garden this spring at British Garden Centre. Shop online and at your local British Garden Centre. Whatever the weather, we bring your garden together.
Outdoor Living
Get the Summer Feeling with British Garden Centres.
Our Outdoor Living Department has a great range of quality Outdoor Furniture to make your garden perfect this Summer.
From large corner suites to stunning dining sets to small bistro sets there is something to suit every home.
Entertain friends and family or enjoy the peace and quiet with the right outdoor furniture set for you.
Visit your local British Garden Centre or shop our range online.
Plant Department
Our plant department is well known for its vast range of outdoor and indoor plants. We pride ourselves on the quality and choice of plants we have on offer. From bedding plants to shrubs, specimen plants to trees, alpines to water plants and dracaena to orchids, you can be sure of a great choice. Visit your local British Garden Centre today.
Shop Online
Have you seen our new online store? You can now shop at British Garden Centre 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from the comfort of your home. Can’t make it to your local British Garden Centre? Don’t worry we have everything you need from your gardening essentials to BBQs and Outdoor Furniture ready to be delivered to your door. We have everything you need to make your garden perfect.
Gardener’s Retreat
Sit back, relax and enjoy a delicious meal in beautiful surroundings. We serve breakfast, lunches, afternoon tea (pre-booking required) and daily specials. So call in and join us for a bite to eat or a leisurely coffee and cake. Special dietary requirements? Tell our friendly team, and we will be happy to help and advise – we always try to cater to all. We look forward to welcoming you soon.
Children’s Entertainment
We have great fun activities for the whole family including a large outdoor maze and play area. We also have many dinosaurs to see in the centre, they love being surrounded by the large plants.
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Here to Help…
Our excellent staff are eager to help and passionate about gardening – the team at Woodthorpe can’t wait to see you…
Centre Manager
Peter Marshall
Restaurant Manager
Lisa Malloch