New Chapter for Grantham Garden Centre
A Lincolnshire-based garden centre chain has officially opened the revamped premises of its newest acquisition. The Grantham Garden Centre, located at Gonerby Moor, has undergone a significant transformation following its acquisition by Alford-based British Garden Centres (BGC). The new site was officially opened on Friday, April 3, marking an exciting new chapter for the location.
The opening ceremony was led by celebrity gardener and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Adam Frost, who performed the ribbon-cutting at 9am. He then spent the morning meeting visitors and offering gardening advice. The event was a celebration of the centre’s transformation and the start of a new era for the site.
A Refreshed Shopping Experience
Since joining the BGC family earlier this year, the former Oldrid’s Downtown Garden Centre has seen substantial investment. The new owners have transformed the site into a vibrant destination that offers an expanded range of plants, gardening essentials, homeware, and outdoor living products. The shopping experience has been revitalised to inspire gardeners of all levels, making it a must-visit location for enthusiasts.
To mark the opening, the first 100 customers through the doors received complimentary goody bags. Throughout the opening weekend, visitors could enjoy special celebration offers. The BGC team was on hand to welcome customers and introduce them to the group’s free Family Card loyalty scheme, which provides added value to regular shoppers.
A New Restaurant Experience
One of the key highlights of the transformation is the newly refreshed restaurant. It features a redesigned menu and a brand-new seven days a week carvery, making it a perfect spot for a full day out with family and friends. The addition of the carvery enhances the overall experience, offering a welcoming space for visitors to relax and enjoy quality time together.
Natalie Skins, Centre Manager at Grantham Garden Centre, shared her excitement about the opening. She said: “It has been fantastic to finally open our doors and welcome the Grantham community into the centre. This garden centre has always been a valued local destination, and seeing customers enjoy the new look, the store and the restaurant today has been incredibly rewarding for the whole team.”
Amy Stubbs, Managing Director of British Garden Centres, added: “A massive thank you to the amazing team who has been part of the Grantham Garden Centre transformation. We are delighted to see it open and thriving. We look forward to becoming a long-term part of the local community and supporting gardeners throughout the seasons.”
About British Garden Centres
British Garden Centres (BGC) is the UK’s largest family-owned garden centre group, with 78 centres around the country. The group is owned and led by the Stubbs family, who also own and operate Woodthorpe Leisure Park, near Alford in Lincolnshire.
BGC was launched in 1990 with the opening of Woodthorpe Garden Centre by brothers Charles and Robert Stubbs. Since 2018, it has expanded rapidly with the acquisition of 50 garden centres, allowing it to grow from its heartland to the business it is now, with 79 garden centres spread from Carmarthen to Ramsgate, Wimborne to East Durham.
The group employs over 3,500 staff across the garden centres, restaurants, growing nurseries, distribution centres, Woodthorpe Leisure Park, and Woody’s Restaurant & Bar. This extensive network ensures that BGC remains a leading force in the garden centre industry, providing high-quality products and services to customers nationwide.
