Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Ultimate Garden Destination in Towcester
Established in 1989, Bell Plantation Garden Centre has grown from a small nursery into one of the UK's leading garden centres, spanning 48,000 square feet of retail space. Our family-run business combines decades of horticultural expertise with a passion for customer service, offering over 4,000 plant varieties, specialist gardening advice, and a comprehensive range of products from tools to homeware. We pride ourselves on creating a unique visitor experience through our onsite amenities including a seasonal caf serving locally sourced food, the UK's largest poultry centre, and Belle's Playbarn for children.With 35 years of operational history and continuous expansion projects, we maintain rigorous quality standards through our Plant Guarantee scheme and employ experienced horticulturists to ensure customers receive expert guidance. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our loyalty programme, free parking facilities, and dedication to environmental sustainability practices across our Towcester-based operations.
Services
Plant Sales
Gardening Advice
Caf Services
Poultry Centre
Children's Play Area
Retail Shopping
Event Hosting
Loyalty Programme
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- Experts onsite with 35 years of horticultural experience
- 4,000+ plant varieties under one roof
- UK's largest poultry centre with 50+ breeds
- Award-winning seasonal caf with local produce
- Comprehensive Plant Guarantee scheme
What people say
Great coffee
Excellent staff
Huge plant selection
Lovely lunch
Knowledgeable team
Services
Plant Sales
Our extensive plant nursery offers over 4,000 varieties including trees, shrubs, flowers, and seasonal plants. Expert staff provide tailored advice for garden design and plant care. Customers benefit from our comprehensive Plant Guarantee scheme covering all purchases.
Poultry Centre
The UK's largest poultry centre housing 50+ breeds including chickens, ducks, and geese. Each hybrid hen comes with a 28-day replacement guarantee. Knowledgeable staff provide expert advice on poultry care and husbandry.
Caf Services
Seasonal caf serving breakfast until 11am and lunch from 11:30am to 3:30pm. Menu features locally sourced ingredients including fresh produce from our farm. Outdoor seating available with views across the garden centre.
Children's Play Area
Belle's Playbarn features a purpose-built wooden play frame with age-specific zones. Two-hour sessions available with dedicated baby/toddler areas and safety-tested equipment. Caf access for parents during play sessions.
Gardening Advice
Free onsite advice from qualified horticulturists and gardening specialists. Services include plant selection guidance, seasonal gardening tips, and problem-solving for common horticultural challenges. Available daily during opening hours.
Questions
What are Bell Plantation's opening hours?
We're open Monday-Saturday 9am-5:30pm and Sunday 10:30am-4:30pm. Café serves until 5pm weekdays and 4pm weekends.
Can I bring my dog to Bell Plantation?
Well-behaved dogs on short leads are welcome outdoors. Please clean up after pets and note restricted areas in food establishments.
Do you offer gardening advice?
Yes, our qualified horticulturists provide free expert advice daily. Visit our Plantation Café area for seasonal gardening tips.
Is Belle's Playbarn included in garden centre entry?
Playbarn access requires pre-booked timed sessions. Tickets start at £6.50 per child with adult supervision mandatory at all times.
Can I return plants purchased from Bell Plantation?
Our Plant Guarantee covers all purchases. Please retain receipts and contact our nursery team for any plant health concerns within guarantee period.
Do you have parking facilities?
Yes, we offer free extensive car parking with disabled spaces and assistance available for transporting purchases to vehicles.
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