Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Centre in Towcester, Northants
Established in 1989, Bell Plantation has grown from a small landscape business into one of the UK's leading garden centres. Our family-run operation combines decades of horticultural expertise with a passion for customer service, offering over 4,000 plant varieties, specialist gardening advice, and unique retail experiences. We prioritise customer satisfaction through our Plant Guarantee, loyalty programme, and onsite experts who provide tailored guidance. Our commitment to quality extends to our Food Hall, Poultry Centre, and award-winning cafe, creating a destination that caters to gardening enthusiasts and families alike.With 35 years of operational history and continuous expansion, we maintain rigorous standards in plant care, customer education, and environmental responsibility. Our team's extensive industry knowledge ensures visitors receive authoritative advice on garden design, plant selection, and seasonal maintenance. As a trusted local business, we demonstrate authoritativeness through our comprehensive service offerings and community engagement initiatives.
Services
Garden Centre
Plant Guarantee
Loyalty Club
Cafe
Poultry Centre
Food Hall
Playbarn
Perch Coffee Hut
Retail Partners
Expert Advice
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- Family-run business with 35 years' experience in horticulture
- Onsite plant specialists offering expert gardening advice
- Comprehensive Plant Guarantee for customer peace of mind
- Loyalty Club providing exclusive discounts and benefits
- Free car parking and accessible facilities for all visitors
What people say
Delicious food
Friendly staff
Great plant selection
Excellent service
Family-friendly environment
Services
Garden Centre
Our 48,000 sq ft garden centre offers over 4,000 plant varieties including trees, shrubs, and seasonal flowers. Expert staff provide tailored advice on plant selection and garden design. The centre also features giftware, gardening tools, and Christmas decorations.
Poultry Centre
The UK's largest poultry centre with 50+ breeds including chickens, ducks, and geese. Offers hybrid hens with 28-day replacement guarantee. Provides expert advice on poultry care and sells coops, feed, and accessories.
Cafe
Award-winning cafe serving breakfast until 11am and lunch from 11:30am to 3:30pm. Offers homemade meals, afternoon tea, and coffee. Features indoor and outdoor seating with family-friendly facilities.
Playbarn
Wooden play frame designed for toddlers with slides, climbing areas, and activity zones. Sessions require advance booking. Includes air-conditioned rest areas and snack facilities for parents.
Plant Guarantee
Unique plant guarantee providing peace of mind for purchases. Covers plant health and growth under proper care conditions. Valid for specified periods with expert support available for troubleshooting.
People
Ashley
Founder
Founder with 35 years' horticultural experience who transformed a landscape business into a major garden centre. Oversees operations and expansion while maintaining hands-on involvement in plant selection and customer service.
Questions
What services does Bell Plantation Garden Centre offer?
We provide garden plants, poultry products, food services, children's play facilities, and retail shopping across 48,000 sq ft of covered space with expert advice available.
Are dogs allowed at Bell Plantation?
Well-behaved dogs on short leads are welcome in outdoor areas, excluding food halls and poultry centre. Owners must clean up after their pets and respect restricted zones.
How can I book playbarn sessions?
Sessions must be booked in advance through our website. We offer morning, afternoon, and evening slots with strict capacity limits and no walk-ins permitted.
What are the garden centre's opening hours?
Open Monday-Saturday 9am-5:30pm, Sunday 10:30am-4:30pm. Cafe operates Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm with breakfast service until 11am.
Do you offer plant guarantees?
Yes, our Plant Guarantee provides replacement or refund options for plants that fail to thrive under proper care conditions, with specific terms applying.
Is there parking available?
Free car parking is available across multiple sites including accessible spaces and assistance with transporting purchases to vehicles.
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