British Garden Centres acquires 74th site

British Garden Centres has announced the successful acquisition of Ferndale Garden Centre in North Derbyshire. The outlet will now trade as Dronfield Garden Centre, bringing the group’s total number of sites to 74 and marking another significant step in the company’s ambitious growth across the UK.

First established in 1982, Ferndale Garden Centre is known for its passionate team and impressive horticultural knowledge and product offerings, as well as its popular coffee shop. Following the owners’ retirement, British Garden Centres says it is proud to continue their legacy and ensure the site remains at the heart of the local gardening community.

‘Investing in the site’
Charles Stubbs, founder and director of British Garden Centres, said: “We are thrilled to welcome the Ferndale Dronfield Garden Centre team into the British Garden Centres family. Ferndale has long been admired for its quality and community values that align perfectly with our own.

“We are excited that the Ferndale team will continue delivering the same excellent and even better service, plants and products that customers love. We look forward to investing in the site, supporting the team and continuing to offer customers a truly outstanding garden centre experience.”

Neil Grant, managing director of Ferndale Garden Centre, added: “After many rewarding years building Ferndale into a thriving local hub for gardeners, we are excited to see it join the British Garden Centres family. We have every confidence that Charles and the team will nurture the community spirit and take it to new heights as Dronfield Garden Centre.”

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