British Garden Centres continues expansion

British Garden Centres has announced that Alton Garden Centre in Wickford, Essex, has joined its family-owned group. It becomes the fifth centre to join the chain this year, bringing the company's portfolio to 78 outlets across the UK.

The acquisition brings a well-established independent garden centre into the group, strengthening British Garden Centres' presence in the Southeast. Alton Garden Centre has been owned and operated by the Bunker family since 1971 and has been a cornerstone of the local community for 54 years. The largest garden centre in Essex, it will remain named Alton Garden Centre.

'Outstanding, family-rooted business'
Charles Stubbs, founder and director of British Garden Centres, said: "Alton Garden Centre is exactly the kind of outstanding, family-rooted business that fits with our ethos. With more than 50 years of success behind it, Alton fits perfectly into our vision of creating a network of quality garden centres. I'm personally thrilled to welcome the Alton team as we continue to grow."

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