Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Centre in Downham Market Since 1970
Established in 1970 by John Emmerson, Downham Garden Centre remains a family-owned and operated business serving the horticultural needs of our community. Located conveniently near King's Lynn, Ely, Bexwell, and Denver, we have developed a reputation for offering comprehensive gardening solutions backed by expert knowledge. Our extensive product range includes both domestic and commercial gardening supplies, supported by specialist departments covering aquatic systems, hard landscaping materials, and seasonal planting essentials. With over five decades of combined industry experience, our team provides tailored advice on plant selection, lawn care, and outdoor space design. We maintain a comprehensive inventory of ornamental plants, pond equipment, and landscaping aggregates while offering practical solutions like nematode treatments for lawn grubs.Our commitment to quality extends to animal care products, bird feeding stations, and winter garden protection materials. The centre features dedicated zones for bedding plants, herbaceous perennials, and vegetable cultivation essentials including seed potatoes. We support local landscaping projects with bulk aggregate supplies, fencing materials, and decorative garden ornaments. Our operational hours accommodate both casual visitors and trade customers, with Sunday viewing options for convenience. Through continuous stock updates and seasonal product introductions, we ensure our offerings remain relevant to contemporary gardening practices while maintaining traditional expertise.
Services
Plant Sales
Landscaping Supplies
Aquatic Products
Animal Care
Local Delivery
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1970 with generational gardening expertise
- Comprehensive range of domestic and commercial gardening supplies
- Specialist aquatic systems and pond maintenance department
- Local delivery service covering West Norfolk
- Seasonal product specialists with seed potato stockists
Services
Plant Sales
We offer extensive plant selections including bedding plants, herbaceous perennials, ornamental species, and vegetable cultivations. Our inventory features seasonal varieties, specialist alpines, and fruit-bearing plants. Each purchase includes cultivation advice and aftercare guidance from our horticultural experts.
Landscaping Supplies
Our hard landscaping department provides construction aggregates, decorative stones, fencing materials, and paving slabs. We stock both building and ornamental aggregates with delivery options for bulk purchases. Specialist items include metposts and structural supports for garden projects.
Aquatic Products
We supply comprehensive pond maintenance solutions including aquatic plants, fish food, water treatment chemicals, and hose systems. Our range covers filtration media, pond liners, and decorative features to support healthy aquatic ecosystems in both domestic and commercial settings.
Animal Care
Our animal care section includes wild bird feed, feeding stations, and insect houses. We provide reptile care products, frozen food blocks, and specialist nutrition for exotic pets. The department also offers pest control solutions for garden and domestic environments.
Local Delivery
We offer delivery services covering Downham Market and surrounding West Norfolk areas. The service accommodates both small purchases and bulk landscaping material orders. Delivery costs are calculated based on postcode during online checkout for customer convenience.
People
John Emmerson
Founder
Established Downham Garden Centre in 1970, developing it into a trusted local horticultural resource. Maintains active involvement in product selection and customer service standards.
Questions
What gardening products do you stock?
We carry plants, tools, landscaping materials, pond supplies, and animal care products. Our inventory includes seasonal items like seed potatoes and winter protection materials.
Do you offer delivery services?
Yes, we provide local delivery covering Downham Market and surrounding West Norfolk areas. Delivery costs are calculated by postcode during checkout.
What are your opening hours?
Monday-Friday 8am-5:30pm, Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday 9:30am-4pm. The centre is viewable from 9:30am on Sundays.
Can I get gardening advice?
Our experienced staff provide free horticultural advice on plant selection, lawn care, and garden design. Knowledgeable assistance is available throughout our operating hours.
Do you sell aquatic equipment?
Yes, we stock complete pond systems including aquatic plants, fish food, water treatments, and Hozelock water systems for domestic and commercial use.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash and card payments in-store. Online purchases can be made using major credit and debit cards through our secure checkout system.
Reviews (6)
Peter Bowles
Aug 27, 2021
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Really great Garden Centre, with friendly, helpful staff and a good selection of quality plants at sensible prices. Also has meercats! Yes, live meercats!
Kat Gathercole
Jul 29, 2021
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Had a wide variety of plants and products. I wish they had trolleys though as I bought quite a lot of plants but had to keep putting them into really small baskets so that isn't ideal. Will keep visiting though as reasonably priced too. Would recommend.
Glen Roberts
Jun 13, 2021
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Friendly staff who are very knowledgeable. Very well stocked and competitive prices. Most of all very helpful and accommodating.
Michele Woodcock
May 30, 2021
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Great place good choice of plants. Love the meerkats, and fish, good supply of garden assesories well worth the visit.
Teri Reeve
May 30, 2021
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Fantastic! A garden centre for gardeners. No tea rooms or acres of non gardening related "stuff". Good quality plants and garden products for the amateur and more more professional gardener.
Ian Potter
May 21, 2021
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Great range, great staff, cheaper than anyone else. Well done, looking forward to going g back again, very soon.
