Business Details
Belton Garden Centre in Grantham
Established within the historic walled gardens of Belton House, our family-run business has served gardening enthusiasts since the 1800s. The Elkington family, with generations of Lincolnshire farming heritage, preserves this unique site where 16ft hollow walls once provided cavity heating for exotic plants like apricots and peaches. Our team combines traditional values with expert horticultural knowledge, offering tailored advice and premium products across 7 acres of landscaped grounds.We maintain the legacy of Belton's 25-strong Victorian gardening team through our comprehensive plant selection, tools, and seasonal produce. Our commitment to quality extends to our award-winning coffee shop, which showcases local, ethically sourced ingredients in a restored historical setting. With modern facilities complementing period architecture, we blend heritage with contemporary gardening needs.
Services
Gardeners Shop
Indoor Living
Wild Birds/Pets
Outdoor Plants
House Plants
Outdoor Living
Coffee Shop
Highlights and features
- We are a family-run business preserving 1800s horticultural heritage
- Our team offers expert advice on plants and gardening tools
- We operate an award-winning coffee shop with locally sourced ingredients
- Our 7-acre site features unique historical walled garden architecture
- We combine traditional values with modern gardening solutions
Services
Gardeners Shop
Our Gardeners Shop provides comprehensive horticultural products including plant feeds, fertilizers, and pest control solutions. We stock extensive tool ranges for pruning, digging, and weeding alongside seeds, bulbs, and garden structures. Expert staff offer tailored advice to help maintain healthy gardens of all sizes.
Coffee Shop
The award-winning Coffee Shop serves homemade food using seasonal, free-range local produce. Guests can enjoy meals by a log burner in winter or al fresco dining in our historic walled courtyard. The Ice House parlour offers gelato and refreshments during weekends and holidays.
Outdoor Plants
We offer extensive selections of hardy and seasonal outdoor plants suited to Lincolnshires climate. Our knowledgeable team provides planting advice and maintenance tips. The collection includes specimen plants, bedding plants, and container displays for patios and gardens.
House Plants
Our indoor plant collection features air-purifying varieties, tropical plants, and low-maintenance succulents. Staff provide guidance on light requirements, watering schedules, and potting techniques. Complementary planters and decorative containers are available in-store.
Outdoor Living
The Outdoor Living section offers garden furniture, decorative features, and landscaping materials. We provide design inspiration for patios, terraces, and outdoor entertaining spaces. Products include paving stones, garden lighting, and weatherproof furnishings.
Questions
What are Belton Garden Centre's opening hours?
We are open Monday to Saturday 9:00am–5:00pm and Sundays 10:30am–4:30pm. The coffee shop opens at 9:00am on Sundays.
Is Belton Garden Centre accessible for disabled visitors?
Our site has level pathways and accessible facilities. Wheelchair users can access all departments and the coffee shop. Disabled parking spaces are available near the entrance.
Can I buy plants online?
Currently we only sell plants through our physical garden centre. Our knowledgeable staff can provide expert advice when selecting plants in person.
Does the coffee shop serve special dietary requirements?
Our menu includes vegetarian and gluten-free options. Please inform staff of specific dietary needs when ordering to ensure safe food preparation.
Is there parking available?
We offer free on-site parking for 150 vehicles with designated spaces near all entrances. Coach parking is available by prior arrangement.
What historical features can visitors see?
The 16ft hollow walls with original cavity heating system are visible throughout the garden centre. The Ice House building dates from the 1800s and retains period architectural details.
Reviews (7)
Keith Stevens
Dec 27, 2021
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Superb garden centre. Well laid out. Full range of products in addition to plants! Furniture, gifts, food and drink, tools, etc. Cotton Traders and Maidenhead Aquatics on site. Excellent cafe - varied menu - both hot and cold. Cakes! Staff very friendly and service excellent. Well worth a look
David Wildey
Dec 26, 2021
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Had a very nice tea and scone in the cafe, and picked up a good book from the shop. We didn't really look at plants, so I can't comment on their garden range.
Michael Gaskin
Dec 16, 2021
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Lovely garden centre, really nice cafe/restaurant and at the moment took our granddaughter to see the reindeer
Ashley Wells
Nov 18, 2021
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Great visit today!!! Christmas range and displays are amazing! Young lady with glasses and dark hair in pony tail super helpful and lady on the till (greyish hair, closest till to the outside wall) also very friendly and helpful.
Felt very Christmassy
Felt very Christmassy
Garry Goodge
Nov 14, 2021
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Super garden centre with spacious restaurant which has daily specials.. there is also a Cotton Traders outlet within the store and also an aquatics department with tropical and cold water fish..
Shaun
Nov 01, 2021
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Lovley relaxed place to sit and have a drink and some lunch. Very relaxing and definitely recommend you having a visit
Perry Smythe
Oct 23, 2021
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First time we have visited the centre. Just popped in for a coffee and a bacon bun. Very, very impressed. Really good service, good coffee and a great bacon bun. My wife had a sausage bap and it looked delicious. A super menu too! There was plenty of staff and hardly any waiting. Top marks, we'll be back.
