Business Details
31 Years
experience
Family-Run Garden Centre in Cambridgeshire
Parkhall Garden Centre is an independent, family-run business operating for nearly 30 years in Cambridgeshire. Established with a passion for plants, we specialize in rare and unusual shrubs, specimen trees, and high-quality bedding plants grown on-site. Our commitment to customer service includes expert gardening advice, free local delivery for bulk items, and a newly renovated shop offering unique giftware.We pride ourselves on providing exceptional value through extensive plant selections, competitive pricing, and a relaxed atmosphere. The Rigby family's expertise ensures customers receive tailored recommendations for their gardens. Additional offerings include a dedicated tea room, Hollies, and nationwide delivery services for larger plants and furniture.
Services
Plant sales
Tree delivery
Pottery selection
Garden advice
Tea room
Gift vouchers
Hedging supplies
Houseplants
Vegetable plants
Ornamental trees
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We grow 99% of our bedding plants on-site for guaranteed quality.
- Our family-run business offers expert advice from 30 years of horticultural experience.
- We provide free local delivery for bulkier garden items.
- We specialize in rare and unusual plants not found in other garden centres.
- Our staff help customers select plants suited to their specific garden conditions.
What people say
Expert advice
Rare plants
Friendly staff
Great value
Beautiful tea room
Services
Plant Sales
We offer a comprehensive selection of home-grown bedding plants, including over 50,000 seasonal plants produced annually. Our range includes geraniums, begonias, and unique specimen shrubs grown on-site. Customers benefit from expert guidance to choose plants suited to their specific garden conditions, with staff providing advice on soil requirements and planting techniques.
Tree Delivery
Our tree delivery service covers most of Cambridgeshire using our own vehicles to ensure safe transport. We supply bare-rooted, root-ball, and container-grown trees including rare varieties not commonly found elsewhere. Delivery is usually free for larger orders, with staff available to help load vehicles for customers preferring self-transport.
Pottery Selection
We stock one of Cambridgeshire's largest selections of traditional and modern pots from specialist suppliers. Our range includes frost-proof lava stone pots with 10-year guarantees, Italian terracotta, and oversized planters exceeding 1m in size. Customers receive expert advice on selecting appropriate containers for different plant types and garden styles.
Garden Advice
Our knowledgeable staff provide year-round expert advice on all aspects of plant care and garden management. Services include helping customers select appropriate plants for specific growing conditions, guidance on tree planting and staking, and advice on maintaining healthy gardens throughout the seasons. This expertise comes from nearly 30 years of family horticultural experience.
Tea Room
Hollies Tea Room offers a wide selection of breakfasts, lunches, and homemade cakes in a relaxed setting. The menu includes full English breakfasts, light meals, and specialty teas. With both indoor and outdoor seating, it provides a welcoming space for visitors to rest while exploring the garden centre, under new management since 2025.
People
John Rigby
Manager
John Rigby has managed Parkhall Garden Centre for nearly 30 years, bringing extensive horticultural expertise and family tradition to the business. He oversees plant production and customer service, ensuring high-quality standards across all operations.
Questions
What makes Parkhall Garden Centre unique?
We're an independent, family-run business with nearly 30 years' experience specializing in rare plants and specimen trees grown on-site, offering expert advice and free local delivery.
Do you offer delivery services?
Yes, we offer free local delivery for most Cambridgeshire addresses on bulk items like trees, plants, and garden furniture using our own vehicles to ensure safe transport.
Can I order specific plants not in stock?
Yes, our plant ordering service helps source specific plants not currently available, offering alternatives if required, with staff assistance available in-store.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit/debit cards and cash payments. Gift vouchers can also be purchased and redeemed across our garden centre products and services.
Are dogs allowed on site?
Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome throughout the garden centre, though they're not permitted inside Hollies Tea Room for hygiene reasons.
Do you have seasonal special offers?
Yes, we regularly offer seasonal discounts including up to 60% off selected water features and 50% off furniture, with special Christmas tree ordering services available.
Reviews (6)
John Rea
Dec 22, 2021
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This is a wonderful place for buying the best trees and shrubs. The garden ornaments are also high quality and affordable. You can also enjoy a freshly made bacon roll or sausage roll at a reasonable price. Good quality & great value. A place to visit on a regular basis when you feel the urge to improve the garden.
Carl Denny
Dec 08, 2021
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Didn't look around much but purchased a Christmas tree from here and left. We will return as the selection of stock looks great.
Ogri
Aug 23, 2021
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Cracking cycle stop at hollies for a coffee and a tasty bacon bap. Really nice staff too. Highly recommended
Lesley Middleton
Aug 18, 2021
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Lovely garden centre staff very helpful .the cafe was lovely again nice staff and the bacon bap was very tasty
David Grimwood
Aug 14, 2021
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Great garden centre for statement plants, trees,box and giant pots ,fell in love with the pots in the photo but a little expensive 350 ! , Also a good range of bedding /violas grown on premises and reasonably priced. There is a cafe on site with good coffee and snacks at reasonable prices
Terry Jacksonxg
May 26, 2019
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A very good garden centre with the focus on plants and they have a very broad selection which you don't find at the larger outlets.Freindly knowledgeable staff.
