Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Centre in Preston
Established in 1932, we are a family-run garden centre with generations of horticultural expertise. Our nursery spans 300+ plant varieties, including specialist shrubs, roses, and fruit trees cultivated on-site. We combine traditional growing methods with modern horticultural knowledge to serve both amateur and professional gardeners. Our team of experienced staff provides tailored advice on plant suitability and garden design. In 2016, we expanded to include The Arches Restaurant, offering a unique garden centre experience with home-cooked meals.We operate a delivery service for plants and garden products, serving local and regional customers. Our commitment to quality is evident in our carefully selected stock from reputable suppliers. We specialise in compact garden solutions, including patio roses and trio family fruit trees. Our extensive hedging options cater to year-round planting requirements. We maintain a strong focus on customer education through practical advice and online resources.
Services
Plant Sales
Garden Accessories
Restaurant Service
Delivery Service
Horticultural Advice
Event Venue Hire
Details
- Year established: 1932
Highlights and features
- We have 90+ years of specialist horticultural experience
- We grow 300+ plant varieties on-site including rare shrubs
- Our team provides expert planting and garden design advice
- We offer plant delivery across Lancashire and surrounding areas
- We combine traditional nursery services with modern facilities
What people say
Excellent advice
Friendly staff
Delicious food
Great plant variety
Lovely ambiance
Services
Plant Sales
We offer over 300 plant varieties including specialist shrubs, roses, and fruit trees. Our stock features heathers, camellias, azaleas, and dwarf rhododendrons. Plants are available in various growth forms from bare root to mature specimens. Our expert staff provide planting advice for different soil types and garden conditions.
Garden Accessories
We supply comprehensive garden care products including lawn treatments, pest control solutions, and specialist plant feeds. Our range includes gardening tools, outdoor furniture, and decorative garden ornaments. We stock Algon outdoor cleaner for garden maintenance requirements.
Restaurant Service
The Arches Restaurant provides traditional home-cooked meals and beverages in a licensed setting. We serve afternoon tea daily except Sundays and offer special event menus. The venue accommodates private functions with advance booking arrangements.
Delivery Service
We operate a local delivery service for plants and garden products. Deliveries cover Preston, Southport, and surrounding Lancashire areas. This service benefits customers requiring larger plant purchases or those with transportation limitations.
Horticultural Advice
Our experienced team offers expert planting guidance and garden design consultations. We provide tailored recommendations for plant suitability based on location, soil type, and growth conditions. This service supports both novice and experienced gardeners.
Questions
What services does Embleys Nurseries offer?
We provide plants, garden products, horticultural advice, and restaurant services. Our plant range includes trees, shrubs, roses, and fruit varieties.
Are your plants available for delivery?
Yes, we offer local delivery for plants and garden products across Lancashire and surrounding areas.
What are your opening hours?
Nursery open Monday-Saturday 8:30am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm. Restaurant open Monday-Saturday 9am-4:30pm, Sunday 10am-3pm.
Do you provide gardening advice?
Our experienced staff offer free planting guidance and garden design consultations for all customer needs.
Can I book The Arches Restaurant?
Book restaurant tables by calling 01772 396081. Afternoon tea requires 24-hour advance booking.
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Reviews (4)
Sylvia Ferguson
Aug 25, 2021
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The thing that really let it down was the chips they tasted warmed up. Why can't you do fresh chips....is it too much to ask for.
Ann-Louise Grundy
Jul 03, 2021
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Great place. Quality plants and goods. We also had excellent afternoon tea in the restaurant. Will definately be back .
Ann Staton
Jun 01, 2021
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Great lunch in the Arches restaurant. Very good food, hot and tasty. Very safe and socially distanced.
Chris Wright
May 25, 2021
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Good selection of different plants flowers alpines shrubs with pricing to suit all pockets lots of thoughtful social distancing for a small operation
