Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Garden Centre Since 1911
Established in 1911, Palmers Garden Centre has grown from a small allotment business on the edge of Leicester into a family-run enterprise spanning two Leicestershire locations. With four generations of expertise, we specialise in providing high-quality plants, gardening products, and outdoor living solutions. Our dedicated team combines extensive horticultural knowledge with a commitment to customer service, offering tailored advice for both seasoned gardeners and newcomers. Beyond gardening, we operate welcoming cafes serving homemade food and a home and gift department featuring ceramics, kitchenware, and interior accessories.Our award-winning plant areas and extensive outdoor furniture range reflect our dedication to quality and innovation. As a proudly independent business, we maintain a focus on evolving with customer needs while preserving traditional values. Our Palmers Rewards Membership programme recognises loyal customers, and our online shop extends accessibility for those unable to visit in person. With over a century of experience, we remain a trusted destination for gardening expertise, seasonal displays, and family-friendly amenities.
Services
Gardening
Cafe Services
Home Decor
Outdoor Furniture
Online Shopping
Details
- Year established: 1911
Highlights and features
- We have over 110 years of experience in horticulture and gardening retail.
- Our award-winning plant areas showcase seasonal varieties with expert knowledge.
- We operate two accessible Leicestershire locations with dedicated customer service teams.
- Our Palmers Rewards Membership programme offers tangible benefits for regular customers.
- We combine physical store experiences with convenient online shopping options.
What people say
Fantastic seasonal plants
Friendly helpful staff
Delicious homemade food
Lovely shopping experience
Award-winning plant areas
Services
Gardening
We provide extensive gardening solutions featuring seasonal plants, horticultural expertise, and landscaping materials. Our award-winning plant areas cater to both professional landscapers and home gardeners. Customers benefit from four generations of accumulated knowledge and tailored advice for all gardening projects.
Cafe Services
Our Cafe 1911 offers homemade meals, baked goods, and beverages in welcoming environments at both locations. The menu features daily fresh preparations suitable for family gatherings or individual relaxation. The cafe complements shopping experiences with comfortable seating and regular menu updates.
Outdoor Furniture
We supply quality outdoor furniture including dining sets, loungers, and modular arrangements from national and international suppliers. Our range accommodates various garden sizes and budgets with both classic and contemporary designs. Customers receive expert guidance to select durable, stylish outdoor solutions.
Home Decor
Our home and gift department features ceramics, paintings, kitchenware, and interior accessories. The dedicated team assists customers in selecting decorative items that complement their personal style. Products combine practicality with aesthetic appeal for both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Online Shopping
We extend our product range through online ordering with delivery and click-and-collect options. The service includes garden furniture, water features, and homeware with local delivery available. This digital platform maintains accessibility for customers unable to visit physical stores.
Questions
What are Palmers Garden Centre's opening hours?
Our Enderby and Ullesthorpe stores operate Monday to Saturday 09:00-17:00, with Sunday hours varying between 09:30-16:00 and 10:00-16:00.
Do you offer online shopping options?
Yes, we provide online ordering for garden furniture, water features, and homeware with delivery and click-and-collect options available from our Enderby store.
Are dogs permitted in your stores?
Yes, we welcome dogs when kept under control and on a lead, reflecting our family-friendly environment and outdoor space focus.
Do you have gift vouchers available?
We offer gift vouchers applicable across our gardening products, homeware, and cafe services, available for purchase in-store or through our website.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit/debit cards and contactless payments in-store, with online transactions processed securely through our website's checkout system.
Can I collect loyalty points at both locations?
Our Palmers Rewards Membership allows point collection at both Enderby and Ullesthorpe stores, redeemable against purchases at either location.
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Catrina Rogers
Mar 13, 2018
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I booked and paid for afternoon tea for Mothering Sunday which I paid 30 for as it was 15 per person I took my three young children two 5year old and 2year old as a treat as they don't eat much at all and I took my mum also as a treat, the waiting staff were lovely but was gutted when they brought our platter of food as for my 30 that I pre paid we got 8 triangle sandwiches, 2 approx 2cm x 2cm Square pieces of quiche, a tiny bowl of not very nice crisps, 2 scones with cream and jam, 2 very small chocolate sponge cakes and 2pieces of dry baguette that had melted cheese on, I feel ripped off and angry as 30 is a lot of money I thought that there would be sufficient amount for my young children to share and have the chance to try different mini cakes but this was not the case I ended up spending extra money that I don't really have on extra sandwiches and cake, I'm absolutely gutted especially because I've always loved palmers and have never had any issues before. I won't be pre booking any special event again there.
Karen Leadbitter
Apr 25, 2017
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Had afternoon tea with my friends at palmers yesterday afternoon, staff were great deb & Wilma (haha) or was it Vilma? Anyway lovely staff and a lovely afternoon tea, we thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone. Thanks all xxxx
