Business Details
14 Years
experience
Alexandra Nurseries: Penge's Premier Garden Centre & Caf
Alexandra Nurseries, established in 2012 by landscape gardener John Parker and now managed by his son Owen, is a family-run garden centre and caf in Penge, South East London. Our heritage stems from the Estate House and workshop originally serving Victorian cottages, evolving into a curated space offering indoor and outdoor plants, vintage homewares, and ethically sourced gifts. We prioritise UK-based suppliers, partnering with independent growers in Sussex and Kent to ensure hardy, sustainably grown plants.Our caf serves locally baked cakes and coffee from Penge, reflecting our commitment to supporting small businesses. With a focus on reducing our carbon footprint, we stock products from family-run enterprises like B Skincare and Cambridge Imprint, ensuring ethical production. Our team combines decades of horticultural expertise with a passion for fostering community connections through gardening and local produce.
Services
Garden Centre
Plant Nursery
Caf
Gift Shop
Ethical Sourcing
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Family-run since 2012 with horticultural expertise
- Ethically sourced plants from UK independent growers
- Curated selection of unique gifts and vintage homewares
- Wheelchair accessible with local community focus
- Caf serving freshly baked goods from London bakeries
Services
Garden Centre
Our garden centre offers a carefully curated selection of indoor and outdoor plants, including herbaceous perennials, shrubs, and tropical specimens. We prioritise hardy, ethically sourced plants from UK growers in Sussex and Kent. The nursery supports sustainable gardening through partnerships with award-winning compost producers.
Ethical Gift Shop
The gift shop features unique items from independent UK businesses, including B Skincare products, Cambridge Imprint stationery, and St. Eval candles. All products are ethically sourced, focusing on family-run suppliers and environmentally responsible production methods.
Caf
Our caf serves freshly baked cakes, seasonal soups, and sandwiches sourced from local bakers and London-based bakeries. Coffee is supplied by Carnival Coffee Roasters, ethically sourced from Colombia and roasted in Penge, supporting fair trade practices.
People
John Parker
Founder
John Parker founded Alexandra Nurseries in 2012, leveraging his landscape gardening expertise to create a sustainable garden centre focused on ethical sourcing and community engagement.
Owen Parker
Manager
Owen Parker now runs Alexandra Nurseries, continuing his father's legacy by maintaining strong ties with UK growers and expanding the centre's ethical product range.
Questions
When was Alexandra Nurseries established?
Alexandra Nurseries was founded in 2012 by landscape gardener John Parker and is now managed by his son Owen.
What services do you offer?
We provide a garden centre with plants and homeware, an ethical gift shop, and a café serving locally sourced food and coffee.
Do you source products ethically?
Yes, 90% of our stock comes from UK independent growers and family-run businesses, ensuring ethical and sustainable production.
Is the nursery wheelchair accessible?
Yes, we offer wheelchair access, though our historic layout may present some navigation challenges.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit/debit cards and contactless payments for both in-store and online purchases.
Can I host events at your venue?
Our garden centre occasionally hosts community events and workshops focused on gardening and sustainable living practices.
