Belton Garden Centre is built in the former formal walled gardens of Belton House. Belton House was built in the mid 1600s and the walled garden area was established in the 1800s. Unusually the 16ft walls which surround the garden centre are hollow. They were built like this to provide a cavity heating system, to supply warmth to the plants grown on the wall sides.
The heating was supplied by boiler houses along the length of the wall. Plants originally grown here, mostly unseen in the United Kingdom, included apricots, peaches and melons, making the owners of Belton House the envy of others for their fine fruit displays. It is reported that during the hey-day of the House over 25 gardeners were employed on the site of Belton Garden Centre.
The heating was supplied by boiler houses along the length of the wall. Plants originally grown here, mostly unseen in the United Kingdom, included apricots, peaches and melons, making the owners of Belton House the envy of others for their fine fruit displays. It is reported that during the hey-day of the House over 25 gardeners were employed on the site of Belton Garden Centre.
Services
As a family owned Garden Centre we pride ourselves on our service and knowledge, therefore we are happy to discuss your gardening problems and special requirements and offer ideas and solutions. Our Gardener's Shop has everything you require to keep your garden healthy and tidy. We offer huge ranges of plant feeds, fertilizers and pest control.
Our range of gifts includes everything from the traditional gardeners' gifts, glassware, beautiful china, candles and books. We have a wonderful choice of toiletries to suit all tastes and we have personal gifts and handbags too. Plus lots, lots more! Why not also choose a card from our excellent selection to compliment that lovely gift.
Wild birds need looking after in order for them to breed happily and not diminish. Many breeds of wild bird are becoming rare and it is our responsibility to try to look after them. Offering the correct range of feeds to your birds encourages them to stay in your garden and local vicinity. Also don't forget birds need water even in winter, so always make sure fresh water is freely available whether it be from the bird bath or from a drinker.
Regardless of the season the Belton Garden Centre outdoor plant area is bustling with activity as staff and customers prepare for the gardening season ahead. We have a wide variety of plants to choose from whether you're looking for an instant impact of colour, as well as evergreen and deciduous plant types.
Houseplants bring life to your home. Not only do they add colour and perfume, they also bring a number of health benefits, such as creating a sense of calm and wellbeing, absorbing toxins to provide cleaner air inside the home and boosting humidity levels. Houseplants make excellent gifts and we are happy to gift wrap your plant in order to make it extra special.
