Pennells
Britain's oldest family-owned garden centre, run by the same family since 1780 with three Lincolnshire locations.
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Pennells is one of the oldest garden companies in the country and is probably the oldest still in the same family ownership. The business was founded by Richard Pennell in 1780 with a nursery in Sturton by Stow, Lincolnshire. The firm still possesses his copy of "Eden, or a Compleat Body of Gardening" from 1757.
Walter E. Pennell was a pioneer in developing the modern "out of town" garden centre, opening Pennells' first centre in 1966 on the Brant Road nursery site. The original centre consisted of a small shop with beds of plants grown in old crisp tins from the local Smith's Crisp Factory.
Today, the company is run by the seventh and eighth generations - Richard Pennell and his son William. They operate three centres in Lincolnshire: Lincoln, Cleethorpes, and Sleaford. The Lincoln centre was redeveloped in 2008/2009 and 2015, now featuring a 420-seat restaurant and luxury food hall.
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Company Information
Founded
1780
Headquarters
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK
Number of Stores
3
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Pennells?
Pennells was founded in 1780, making it over 240 years old and one of Britain's oldest family-owned garden businesses.
Where are Pennells centres located?
Pennells has three garden centres in Lincolnshire: Lincoln, Cleethorpes, and Sleaford.
Do Pennells have restaurants?
Yes, each centre has a restaurant. The Lincoln centre features a 420-seat restaurant and luxury food hall.
Britain's Oldest Family Garden Centre
Founded in 1780, Pennells has been run by the same family for eight generations, making it one of Britain's oldest garden businesses.
Three Lincolnshire Centres
Visit garden centres in Lincoln, Cleethorpes, and Sleaford, each with restaurants and extensive plant ranges.
Pioneers of Modern Garden Centres
Walter E. Pennell pioneered the modern out-of-town garden centre concept in the 1960s.
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