Garden Centres


As specialist advisers, Christie & Co brings unrivalled expertise in buying, selling and valuing these distinctive leisure businesses. Our dedicated team understands the unique dynamics of the garden centre market, from seasonal trading patterns to the growing importance of ancillary income streams.

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What's happening in the garden centre market?

In this short video, Tom Glanvill (Head of Leisure Brokerage) outlines key trends from the garden centre market in 2025 and shares some of his predictions for the year ahead.

To find out more about the garden centre market, read our Business Outlook 2026 report.

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Buy a garden centre with expert guidance

A well-presented garden centre can prove to be a worthwhile investment for someone looking to purchase a profitable business with significant turnover. Garden centre businesses benefit from multiple streams of income, often incorporating additional businesses - it's not uncommon to see a café, farm shop, or hardware outlet operating within the same site.

Our team will guide you through every stage of acquisition - from identifying the right opportunity to due diligence, negotiation, and completion.

In 2025, the Garden Centre Team....

£171m
combined value of garden centres we advised on in 2025
29%
increase in garden centre sales compared with 2024
43%
of sales in 2025 were leases, compared with less than 10% leasehold sales in 2024
50%+
of garden centres we brought to market in 2025 received four or more offers
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Our specialist market insight

The garden centre sector continues to demonstrate strong resilience, with consumer demand for plants, outdoor living, and lifestyle products remaining robust. Rising interest in sustainability, home growing, and outdoor entertaining has expanded the appeal of garden centres well beyond the traditional demographic.

Our specialists regularly publish market commentary and sector-specific reports to help clients stay ahead of market movements. Read our Business Outlook 2026 report for the latest trends and predictions from our garden centre team.

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For clients looking to buy, grow or sell their business, we offer an unrivalled depth and breadth of experience that adds true value, enabling our clients to attain their goals.

Contact one of our experts today

+44 333 034 1756leisure@christie.com
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Bespoke solutions for garden centre businesses of all sizes

No garden centre operation is too large or too small. Our team provides market-specific advice with care and clarity, supporting clients through acquisitions, disposals and valuations. We work with single-site independents, family-owned groups, and large corporate operators, tailoring our service to each client's objectives.

With established relationships in the market and an extensive buyer database, we consistently achieve the best outcomes for vendors and purchasers alike.

Garden Centres Key Contacts

Whether you're contemplating a sale, a purchase, or just need expert guidance, our garden centre specialists are well-versed in the intricacies of the sector and can help you achieve your unique objectives.
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Steve Rodell

Managing Director – Retail & Leisure

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Tom Glanvill

Head of Leisure Brokerage

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