Gorgeous new garden centre in Parish Lane

[chrism]

A stunning new garden centre opened this past weekend in the Alexandra Cottages area in Parish Lane. It's really charming and not only does it sell plants, it also has a shop with vintage homes and gardening items, lovely gifts AND a small cafe with outdoor seating serving proper coffee and homemade cakes.

It's exactly the kind of place Sydenham and Penge needs. The lovely owners John and Sarah moved here from South West London - I urge you all to swing by and support this fantastic new business.

Christina
PS- I have photos but can't for the life of me figure out how to upload them.

[Rachael]

Sounds lovely. Is there parking around there? Which part of Parish Lane is it on?

[chrism]

It's by the railway bridge (Penge East), in the Estate House. They are open Tuesday to Saturday from 9.30 to 5.30 and Sundays and Bank Holidays from 10 to 4.00. There is parking around there (but not on site) but they also offer free local delivery. Their website will be live soon - alexandranurseries.co.uk

No, I'm not getting paid for this, just very impressed and I had a lovely chat with the owners!

[Annie]

Sounds nice Chris

[Maria]

Wow - sounds amazing! Will be there this coming w/end! Thanks for letting us know

[chrism]

Okay - let's see if this works - here are some photos I took from Alexandra Nurseries:





C.

[Maria]

Well done: you managed it! I shall be there at the weekend as I said and have every intention of taking several people with me. Yet ANOTHER fantastic development in our area!

[G-Man]

Well done: you managed it! I shall be there at the weekend as I said and have every intention of taking several people with me. Yet ANOTHER fantastic development in our area!

We may well see you there! Sounds great.

G-Man

[s cheeseman]

I popped down today and was very impressed. John and Sarah are friendly, helpful and open to suggestions, they are going to buy a few highchairs and stock gluten free cake due to several requests.

[alywin]

The nurseries website isn't working yet, but the cottages one is:
http://www.alexandracottages.co.uk/
It looks as though that little area of Penge is developing its own mini town forum!

I looked in briefly today, and it looks very nice.

[marianne]

I would love to visit this garden centre - could someone please tell me where the "Estate House" is please?

Thanks
Marianne

[chrism]

It's the Penge East end of Parish Lane. You really can't miss it.

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[Maria]

On ParishLane, Immediately opposite the juntion with Penge Lane. We've just been: it's even better than I was expecting; will definitely be going back....

[Zoelee]

I've just been and it's great. I've only got a balcony, but there was plenty for me there!
I'll definitely be going back for afternoon tea sometime soon

[Ronski]

We went in there last weekend, think they've done a really nice job of presenting it, nice idea with the coffee area.

Well worth a visit I'd say and lots of interesting plants, better than Homebase for picking up something different.

[Columbus]

Went on Sunday. Very nice place and plants and really friendly.

[Tim Lund]

Gets my vote too.

[umbrella]

Another vote from me too, it's a lovely place. Popped in there the other week and picked up some really healthy looking herbs.

Will be going back to get a lavender plant soon, ran out of space in my bike panniers the last time.

[Eagle]

I assumed the first couple of posts were from the owners but maybe is worth visiting.

[Tim Lund]

I assumed the first couple of posts were from the owners but maybe is worth visiting.

Is there a 'grumpy old man' emoticon?