British Garden Centres acquires former Dobbies in Newcastle

British Garden Centres has acquired the former Dobbies Gosforth site at Gosforth Park in Newcastle upon Tyne.

This strategic move marks a milestone for the business, further solidifying its position as the largest family-run garden centre group in the UK, taking the portfolio to 68 stores.

The existing team will be retained. There will also be a recruitment drive, creating new employment opportunities within the local area.  

The centre is planned to re-open mid to late February. 

British Garden Centres (BGC) is the UK’s largest family-owned garden centre group with 68 centres around the country. The group is owned and led by The Stubbs family, who also own and operate Woodthorpe Leisure Park in Lincolnshire. Since 2018 it has expanded rapidly with the acquisition of 50 garden centres allowing it to grow from its heartland to the business it is now with 68 garden centres spread from Carmarthen to Ramsgate, Wimborne to East Durham.

Charles Stubbs, founder and director of British Garden Centres, said: “We are delighted to welcome the Gosforth Garden Centre into our family, along with the team members and customers. It’s another very exciting opportunity as we have clear ambitions to grow the centre. We look forward to getting ready for the opening.”