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About Dobbies
It all started in 1865 with James Dobbie who created a business selling seeds. He named it Dobbie & Co. The company went on to build up a customer base and started opening garden centres that fast became a go-to destination.
A new turning point in the business came in 2019 with the acquisition of 37 stores, more than doubling our national footprint. We are UK’s leading garden centre retailer with 70 centres nationwide.
Our smallest store is little dobbies Clifton and the largest is Morpeth at 18,973sqm.
Dobbies is not your average garden centre; we exist to enrich people’s lives and nurture connections between people, the community and the environment. Dobbies offer carefully considered ranges in-store and online, high quality services, great restaurants and cafes as well as engaging experiences.
Dobbies is proud to be part of the #TerraCarta from HRH Prince of Wales’ Sustainable Markets Initiative.
Quick facts
- Founded by James Dobbie in 1865
- We are the largest garden centre operator in the UK with 70 stores nationwide
- We are privately owned by Midlothian Capital Partners Limited and Hattington Capital LLP
- We currently employ around 4000 Team Members
Press releases
Two London locations announced for little dobbies
Dobbies Garden Centres, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, today (Wednesday 12 May) announces the next two little dobbies stores that will open this year: Chiswick High Road and Westbourne Grove.
Dobbies springs forward with opening of 71st store
Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, today (Friday 30 April) opens its 71st store, located in Boston Lincolnshire.
Dobbies teams up with Butterfly Conservation in its latest podcast episode
Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, has launched the latest episode of its popular podcast, this time in collaboration with Butterfly Conservation to hear more about its ‘Nurture for Nature’ campaign.
Sustainable Dobbies
The UK’s leading garden centre retailer, Dobbies Garden Centres, demonstrates its support for the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) National Gardening Week (26 April – 2 May) with the launch of new sustainable products and the start of its #sustainabledobbies campaign.
Dobbies acquires Johnsons Garden Centre
Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, has announced the acquisition of Johnsons Garden Centre (Johnsons) located in Boston, Lincolnshire. This takes the total number of Dobbies stores to 71.
Dobbies partners with Butterfly Conservation
Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, has teamed up with UK wildlife charity, Butterfly Conservation, as the official partner for their Nurture for Nature campaign, in a bid to encourage people to look after themselves by looking after the natural world this spring.
Dobbies announces ‘Not Your Average Gardener’ awards to find UK’s best gardeners
Dobbies has announced the launch of its first-ever ‘Not Your Average Gardener’ awards, to find the UK’s best and most dedicated gardeners.
little dobbies opens its doors in Bristol
Dobbies Garden Centres, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, has opened a brand new format store in Bristol – little dobbies.
Dobbies launches virtual events to get UK gardens blooming this Spring
Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, has announced a programme of exclusive virtual events this Spring, to help gardeners of all ages and abilities take their green spaces to the next level.
Dobbies Swansea reopens
Following updated guidance from the Welsh Government that garden centres may open, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, Dobbies Garden Centres, has reopened.
Dobbies teams up with the RSPB for latest podcast episode
Dobbies Garden Centres has teamed up with the UK’s largest nature conservation charity, the RSPB, to release its latest podcast episode.
Annual Report and Financial Statements
Dobbies Garden Centres Group Limited (the “Group”) has filed the Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Group and its subsidiaries. These accounts are for the 53 weeks to 1 March 2020.
Dobbies partner with Too Good To Go in a bid to tackle food waste
The UK’s leading garden centre retailer, Dobbies, has partnered with surplus food app, Too Good To Go, in a bid to combat food waste across its stores.
Dobbies teams up with Teenage Cancer Trust to thank local heroes this Christmas
Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, has teamed up with Teenage Cancer Trust to give local heroes across the UK a Christmas to remember.
Dobbies raises £1million for Teenage Cancer Trust
Dobbies Gardren Centres has hit a major fundraising milestone, raising £1million for UK-wide charity, Teenage Cancer Trust.
Dobbies launch new format store in Scotland’s capital
Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer announces the development of its first small format store – Little Dobbies.
Dobbies builds partnership with Stroke Association
Dobbies has announced its support for the Stroke Association; a charity which provides specialist support and funds critical research for people affected by stroke.
Dobbies and Sainsbury’s launch grocery partnership
Dobbies Garden Centres announces an exclusive wholesale partnership with Sainsbury’s to bring a range of high quality food and grocery products to its centres.
Contact
Media enquiries
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