Thompson's Petham

If you are keen on gardening and love everything that grows, we invite you to come to Thompson's Garden Centre in Petham. Our experienced staff has a wealth of gardening knowledge to share, and our extensive range of locally grown plants offers you a great choice for your garden.

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Thompson's Petham
Stone Street
Canterbury
CT4 5PW
Kent
Petham

 ­ 01227 700449
 ­ [email protected]

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We are delighted to announce that our Petham Garden Centre has won the award for Most Improved Garden Centre, awarded by the Garden Centre Association for the Local Garden Centre Category in the South Thames area. 

A big congratulations and a massive thank you to all the dedicated staff who put in so much hard work to make this possible.

As a thank you to our loyal customers we're please to announce Poppies brand NEW Customer Loyalty card.  When you buy 8 hot drinks, we'll give you the next one for FREE. 

With our new loyalty card you can get more of what you love, barista quality Coffee and speciality Tea. To collect stamps all you have to do is purchase a hot drink and we'll stamp your card. Ask for a card at the counter and get your first stamp today!

Visit Poppies Coffee shop, where you can enjoy barista quality coffee in a relaxed atmosphere.

Freshly baked, homemade scones are our specialty, which make a perfect accompaniment to your cup of tea or coffee.

At Thompson's Garden Centre Petham, we're passionate about plants. Plants aren't just what we sell – they're what we love. We take enormous pride in growing and caring for quality plants, with many of our plants grown by us on our very own nurseries.

Our friendly and experienced team shares a genuine passion for gardening and has a wealth of knowledge to help you get the very best from your garden. Whether you're looking for the perfect plant, advice on what will thrive in a particular spot, or tips on caring for an existing favourite, we're always happy to help.

We believe that great plants deserve great advice, so don't be afraid to ask questions. From beginners taking their first steps into gardening to seasoned enthusiasts looking for something special, we're here to share our expertise and help your plants flourish. It's this passion, dedication, and personal service that has helped make Thompson's Welling an award-winning destination for plant lovers.

You'll find Thompson's Garden Centre Petham in the heart of the Kent countryside, just a short drive from Canterbury. Our garden centre in Petham offers a wide range of gardening supplies, quality compost, seasonal plants, shrubs, trees, and garden essentials for every outdoor space. Whether you're looking for plants near Canterbury, expert gardening advice, or a relaxing browse around our plant nursery, Thompson's Petham is the perfect destination. Surrounded by beautiful rural scenery and with ample free parking available, visiting Thompson's Petham couldn't be easier.

Get to meet Martin, Thompson's Petham's manager. He joined Thompson’s as a Plant Manager in 2018 before taking up his current position as a General Manager in 2021.

Horticulturist at heart

He trained in horticulture at Hadlow College and has worked in the gardening industry his whole career. Martin has held various positions at a number of well-known garden centres, mostly as a Plant Manager, also various landscape companies and gardens, including a time as a gardener at RHS Wisley.

Favourite plant

Martin loves all kinds of plants, but one of his favourites is the Meconopsis – Blue Poppy.

Get to know Martin

Do you want to ask Martin for advice? Check our opening hours and visit Thompson's Petham. 

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