Notcutts Woodbridge Garden Centre has commenced works that will see the transformation and modernisation of its indoor retail area. The project marks the third phase of redevelopment at Notcutts Woodbridge, creating a modern destination for customers to browse, shop and dine.
It follows on from two recent phases of development at the garden centre which have included a stylish restaurant and a new outdoor plants canopy area.
This phase of redevelopment will include a newly built front entrance and retail space, alongside a complete refit and reconfiguration of the current indoor area with new lighting, flooring and customer walkways throughout.
Once complete, Notcutts Woodbridge will increase its indoor retail space by 205 square metres and will offer a wider selection of clothing brands, homeware, gifts, furniture and houseplants. A new pet care area will also be introduced, stocking a range of pet food and supplies.
Since 2019, Notcutts Woodbridge has launched a spacious restaurant with alfresco dining terrace, a restored nature walk, inspirational show garden, outdoor plant canopies, and a welcoming new entrance area from the car park. The latest project demonstrates Notcutts’ commitment to investing in its original garden centre site – one of the first purpose-built garden centres of its kind in the UK, opened by Charles Notcutt in 1958.
Andrew Ingleton, Property Director at Notcutts, is overseeing the redevelopment project in partnership with local building contractor Dash Developments.
Andrew said: “Woodbridge has always been at the heart of Notcutts. While the garden centre has evolved many times over the years, we are keen to continue enhancing the experience for visitors today and for future generations.
“We are excited to embark on this next chapter of redevelopment, which will completely transform the indoor retail area. Once complete, customers can enjoy a more spacious and modern experience with beautiful displays, greater product choice, and easier accessibility throughout.”
Caroline Notcutt, Vice Chairman and Great-Granddaughter of Notcutts’ founder Roger Crompton Notcutt, said: “Our project in Woodbridge illustrates our commitment to diversifying our retail offer and investing in our original garden centre site, while maintaining our passion for plants and gardening at our core. We look forward to unveiling the transformation and sharing our vibrant indoor retail area with visitors in the year ahead.”
The redevelopment will be a year-long project, completed in gradual stages to minimise the impact on customers. The garden centre will remain open as usual throughout.
The project will also incorporate various energy-saving and sustainability initiatives including wall, floor and roof insulation and a new roof designed to support solar panels in the future.
Founded in Woodbridge in 1897, Notcutts operates 19 garden centres nationwide. For more information, visit www.notcutts.co.uk.
