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We are open everyday from 10-4pm
Update 19/02/21
WE ARE HAPPY TO SAY WE ARE OPEN EVERY DAY 10-4PM
It is lovely to see the longer days and the promise that Spring is coming. We have been busy stocking up in the last couple of weeks with new stock arriving almost daily. This past week we have had a large delivery of plants from Holland and our beds are getting fuller with many shrubs including Camelias, Rhododendrons, Paeonies & Tree paeonies, Choisya, Viburnum, Buddleja, Corylus, Daphne, Dicentra, Forsythia, Hydrangea, Iberis, Magnolias, Philadelphus, Potentilla, Syringa, Weigela, Aucuba, Euonymus, Festucas, Hebes, Lavender, Photinia, Pieris and many more plants including standard Bays and beautiful Acers. Come down and have a look.
We still have a great selection of seed potatoes, onion sets, garlic, shallots along with Thompson and Morgan seeds and all seed trays and pots to get you started. This week also saw the arrival of our decorative bagged stone.
We are still following the safety guidelines as set out by the government and ask you to follow them when you visit-
- Where possible, please visit on your own and not in groups or a maximum of 2.
- Please stay at least 2 metres from other customers and staff.
- Please do not mix with other households & if you have children with you please keep them by your side.
- Unless exempt for medical reasons, it is now mandatory for customers to wear face coverings in all shops.
We ask you to adhere to these guidelines for the safety of our customers and staff.
Thank you for your continued support and we hope to see you soon! #staysafe
Our Range
Our garden centre has an extensive selection of goods in stock through our long-standing relationships with our able suppliers. Here is a selection and you can view all our range via the link below.
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and look forward to seeing you soon
Award-winning and part of the community in south-east London
From starting as a landscaping company in 1959 to the opening of the garden centre in 1989 and right up to the present day, Shannons is a part of Forest Hill in south-east London, providing outstanding garden services to the community.
Read about how our father Henry ‘Bob’ Shannon started it all and how we, his children, continue this award-winning, family-run business still striving to maintain his high standards, being proud to say our company has been pleasing customers for years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are your the opening times?
Monday to Sunday: 10am – 4pm
*We reserve the right to amend these opening hours at short notice due to Covid-19. Please wear a face covering when visiting Shannons, and be respectful of fellow customers and staff.
What are your Covid-19 procedures?
Please do not visit us if you feel unwell. Whilst on-site, we ask everyone to respect each other and stay 2 metres apart if possible or 1 metre plus if not.
We ask all customers to wear a face covering when entering the shop and follow the one-way system.
Children are to remain beside their parent/guardian and are not allowed to be in the shop on their own.
Do you offer a delivery service?
We offer a limited local delivery service at the moment. There is a charge for delivery SE23: £10 / SE4 & SE26: £15.
Other local postcodes please call or email for details.
Do you have a car park?
Yes, we do – access is via our main entrance in Malham Road, SE23 1AH.
Is the entrance in Stanstead Road open?
No, and it will remain closed for the foreseeable future – walking access is from our front entrance is via Beadnell Road and driving is via Wastdale Road SE23 1AH
Do you sell or accept gift vouchers?
We don’t have our own gift vouchers, but we do accept and sell The HTA National Garden Gift Voucher.
Do you sell pond plants/supplies?
Sorry, we do not sell anything to do with ponds.
Can I order your products online?
No, we do not offer this service at the moment.
Do you allow dogs in the garden centre?
Yes, as long as they are on a lead and the owner has control. We have a black cat called Jacob who visits us every day and is often found walking around or sleeping in the shop so please watch out for him.
Do you provide landscaping and gardening services?
No, not anymore – we recommend you visit your local community forums and ask for recommendations.
When will Christmas trees be in stock?
November 2021