Pennells review
Updated October 17, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
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Our verdict
Pennells is a family owned Lincolnshire garden centre group known for plant expertise dating to 1780. It helps garden makers selecting outdoor furniture, parasols and planting stock through Lincoln, Sleaford and Cleethorpes centres backed by home delivery and centre collection options.
Key facts
- Best for
- Lincolnshire gardeners shopping outdoor furniture and plants
- Markets
- GB
- Legal entity
- Pennells Garden Centres Limited↗
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom↗
- Founded
- 1780↗
- Products
- Outdoor furniture
- Official website
- pennells.co.uk
Facts checked October 17, 2026, 2 sources
Pros and cons
Pros
- Long history as a family owned plant provider dating to 1780
- Three garden centers across Lincoln, Sleaford and Cleethorpes
- Wide choice of outdoor furniture, parasols and garden products
- Home delivery and center collection for home shopping
Cons
- Limited to three centers all within Lincolnshire, so travel may be needed
- Focus on garden and outdoor ranges rather than indoor furniture
Who it suits
- Homeowners furnishing patios and gardens
- Renters seeking plants and outdoor pieces
- Gift buyers seeking garden center gift experiences
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers seeking indoor furniture ranges
What it does well
Pennells brings together plants, gardening expertise and outdoor living in one local group. You find outdoor furniture and parasols alongside garden products that support planting, seating and entertaining outside. Three centers in Lincoln, Sleaford and Cleethorpes give you a county wide choice of displays and stock. Home delivery and center collection add flexibility when you cannot visit in person. Gift cards and an afternoon tea gift experience provide options for marking occasions.
Gardening knowledge across the county
Pennells presents itself as a group of gardening experts with centres throughout Lincolnshire. Its focus joins plants with outdoor living, so a buyer can plan a garden scheme that covers seating, shade and planting in one visit. Its long family history in the county gives the brand a close link to local gardens. The business appeals to people who want advice rooted in the county as well as a broad selection to browse.
Furniture and parasol lines
Outdoor furniture and parasols form the heart of the online range, alongside a wider selection of garden products. The furniture sits in full sets for dining and relaxing outside, while parasols add shade over patios and lawns. Some outdoor furniture sets are available for national delivery, which lets customers outside the county order larger pieces. The mix of seating, shade and garden goods makes it easy to build a complete outdoor area in one place.
Recycling old electricals
The business encourages customers to recycle old electrical items rather than throw them away. This approach is part of a wider commitment to reducing waste across the group. Customers who are replacing a garden appliance or an older electrical item are invited to bring the old one in for recycling instead of binning it.
Our full take
Lincolnshire garden centre group with an online shop for garden furniture, outdoor living and gardening products.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Pennells sell?+
Pennells sells outdoor furniture, parasols and a broad choice of garden products for outdoor living. You can browse plants alongside furniture for patios, lawns and balconies. The range centers on practical pieces for everyday garden use.
Where are Pennells garden centers?+
Pennells runs three garden centers in Lincoln, Sleaford and Cleethorpes in Lincolnshire. Each center serves local gardeners with plants and outdoor products. Home delivery and center collection support shopping beyond the local area.
How long has Pennells been operating?+
Pennells traces its history to 1780 as a plant provider. It describes itself as one of the oldest plant providers in the nation. That long continuity shapes its focus on gardening knowledge and garden products.
Who runs Pennells?+
Pennells is a family owned business based in Lincolnshire. It operates three centers across the county rather than a national chain. The company presents itself as a team of local gardening experts.
Where is Pennells based?+
Pennells is based in United Kingdom. (Source, checked October 17, 2026)
When was Pennells founded?+
Pennells was founded in 1780. (Source, checked October 17, 2026)
Sources
- pennells.co.uk checked October 17, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Founded, Description
“We currently run three centres within Lincolnshire based in Lincoln, Cleethorpes”
- pennells.co.uk/pennells-app-terms-and-conditions checked October 17, 2026
Backs: Legal entity
“Pennells Garden Centres Limited reserve the right to alter or delete any APP benefits at any time”
Compiled from 2 source pages, checked October 17, 2026. We did not open an account.
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