British Garden Centres, the UK’s largest family-owned garden centre group, has acquired St Bridget Nurseries in Exeter
In a significant move for the brand, the historic site will be renamed Exeter Garden Centre, marking the 80th location to join the family.
This milestone follows an exceptionally strong start to 2026 for the business. The addition of Exeter Garden Centre comes hot on the heels of a rapid expansion period, which has successfully seen Dronfield, Grantham, Pepper Hill, Staplehurst, Knaresborough, and Alton welcomed into the portfolio earlier this year.
St Bridget Nurseries has been a staple of the Exeter area since 1925, serving the local community for over a century. From just an acre of land in 1925, St Bridget Nurseries has grown to about 100 acres under the Langdon family, currently run by the fourth generation, Tammy Falloon. Known for growing and selling quality plants, the site fits perfectly into British Garden Centres’ portfolio of community-focused, plant-led destinations.
Charles Stubbs, founder and director at British Garden Centres, said: “We are thrilled to welcome the Exeter team into the British Garden Centres family. Reaching our 80th centre is a momentous occasion for us, and we couldn’t be prouder. St Bridget Nurseries has a wonderful history, and as it transitions to Exeter Garden Centre, we intend to uphold and build upon its reputation for excellence, whilst carrying on the family-led values that make it such a great store in the community.”
Tammy Falloon, owner of St Bridget’s Nurseries, added: “St Bridget Garden Centre has been in my family for 101 years, and after 20 years at the helm, the time has come for me to pass our beloved family business onto another family to see it through the next century. I am proud to announce that it will now become known as Exeter Garden Centre and be part of the British Garden Centres group.’’
