About Darfoulds
Darfoulds Nursery began as a plant nursery back in the 1960s and has grown since then to become regarded as one of the leading plant nurseries in the region. From humble beginnings selling our produce at Worksop market to now, we have always worked hard to ensure that we produce great plants for fair and competitive prices.
At Darfoulds you'll find a fantastic selection of plants to suit every garden, along with freshly grown vegetables. With much of the stock grown on site, quality and plant health comes first, offering customers excellent value without the middleman.
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Darfoulds greenhouse coffee shop provides a welcoming place to relax and enjoy a delicious range of homemade breakfasts and lunches, along with tempting cakes and sweet treats.Â
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As a family run business, Darfoulds takes great pride in its reputation for quality, friendly service and reliability. Each visit comes with a warm welcome and a commitment to providing a great experience for all.Â
About Darfoulds
A Brief History of Darfoulds
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Our garden centre has a rich history dating back to 1963, when the Thompson family purchased the original land and two neighbouring houses. In those early days, the site was used to grow vegetables such as leeks, potatoes, beetroot and cabbages, right where our car park and where the pond now stands. Back then we traded as Thompson Brothers Fruit and Vegetables, selling produce on Worksop market
As supermarkets began to change the way people shopped for fruit and veg, the focus gradually shifted towards ornamental gardening, and in 1980 the brothers decided to split and that’s when Darfoulds Garden Centre was born complete with the creation of our now much loved pond area. This was ran by John Thompson and his wife Mary.
Growth continued, and in 2010, the business was passed down to Benjy Thompson and his wife Mel, who took over and proudly opened our Coffee Shop with just four tables and a first-day takings of only £3.50. Since then, we’ve grown enormously and now welcome many more visitors each day, but we still hold onto those family roots that started it all.