Welcome to Charlton Park
Welcome to the online home of Charlton Park Garden Centre, based in Wantage Oxfordshire. Charlton Park is a family run business run by the Stevenson family for over 50 years. On this page you will find news of the different activities that we offer over the course of the year. In 2011 this included visits by the Vale & Downland Bee Keepers, free kids planting sessions and Grow Your Own Fruit and Veg workshops.
If in the meantime you would like to contact us we would be happy to help on 01235 772700 or click on the Contact Us tab for e mail. For a map of our location please click on the Garden Centre tab above. Alternatively for sat nav our post code is OX12 8EP.
Seed Potatoes at Charlton Park
At Charlton Park we are passionate about seed potatoes. In 2011 we had 19 local schools competing in a potato growing competition. Whether you want to grow potatoes in a single patio container or a large allotment we can help. our special Seed Potato Week, when different varieties of loose tubers can be bought, starts on 23rd January. If you would like to buy seed potatoes on line please click on www.charlton-park.co.uk.
Spring Events
2-4pm Thursday 16th and 10 - 12pm Friday 17th February
Kids Activities
Make or decorate a bird box. These activities can be as simple or creative as you choose and are suitable for all age ranges. The price is £5 per child per activity. To avoid disappointment please book in advance on 01235 772700.
Grow Your Own - Potatoes for Beginners
Saturday 24th March 10-12pm
In this session you will learn how to grow your own potatoes in whatever space you have, be it an allotment or a patio planter. As well as advice the price includes a bag of seed potatoes and growing bag. Tickets are £5 and can be bought in advance. Please call 01235 772700.
Grow Your Own - Seeds versus Plants
Saturday 21st April 10-12pm
In this session you will learn how to grow your runner beans, tomatoes, courgetters etc from seed or young plant and think about the pros and cons of each method. Tickets are £5 and can be bought in advance. Please call 01235 772700.
Look out in the Wantage and Grove Review for our monthly Gardening and Pet Columns.
Come and build or paint a bird box
Thursday 16th Feb 2-4pm
Friday 17th Feb 10am-12pm
Tickets £5