Orchids by Peter White, 61 Stanwell Lea, Middleton Cheney, BANBURY, Oxon OX17 2RH [Tel 01295 712159 and Fax 01295 710668. You can also email Peter - click here. He stocks a good range of plants and the nursery is open to the public but please phone first. Please send an SAE to request a catalogue. There is also a website which you can visit by clicking this link.
Equatorial Plant Co. (Dr. Richard Warren) 7 Gray Lane, BARNARD CASTLE, Co Durham, DL12 8PD [Tel 01833 690519] A specialist seed and meristem raising laboratory open to public by appointment only. South American, Papua and New Guinea and Madagascar species seedlings available by mail order. Phone or write for details.
Malcolm Perry Orchids, 298 Park Lane, Frampton Cotterell, BRISTOL, BS36 2BL [Tel 01454 773055, Fax 01454 778737 and Mobile 0802302992]. He stocks a wide range of unusual species and hybrids including miniatures, many of which are mounted. Mail order is available.
Butterfields Pleiones, Harvest Hill, BOURNE END, Bucks SL8 5JJ [Tel 01628 525455]. This nursery holds the National Pleiones collection and specialises exclusively in these terrestrial orchids. They offer a full mail order service, including international\overseas post. The nursery is open to the public but please telephone for opening times.
A J Keeling & Sons, Grange Nurseries, North View Road, Westgate Hill, BRADFORD, West Yorks. B04 6NS [Tel 01274 682120]. Specialises in Masdevallias but carries other genera. Please phone before visiting - mail order service available.
Deva Orchids, Littlebrook Farm, Stryt Isa, Pen-y-ffordd, CHESTER CH4 0JY [Tel 01978 762454] Nursery is open to the public but please telephone first. Specialises in Phalaenopsis and Oncidiinae. Mail order service and plant lists available on request.
Orchid Answers, 113 Second Avenue, Almondington, Birdham, CHICHESTER, West Sussex [Tel 01243 511322]. This nursery is run by Ray Bilton (formerly from McBeans) and offers a varied range of orchids. The nursery is open 10.00am to 4.00pm, Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays). Mail order available and credit cards accepted. He publishes a list which includes a useful map to locate the nursery.
Sylvan Orchid, CRAWLEY, West Sussex [Tel 01293 785784]. This nursery is closing and being re-located - Stan Purdue and Pat Oldnow are both members of our society. You can email Stan by clicking here. This nursery specialises in Paphs, Phrags and Phalaenopsis species and primary hybrids. They also stock a wide range of sundries and will supply by mail. Please contact him as his new nursery will be open by appointment only. .
Laurence Hobbs Orchids, Bailffs Cottage, Hophurst Lane, CRAWLEY DOWN, West Sussex. [Tel 01342 715 142]. One of my local nurseries who supports Eastbourne Orchid Society with talks, trade stands etc. A wide range of plants always available to visitors or by mail order (credit cards accepted)- lists can be supplied. Lawrence is the sole UK agent for Carter & Holmes which are amongst the top USA breeders of Cattleya hybrids. The nursery is closed on Fridays.
Exmoor Orchids, The Orchid House, St. Georges St, DUNSTER, Nr Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5SB [Tel/Fax 01643 821087] The nursery which has been re-located from Porlock now specialises exclusively in Paph & Phrag species/primary hybrids.. Plants can be supplied by mail order and lists are available. Visitors are welcome at the nursery (not open Sunday mornings) but are asked to telephone in advance.
Uzumara Orchids, ( I & E la Croix), 9 Port Henderson, GAIRLOCH, Ross-shire IV21 2AS (Tel 01445 741228) This nursery carries a wide range of African species seedlings available in pot or mounted on bark. Whilst they supply by mail order they are happy to see visitors by prior appointment. They are also able to export overseas - with the appropriate documentation.
Roydon Orchids, Perks Lane, Presiwood, GT MISSENDEN, Bucks HP16 0JD [Tel 01494 863224] . Specialises in miniature and standard cymbidiums but sells a range of other plants. The nursery is open by appointment only although Roy Barrow often attends orchid fares and exhibitions - No Mail order available.
Phoenix Orchids, Pennine House, 50 Pinnar Lane, Southowram, HALIFAX HX3 9QT [Tel 01422 362509] Nursery stocks a good range of genera. Open to visitors by appointment only but they supply by mail order. Send an SAE for lists.
Phalaeonpsis.co.uk. 141 King Acre Road, HEREFORD, HR4 0SP [Tel & Fax 01432 268650]. Email link kenmillardship@compuserve.com. This is a specialist Phalaeopsis nursery supplying high quality, United Kingdom laboratory produced orchids, mainly from awarded parent plants. Selections of seedlings available at special offer prices. The nursery is mail order only. Write or telephone the owner Ken Millardship for lists. A website will hopefully be available next year.
Mansell and Hatcher Ltd, Cragg Wood Nurseries, Woodlands Drive, Rawdon, LEEDS LS19 6LQ [Tel01132 502016] Possibly the oldest orchid nursery in the UK. Most types of orchid available but best known for their Odont Hybrids. A catalogue is available together with plant lists and a full mail order service. The nursery is open to the public.
McBeans Orchids, Cooksbridge, LEWES, East Sussex, BN8 4PR [Tel 01273 400228. This world famous nursery for Cymbidiums and Odontoglossums is open daily. A full colour catalogue is available and plants can be sent by mail order. A wide range of plants and seed flasks available.
Robin Nurseries, Robin Cottage, Kingsbury Episcopi, MARTOCK, Somerset TA12 6AT [Tel 01935 824311/ Fax 01935 814114]. The nursery is run by Matt Crowle who is importing from the Far East to order. His list includes flowering size varieties of Vanda, Ascocenda and allied genera as well as some species and seedling plants. The prices are very reasonable as your order is placed and paid for in advance but note that the plants are supplied bare root. Please contact him for a list and the nursery is not open to the public.
Woodstock Orchids, Woodstock House, 50 Pound House, Great Brickhill, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 9AS [Tel 01525 261352] Nursery open by appointment only. Wide range of genera available. Specialises in greenhouse automation equipment. Please send SAE with enquiries for lists.
Burnham Nurseries & Orchid Paradise, Forches Cross, NEWTON ABBOT, Devon TQ12 6PZ [Tel 01626 52233]. Wide range of plants in the nursery which is open daily. A mail order service is given (credit cards accepted) and a superb colour catalogue is available. This nursery has a large exhibition centre which is well worth visiting if you are in the area. Click here or here to visit their websites.
Plested Orchids, 38 Florence Road, College Town, SANDHURST, Berks GU47 0QD. [Tel 01276 32947] Specialises in mail order but visitors are welcome by prior appointment. Wide variety of flasks and seedlings available. Please write for lists.
Ray Creek, 7 Jacklin Lane, Luddington, SCUNTHORPE, Sth Humberside DN17 4RB [Tel 01724 798445]. He sells a wide range of plants and is particularly helpful to new growers. Ray has a web site which is listed on my link page. Please telephone if you wish to visit the nursery - he is happy to supply by mail order.
Ivens Orchids, Great Barn Dell, St Albans Road, Sandridge, ST.ALBANS, AL4 9LB.[Tel 01727 863178] Nursery open by appointment only. Mainly Cymbidiums and Phalaenopsis plants. Whilst this nursery supplies to the commercial trade only they will be happy to advise visiting orchidists by appointment.
Boden Orchids Mr M J Boden, 48 Waverley, Woodside, TELFORD, Shropshire [Tel/Fax 01952 588635]. This nursery specialises in Phals & Doritanopsis crosses and raises plant from their own stock and from the USA. Lists are available and the nursery is open most weekends. Please call. You can email Mike by clicking here.
David Stead Orchids Langley Farm, Westgate Lane, Lofthouse, WAKEFIELD, WF3 3PA [Tel 01924 822011]. Offers a wide range of plants both by mail order and at the nursery - please phone before visiting. Monthly lists available.
Greenaway Orchids, Rookery Farm, Puxton, WESTON SUPER MARE, Avon, BS 24 6TL [Tel 01934 820448] . Owned by Bob and Paddy Dadd this nursery has a wide variety of plants mostly raised from seed at the nursery. No mail order or lists as stock is always changing. The nursery is closed on Mondays.
Ratcliffe Orchids Ltd., Pitcot Lane. Owslebury, WINCHESTER, Hants SO21 1LR [Tel 01962 777372] A specialist Paphiopedilum nursery that is open by appointment only. Please contact them regarding specific requirements as they supply mail order. They are also owners of ORCHID SUNDRIES supplying all manner of chemicals, greenhouse equipment etc. - catalogue available. Paul Philips the owner has a web site which is listed on my links page.