ABOUT US

The UK’s oldest orchid nursery

Orchids have seduced collectors for hundreds of years. First arriving in Britain from South America in the early 19th century, many people became avid collectors of these mysterious and beguiling plants. Today the fascination continues and McBean’s orchids are unique in terms of their quality and longevity, and is home to a fabulous collection of Oncidiums and Cymbidiums.

McBean’s was established in 1879 by James McBean and has served the British Royal family with orchids for their homes and weddings for many years. The nursery has a long association with the Chelsea Flower Show and has been exhibiting there since the show’s inception, winning over 70 gold medals.

Visit us

Come & join us on Saturday 8th March 2025 for breakfast, coffee or tea, a croissant, wander around the collection or sit & enjoy. Please book in by either calling or send an email to sales@mcbeans.com .

We have two workshops on Friday 7th March & Friday 21st March, a great opportunity to learn how to care for your plants, click through to our shop.

The nursery is open Tuesday – Friday 10am – 4pm, if you need any further details please call us on 01273400228.

Please contact us to arrange group visits, we can easily arrange tea & coffee & happily show people around.

Please park at the top and follow the footpath around the old greenhouses to find us.

We offer a repotting service during the week: £5 per orchid and £5 per division. Please email us at Sales@mcbeans.com to book an appointment.