Alton Victorian Greenhouse
Product Details
Few would argue that the Victorians knew a thing or two about elegance. And the new Cedar greenhouse from Alton is a celebration of classic Victorian style. The high, 45° roof pitch and the tall narrow panes are unmistakably of an era when designers and architects became household names.
True to Victorian tradition, Alton don't let impeccable design compromise functionality. The extra height in conjunction with good ventilation means more air is circulating around the greenhouse, a must for healthy plants and more produce. This greenhouse is available in 3 different widths - 6ft 5in, 7ft 7n and 10ft and 7 different lengths, allowing you to find the perfect fit for your garden.
The Alton Victorian greenhouse is crafted using only the highest quality Western Red Cedar from sustainable sources. The Cedar is then treated with either a natural golden honey preservative, or coated in a special white or green paint to look superb in any garden setting.
Cedar contributes to thermal efficiency, helping to produce a greenhouse that stays warm in winter and cool in summer. With an inherent resistance to rot combined with a pleasant aroma that repels many insects, the Alton Victorian Cedar greenhouse is the ideal place to grow your vegetables and fruit.
Victorian Standard Features
- Toughened Safety Glass
- Concrete Base Kerbs
- Large double bay roof vents with Bayliss mk7 automatic openers
- Top hung side vents
- Cedar finish
- Timber treated by full immersion in Golden Honey preservative or white or green micro-porous paint finish.
Victorian Sizes Available
- 6ft 5in x 5ft 4in (1.96m x 1.63m)
- 6ft 5in x 7ft 11in (1.96m x 2.41m)
- 6ft 5in x 10ft 5in (1.96m x 3.16m)
- 6ft 5in x 13ft (1.96m x 3.95m)
- 6ft 5in x 15ft 5in (1.96m x 4.70m)
- 6ft 5in x 18ft (1.96m x 5.48m)
- 6ft 5in x 20ft 6in (1.96m x 6.24m)
- 7ft 7in x 5ft 4in (2.33m x 1.63m)
- 7ft 7in x 7ft 11in (2.33m x 2.41m)
- 7ft 7in x 10ft 5in (2.33m x 3.16m)
- Click here to see all sizes available (11 more sizes available).
Victorian Construction Options Available
- Western Red Cedar
- Green Painted Finish
- White Painted Finish
Victorian Additional Options Available (some items may be dependent on size of building)
- Cedar Staging - to one side
- High Level Cedar Shelving to one side
- High Level Painted Cedar Shelving to one side
- Painted Cedar Staging - to one side
What to do next
For more information, prices or a brochure for this building, call 0800 999 0123 or use our online contact form.
Deliveries
Deliveries are made by Alton Greenhouses' own transport team direct to you.
Alton will keep you advised of the likely delivery date.
Delivery times vary seasonally so it is best to check with us how long it is likely to take for your greenhouse to arrive.
If you are in a particular hurry to take delivery of a new Alton Greenhouse please discuss your requirements with our staff and we will do our very best to meet your needs.
GBC and Alton Greenhouses
GBC Group are the first choice supplier of Cedar Greenhouses in the UK.
GBC are located at some of Britain's most prestigious garden centres from the South Coast to Scotland and display a comprehensive range of Malvern timber greenhouses at all branches and the fabulous Alton Cedar Greenhouses at most branches.
Most branches of GBC Group display the Alton Amateur. The Alton Octagonal, the Alton Amateur Lean - to, the Alton Traditional and the Alton Traditional Lean-to can be bought from all of our outlets or on line. Please contact us by email for the latest offer details.
Each year we sell off all our showmodels and replace them with the latest versions of the Alton Greenhouse range with up to date specifications so you can be sure that we are always clean, tidy and up to date. We put our display models up for sale on July 1st each year for installation during the winter so if you want to be considered as a potential customer for one of these please let us know.
At our GBC display sites we ensure that our Alton Greenhouses are easily accessible along level pathways so less able customers are able to view the products without difficulty.
So its easy to come and see Alton Greenhouses at selected GBC group display centres, but that doesn't explain why we sell as many as we do !
There are several reasons : we always have an eye for price and it would be almost impossible to find anyone offering a better combination of price, service and display in the UK.
Just as important, our staff are fully trained to explain the benefits of each Alton Greenhouse : they know the Alton Greenhouse range inside out and back to front ! Prices can vary from under £1000 to over £5000 so it's as well to deal with people who know what they are talking about !
Fantastic displays, knowledgeable friendly staff and open all year round - there's no better place to buy your Alton Greenhouse from than the GBC Group.
Image Gallery
Alton Victorian greenhouse 9ft x 8ft
This greenhouse had to be reduced in length in order to fit in a restricted space ... and this is the result, positioned neatly in our customer's Cotswold garden.
Alton Victorian greenhouse 10ft x 8ft
This is a superb example of the 10ft x 8ft Alton Victorian finished in natural cedar with Golden Honey preservative applied.
Staging and shelving are optional items
Each Alton Victorian is carefully installed by Alton's own skilled fitting teams
Alton Victorian greenhouse 10ft x 8ft
The Alton Victorian is constructed in cedarwood which is extremely durable and long lasting.
We frequently have customers who are happy to tell us about the enjoyment they have had from their 30 year old Alton greenhouses. Hopefully the Victorian will command the same loyalty from discerning customers.
Alton Victorian glass to ground model
This Alton Victorian is 6ft 5in x 7ft 11in, one of the smaller models in the range. It features full length glass panels which are optional with any of the larger sizes too.
The White paint finish makes this a stunning addition to any garden.
Each Alton Victorian is carefully installed by Alton's own skilled fitting teams
Alton Victorian dwarf wall model
Build your Alton Victorian onto a low dwarf wall as pictured and it becomes a permanent feature of the garden, to be enjoyed for generations. The brickwork can complement the house or other garden structures to make the Alton Victorian greenhouse a perfect room in which to relax and indulge your favourite pastime.
Each Alton Victorian is carefully installed by Alton's own skilled fitting teams
Alton Victorian greenhouse 10ft x 8ft
Pictured here is the Alton Victorian greenhouse as displayed at the RHS show at Hampton Court. The base kerbs have been painted to complement the cedarwood.
Each Alton Victorian greenhouse is carefully installed by Alton's bespoke fitting team.
Alton Victorian in white
Pictured here is the Alton Victorian greenhouse in painted white finish. The base kerbs have been painted white to match.
Each Alton Victorian greenhouse is carefully installed by Alton's bespoke fitting team.
Alton Victorian greenhouse 10ft x 8ft
The Alton Victorian is available with a choice of green or white paint finish instead of the standard golden honey preservative finish. Each component is carefully painted to make the Alton Victorian a true masterpiece !
Alton Victorian greenhouse 10ft x 8ft
This is the Alton Victorian in our popular heritage green colouring. Stylish and very attractive, this is a superb option to consider.
Each Alton Victorian greenhouse is carefully installed by Alton's bespoke fitting team.
Alton Victorian... detail
There is considerable attention given to detail in the new Alton Victorian Greenhouse. This picture illustrates the substantial cedarwood staging and top shelves. Also in the picture you can see the brass door handle and window latches.
Staging and shelving
The Alton Victorian wouldn't be complete without this superb slatted cedar staging and high level shelving.
It is finished here in white to complement the rest of the greenhouse.
Staging and shelving
The Alton Victorian wouldn't be complete without this superb slatted cedar staging and high level shelving.
It is finished here in heritage green to complement the rest of the greenhouse.
Alton Victorian... base detail
This illustrates the substantial concrete base kerbs which are an integral part of the Alton Victorian greenhouse. In the image they are laid onto regular 2ft square grey slabs but a firm, level base of gravel or concrete would be equally appropriate.
We don't recommend siting the kerbs directly onto soil as they will settle unevenly and pull the building out of shape.
The kerbs have been painted to complement the building.
Alton Victorian... base detail
This illustrates the substantial concrete base kerbs which are an integral part of the Alton Victorian greenhouse. In the image they are laid onto regular 2ft square grey slabs but a firm, level base of gravel or concrete would be equally appropriate.
We don't recommend siting the kerbs directly onto soil as they will settle unevenly and pull the building out of shape.
The kerbs have been painted green to complement this building.
Alton Victorian... autovents
Each roof vent is fitted with a Bayliss Mk7 automatic opener.
These autovents can be adjusted to open at varying temperatures, preventing your greenhouse from overheating.
Alton Victorian Updates 2011 i
The Alton Victorian is regularly updated to improve the quality of the finished product. New this year are spandrels at the eaves and ridge which add additional strength and good looks.
Alton Victorian Updates 2011 ii
The Alton Victorian is regularly updated to improve the quality of the finished product.
The external glazing beading is now round edged as shown in this picture.
( Specifications may change )
Alton Victorian Updates 2011 iii
The Alton Victorian is regularly updated to improve the quality of the finished product.
Rounded edges to the roof glazing bars are neater and brass bolts hold the sections together. The guttering ( an integral feature ) is shown in more detail in this picture.
( Specifications may change )

GBC...here to help you
GBC have branches all over the country displaying our buildings and offering help and advice to our customers.
Established in 1986, we are real people with our feet on the ground and with a real investment in and commitment to our buildings.
We are not an anonymous internet site.
Please give us the opportunity to assist you in buying the building of your choice ... contact us by freephone, email or call our branches direct. You will find all of these contact opportunities in this website. We look forward to speaking to you
Where Can I See One?
Below are the results from all of our 32 sites.
Abingdon (01865 391444) | |
| Size | Features |
|---|---|
| 10'5 x 7'7 | Cedarwood, Toughened Glass, Staging, High Level Shelf |
Bedford (01234 831800) | |
| Size | Features |
| 7'7 x 10'5 | Cedarwood, Toughened Glass, Staging, High Level Shelf |
Braehead (0141 8861888) | |
| Size | Features |
| 10'5" x 7'7" | Cedarwood, Toughened Glass, Staging, High Level Shelf |
Bridgemere (01270 520077) | |
| Size | Features |
| 10'5 x7'7 | Cedarwood, Toughened Glass, Staging, High Level Shelf |
Bristol (01934 833314) | |
| Size | Features |
| 7'7 x 10'5 | Cedarwood, Toughened Glass, Staging, High Level Shelf |
Chesterfield (01246 811180) | |
| Size | Features |
| 10'5 X 7'7 | Cedarwood, Toughened Glass, Staging, High Level Shelf |
Dunfermline (01383 729922) | |
| Size | Features |
| 10'5" x 7'7" | Cedarwood, Toughened Glass, Staging, High Level Shelf |
Edinburgh (0131 4540006) | |
| Size | Features |
| 7'11 x 6'5 | Green, Staging, High Level Shelf, Extra door gable. In G.Ctr. |
| 10'5 x 7'9 | Cedarwood, Toughened Glass, Staging, High Level Shelf |
Huntingdon (01480 455488) | |
| Size | Features |
| 7'7 x 10'5 | Cedarwood, Staging, High Level Shelf |
Milton Keynes (01908 630020) | |
| Size | Features |
| 7'7 x 10'5 | Cedarwood, Toughened Glass, Staging, High Level Shelf |
Norwich (01603 505031) | |
| Size | Features |
| 7'7 x 10'5 | Cedarwood, Toughened Glass, Staging, High Level Shelf |
Solihull (0121 7337544) | |
| Size | Features |
| 7'7 x 10'5 | Cedarwood, Toughened Glass, Staging, High Level Shelf, Guttering |
Southampton (02380 463600) | |
| Size | Features |
| 7'7 x 13' | Cedarwood, Toughened Glass, Staging, High Level Shelf |
Southport (01704 550399) | |
| Size | Features |
| 7'11 x 6'5 | Cedarwood, Staging, High Level Shelf, Extra Door. In Gdn.Ctr |
Stirling (01786 469468) | |
| Size | Features |
| 10'5 x 7'7 | Cedarwood, Toughened Glass, Staging, High Level Shelf |
Warrington (01942 608811) | |
| Size | Features |
| 10'5 x 7'7 | Cedarwood, Toughened Glass, Staging, High Level Shelf |





