Description

At the Garden Industry Manufacturers Association (GIMA) 2019 awards, the Victorian Walkaround Greenhouse scooped the honours in the Garden Landscaping category, with the judges praising this “unique, compact and multi-entry growhouse with its quirky design which adds style in a smaller garden.”

A Unique, Award-winning Design

We couldn’t agree more with the GIMA judges when it comes to this fantastic little garden building. It is cleverly designed with a number of features which make growing fruit, vegetables and plants all year round accessible for everyone – even for those of us who have small or awkwardly shaped gardens. With so many of us living in urban or suburban areas, testing your green fingers can seem like an unrealistic dream. But the compact 4ft x 3ft footprint of the Victorian Walkaround means it fits unobtrusively into smaller spaces, making it perfect for courtyards, patios, roof terraces and urban living. It boasts a generous height as well, so you are given plenty of growing space inside for a greenhouse that takes up surprisingly little room.

But being a compact greenhouse is hardly enough to win a prestigious industry award is it? It is the Victorian Walkaround’s many unique features which have seen it win so many plaudits. Its innovative design offers a completely new take on the greenhouse, with keen gardeners able to access their plants without actually having to go inside. Not only does this ensure its footprint remains compact, but it maximises the growing room inside by not having to leave floor space for access by foot. The slatted staging is at the perfect height for easily cultivating any plants which adorn it, and there is space for two grow bag trays on the floor too. However, if you favour a more hands-on approach, the slatted staging can be removed, allowing you to go inside. You will also find there is more than enough room to manoeuvre should you ever need to enter, despite the greenhouse’s compact footprint. Many customers will remove the staging if they are hoping to encourage taller growing plants as well.

That isn’t all. The greenhouse structure is made up of 8 separate “wall” sections, 4 of which are opening doors. The beauty of the Victorian Walkaround is that you can locate these doors wherever you desire to suit your space and to give you the access you need. That means you can have double doors at either end, a single door on all 4 elevations, or even have 3 doors on one length if that’s best for your space. This flexibility is key to the innovative design which makes the Victorian Walkaround a worthy award winner, and also means you can situate it against a wall or fencing while still being able to access your plants with ease. On top of all that, the Victorian Walkaround is also a beautiful garden building. Its picture-book appearance with stunning finials immediately catches the eye, and we always hear about how customers love the classic, almost rustic look of a timber growhouse over those made from metal or plastic.  

Other Features

An opening roof vent window is supplied so you can control the temperature and allow ventilation inside your greenhouse. This is essential for creating the right environment for any plants to thrive. You can also upgrade to a version of the Victorian Walkaround where this roof vent is automatic, meaning it will open on its own with changes in temperature. It is glazed entirely in shatterproof styrene for extra safety, making it ideal for a busy garden or a family home with children or pets. All the timber has been pressure treated, and pressure treated products are undoubtedly top of their class when it comes to quality, wooden garden buildings that will stand up to the test of time.

This is all backed up by a 15 year anti-rot guarantee, though customers must remember to follow all the care guidelines provided by the manufacturer to ensure your guarantee is valid. As part of this care, your building must be appropriately treated – this is extra-important with a timber greenhouse due to the moisture that can build up inside. To provide an unbeatable level of protection and a way to really bring your greenhouse to life with rich colour, we strongly recommend Protek Wood Treatment, available in 64 exciting stains and shades.

Your Victorian Walkaround Greenhouse is delivered flat-packed with detailed instructions and all the fixings you will need to complete assembly. Please note that some photos show this greenhouse painted for decorative purposes. However, the Victorian Walkaround Greenhouse is supplied unpainted.

Upgrade to the AutoVent Model

We also supply the Forest Victorian Walkaround Greenhouse with AutoVent. A healthy environment is imperative for successfully raising plants. The AutoVent features a wax cylinder that expands as the temperature rises, opening the roof vent to increase the air-flow. This helps to regulate the temperature in the greenhouse and creates an ideal growing environment, allowing your plants to thrive.

About Forest

Forest Garden Ltd recognises that leadership in its industry carries a responsibility to the environment, and in particular a responsibility to the world's forests. Every product it sells and business operation it undertakes has an impact on the environment. It is impossible to eliminate that impact but it is possible to reduce it by modifying the way the business is run. 

The key environmental issues are waste minimization, the prevention of pollution, energy management, and the use of raw materials.  Their working practices from harvesting to distribution will use methodology incorporating continual improvement. All current legislation is completed with and the monitoring of forthcoming legislation to ensure further compliance. Forest also monitor the environmental performance, health and safety standards and worker welfare issues of its suppliers.

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Delivery

ALL DELIVERIES ARE DELIVERED TO KERBSIDE OR DRIVEWAY. All of the Forest products are delivered flat-packed, (other than fence panels which are delivered fully constructed) direct to your home, and are supplied with a set of instructions to support assembly.

If you have ordered more than one item, they may arrive at different times.

Delivery

With the majority of Forest products, you will be required to book your delivery date at the time of placing your order. Our 'Request a Delivery Date' service is available to the majority of areas and you'll find that the majority of the UK postcodes are FREE but some areas may incur a delivery surcharge and some postcodes are not covered at all. Select a 'requested delivery date' by entering your postcode in the 'Request a delivery date' section above. You will also be notified at this time if your area incurs a surcharge or delivery is not covered in your area.

Where 'Request a Delivery Date' is not available on a product, you will be contacted towards the end of your timescale by Forest/their chosen Courier with a delivery date. If this date is not convenient you can reply to the message to book a more convenient delivery date. The delivery timescales are as stated on the product page.

The delivery timescales to these areas may be extended by up to 5-10 working days:
AB, CB, CO, CT, DD, DG, EH, EX, FK, G, IP, IV, KA, KW, KY, ME, ML, NR, PA, PE, PL, PH, TD, TN, TW, TR, TQ.

We are sorry but Forest does not deliver or offer an assembly service to the following Postal Codes:
BT1-BT99, GY1-GY9, HS1-HS9, IM1-IM9, IV41-IV56, JE1-JE5, KA27-KA28, KW15-KW17, PO30-PO41, PO49, TR21-TR25.

Prior to Delivery

Once you have a confirmed delivery date if you provide us with a mobile number this should be the first number and not the alternative number), we can confirm the day before delivery if your delivery will be morning or afternoon.

Upon Delivery

Your order will be delivered kerbside or on your driveway. Due to health, safety, and insurance liabilities, the driver will not be able to take your goods to the back of your property but – upon request – may place the product at the side of the house if there are no access issues. This is to avoid risking damage to your property while delivering to an unsafe location. We will not be able to go through your property.

We advise against arranging for a third party to install the product before its delivered and checking that all parts are present,  we cannot be held liable for any third-party costs caused by delays.

Assembly

Specification

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The award-winning Forest Victorian Walkaround Greenhouse has been cleverly designed to make growing fruit, vegetables and plants through all the seasons accessible for everyone – even for those with small or awkwardly-shaped gardens. The key features include: 

• Unique and compact design means you can access your plants without going inside
• Includes 4 doors which can be located anywhere on the greenhouse to allow easy access
• Pressure treated timber will stand up to the test of time and is covered by a 15 year anti-rot guarantee
• Includes an opening roof vent and removable slatted staging

What is included?

• 15 year anti-rot guarantee
• Pressure treated with sustainably sourced
• Select your own FREE delivery date available to most areas
• A two hour delivery window slot
• 1 manual roof vent (automatic opening available as an upgrade)
• All hardware and screws
• Removable slatted staging
• Styrene glazing (shatterproof)
• 4 interchangeable doors
• Attractive finials

Customer Reviews

By SueBremnerMilne on 18th August 2020

"We are delighted with the walk-around greenhouse from Elbec Garden Buildings. Many neighbours and passers by have commented on how good it looks, and it works very well too. We have recommended you to some of those people, and are sure they will be as pleased as we have been with our purchase."