Why Fonteyn
The story of Fonteyn
1989
Where it all began
Founder Dolf Nieland starts out on the Meervelderweg in Leicester, the Netherlands. What begins with a batch of greenhouses and flower bulbs grows into a passion for outdoor living.
1992
Opening the doors to the public
Trade is going well and Fonteyn starts selling to the public. Demand for garden products keeps growing, and part of the greenhouses is turned into a showroom.
1996
Into the world of spas
Nieland spots a market that is still rare at the time: the spa bath. Contacts are made, the first models roll out, and they are sold under the name Fonteyn Spas.
2002
Going international
The luxury market grows fast and Fonteyn Spas grows with it, showing the latest models at major European fairs in cities such as Lyon and Barcelona, and becoming an international name.
2008
A fresh new look
A year of renewal. The brand gets a modern make-over and the now familiar specialities take shape: garden furniture, garden rooms, spas, outdoor kitchens, saunas, swimming and verandas.
2017
The Biggest Outdoor Living Showroom
Years of investment turn the showroom into one of the biggest of its kind, where every speciality is set up just as it would look in your own garden.
2022
Fonteyn arrives in the UK
Fonteyn officially opens in Leicester, bringing more than three decades of outdoor living expertise to British gardens and the UK’s Biggest Outdoor Living Showroom.
2024
The Beast, with Eddie Hall
Fonteyn teams up with strongman Eddie Hall to launch The Beast: a swim spa range built for serious power and performance.
2025
The world’s largest swim spa
Fonteyn unveils the world’s largest swim spa, pushing the boundaries of what outdoor living can be.
2026
Pushing it further
A landmark Beast installation and a fully customisable swim spa show how far Fonteyn keeps taking comfort, design and innovation.
Today
The Fonteyn team is here for you every day
A dedicated team works every day to help people enjoy the outdoors more, with a wide range, fast delivery and a choice for every garden. That is extraordinary outdoor living.

Questions? The Fonteyn team is here for you.
The Fonteyn product specialists are always happy to help in the UK’s Biggest Outdoor Living Showroom, so do pop in for personal advice. Have a question about something you have seen online? Contact Fonteyn and the team will be glad to help.
