Birmingham Botanical Gardens
A Victorian botanical garden opened in 1832, with four glasshouses ranging from tropical rainforest to arid desert, plus a rose garden and aviary.
The Birmingham Botanical Gardens in Edgbaston cover about 6 hectares and were designed by the Victorian horticulturist John Claudius Loudon. Four interconnected glass houses represent tropical, subtropical, Mediterranean and arid climates, and contain bananas, tea plants and succulents. Outdoors, there are a rose garden, a Japanese garden, a bonsai collection and a children's play area, and bands often perform on Sunday afternoons in summer. Adult admission is about £9. From the city centre, take a bus for about 15 minutes, or walk for about 30 minutes.
Opening hours
10:00–17:00 (until 16:00 in winter)
Nearby sights
- Winterbourne House and Garden
- Barber Institute of Fine Arts
- National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham
- Ikon Gallery
- Brindleyplace & Gas Street Basin
- Library of Birmingham
- Edgbaston Cricket Ground
- Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery