Birmingham Botanical Gardens & Glasshouses
Tel: 01214541860
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Tel: 01214541860
Birmingham Botanical Gardens is the green heart of Birmingham, offering a uniquely biodiverse natural environment. It is one of the UK’s most significant historic Botanic Gardens which has remarkably remained intact since 1829, set on 15 acres of landscaped greenery.
The Gardens offers something for everyone. With over 7000 plants to explore in our 4 Victorian Glasshouses and exciting outdoor Gardens including two Alpine Gardens, the Japanese Garden showcasing the National Bonsai Collection, a Pinetum, the Adventure Playground, and a rolling lawn overlooking our authentic newly restored bandstand and Aviaries.
Make a day of it, with our traditional tearoom, seasonal garden walks and a variety of fun events throughout the year.
Prices from 5.50
From the M40:
Take M42 West to M5 then:
From the M5: Leave at junction 3 and take A456 signposted City Centre. Turn right onto B4129 (Norfolk Road) signposted Botanical Gardens.
From the M6:
Leave at junction 6 and take A38(M) to City Centre. Follow underpasses signposted Birmingham West to A456. At Five Ways island turn left onto B4217 (Calthorpe Road) signposted Botanical Gardens.
Local Traffic
Follow signs for Edgbaston then brown tourist signs to Botanical Gardens.
From Five Ways Station – 20 minutes walk.
From Birmingham New Street Station – buses or taxi (approx. 20 minutes)
Buses: 23, 24, 1, X8, 9, X10, 12, 12A, 13, 13A, 13B, X21 and 126 all stop outside, or very close to, the Gardens.
Trams: Take the Edgbaston Village Tram to the last stop (Just past the Hagley Rd Morrisons), it is then a pleasant 8 minute walk to The Gardens
* Monday - Opens: 10:00 Closes: 18:00
Tuesday - Opens: 10:00 Closes: 18:00
Wednesday - Opens: 10:00 Closes: 18:00
Thursday - Opens: 10:00 Closes: 18:00
Friday - Opens: 11:00 Closes: 16:00
Saturday - Opens: 10:00 Closes: 18:00
Sunday - Opens: 10:00 Closes: 18:00
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