The Birmingham Botanical Gardens & Glasshouses - things to do and places of interest in Birmingham, West Midlands

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The Birmingham Botanical Gardens & Glasshouses Westbourne Road Edgbaston Birmingham West Midlands B15 3TR Click for map Telephone 0121 4541860 Fax 0121 4547835 Email: admin@birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk Website: www.birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk guide to symbols The Birmingham Botanical Gardens & Glasshouses The Gardens are a 15 acre 'Oasis of Delight'. The lush rainforest vegetation in the Tropical House includes many economic plants. Palms, tree ferns, orchids and insectivorous plants are displayed in the Subtropical House. The Mediterranean House features a wide variety of citrus plants, a pelargonium collection and seasonal displays of conservatory plants. A desert scene, with its giant agaves and opuntias, fills the Arid House. Outside there is colourful bedding on the Terrace and a tour of the Gardens include rhododendrons and azaleas, herbaceous borders, an impressive Rock Garden and a collection of over 200 trees. There are Herb and Cottage Gardens, a Water Garden, Alpine Yard, Historic Gardens, Organic Garden and the National Bonsai Collection. Ferns, grasses and sensory plants all have their own areas. A magnificent Lawn Aviary stands at the far side of the main lawn, in front of which is a formal sunken Rose Garden. A Sculpture Trail takes you to every corner of the garden. Opening Times Every day except Christmas Day from 9am (10am Sundays) until 7pm or dusk if earlier. Admission Adults £7.00, Family £21.00, Concessions £4.50.