The Birmingham Botanical Gardens

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1. Jamie O'Donnell ★★★★★

   Well worth a visit even in late November as I did. The greenhouses offer year round flowers and lots of tropical species. The grounds this late in the year were still lush with lots to see and I imagine are a must-see in summer. The playground looked like a lot of fun and even on the cool grey day I visited had children at play. I particularly liked the rock garden. One note - previously posted photos showed peacocks and I was crushed to find out there are none. A small disappointment really. Nov 27, 25 J

   almost 2 months ago
2. Zahir Rayhan ★★★★★

   The botanical garden tour was indeed a captivating experience, offering a glimpse into the beauty of diverse plant life. The carefully curated landscapes and vibrant flowers created a truly enchanting atmosphere. It was a pity that the allotted time did not allow for a more extensive exploration of all the garden's wonders. Perhaps another visit is in order to fully appreciate its splendor.

   almost 4 months ago
3. Fatma Khan ★★★★★

   Hidden treasure!! My first time!! Has to be seen to believe!!The staff wore smiles, friendly & ready to help. The diversity of the plants, the japanese gardens, the water features, tidiness of the place, wonderful trees & pretty roses, incredible hidden corners of solitude & the wonderful cafe staff ‘amazing bakery’. Incredible value for money 10/10.

   almost 4 months ago

1. Don ★★★★★

   Came here with my partner. Pretty easy to book, can do so online. £3 per car parking - would advise not to go at a busy time as the car park will be full. Lovely day out full of various plants and trees. Most of the outdoor plants are British origin with others being housed indoors. Managed to get around in an hour and a half, seeing all of the plants we wanted to see. As per usual, snacks and drinks are a bit costly £1.50 for a can. Overall, would recommend

   almost 5 months ago
2. R D ★★★★★

   £9 entry for adults + £3 per car might seem steep but is 100% worth it for these beautiful gardens. With about 15 acres to explore you could easily spend 3-4hrs here! Perfect for a nice relaxed afternoon if you go during the week, I imagine it's quite a bit busier on the weekends and school holidays. Be aware that the hot-houses are very hot and humid! Probably 30-35? so if you go in the colder months make sure you can remove some layers easily. The grounds are broadly wheelchair accessible, with sloping ramps. Although if possible take someone who is able to open doors as one door in the cacti room to an accessible ramp does get stuck and some slopes (while gentle for those walking) could be a little steep for a manual chair. Plenty of benches around, some in the sun and some in the shade as well as a large gazebo-like structure near the rose garden you could duck into if it rains. Perfect for kiddos, if you park yourself in the cafe with a view to the hothouse door you can safely send them off on their own to run around for hours. There is a plat area as well if that's more their thing than running through bushes. Love the little shop, lots of gardening bits as well as cards, pottery and artwork all priced fairly high as you would expect for any garden centre/ public attraction. The cafe seems well enough, again watch out for your wallet as the cakes on display look delicious!

   almost 7 months ago
3. Naveena Roy ★★★★★

   Loved it. It's worth the money you pay. Incredibly well maintained. will definitely suggest for having functions. It's just so pretty. Lots to walk around and see. Went in the rain and during winter. It was still pretty. Can't wait to visit again when it's spring. They also have light show which I believe has to be on different tickets as garden closes at 4. Latest entry is by 3.30. they also have souvenir shops where you can grab some house plants or some fancy stones. Overall lovely experience and can't complain.

   almost 3 years ago

1. loredana lemnaru ★★★★★

   We visit Birmingham Botanical Gardens every now and then. Every season has its own unique beauty. There's parking available for £3 for non-members or free for members or blue badge holders. It's pushchair friendly, has playgrounds for all ages. There's plenty of plants and flowers to see, also lots of birds. We didn't see the peacocks this years tho. There was a bird who was imitating sounds; my son had lots of fun with it. We love exploring, so we take lots of time to check every corner of the gardens. Our kids found a badger hole, they were very excited by the size of it. They also found a pineapple plant and lime and lemon trees, also olive trees, ponds, etc. They loved it there. We'll definitely visit again.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Alessandro Balocco ★★★★★

   One of the best botanical gardens I have ever visited. We arrived in the morning and we got lucky with the weather. The indoor gardens are very well maintained and the outdoor park is really beautiful with a lovely cottage, a butterfly's house and the oldest lawn tennis club in the world. I definitely recommend it for a relaxing day amongst plants of all sorts.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Annette Whitfield ★★★★★

   Great place to visit, even if your not into horticulture. Nice for children to explore around, especially a kind of big garden with a deep pool, looks Jurassic. Nice cottage with herb garden, cottage not open though... really nice cafeteria , and an ice cream hut outside... Please be aware you can only use card payment in the whole place, even for ice creams. They hire out different halls for weddings and corporate events. Great for photos outside.

   almost 3 years ago

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