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Leicester University Botanic GardenLeicester University Botanic Garden

Leicester University Botanic Garden, Oadby

Leicester University Botanic Garden spans 16 acres of lovingly cultivated grounds and greenhouses, displaying a wide variety of environments, including alpine, tropical, temperate and cactus houses. Outdoors there are rock gardens, a herb garden, a water garden and an arboretum. Included are the national collections of hardy fuchsia, skimmia, Lawson's cypress and aubrieta. The formal planting centres around a restored Edwardian garden.

The plant collections and landscape features make this garden one of the most diverse in the region.

The grounds are perfect for a pleasant walk and there are benches for those who simply wish to relax and admire the surroundings. The water features are particularly pleasing and add character to the setting. Variety is the key to this garden's strength.


Guided tours for groups can be provided by arrangement
Group rate: £3.00 per person
Min no: 10; max no: please enquire
Coach parking: street parking near entrance on Glebe Road
Free tour for driver
Guided tours last 1½ hours
Pre-booking required

View key to symbolskeyDisabled access Disabled toilets Facilities for groups Coach parties accepted Facilities for educational visits Public toilets Accepts groups Facilities for conferencing Facilities for corporate hospitality Children welcomeSmoking allowedDisabled accessGuided tours for groups

Prices


Free entry
Free but special events are chargeable

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Fri 1 Jan 2010 - Fri 31 Dec 2010 Mon - Fri 10:00 to 16:00
Notes Monday to Friday: all year (except Christmas - New Year period), 10am - 4pm
Saturday & Sunday: 3rd weekend in March to 2nd weekend in November, 10am - 4pm.
   
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Contact

The Manager
Tel: 0116 271 2933
View the Leicester University Botanic Garden websitewww.le.ac.uk/biology/botanicgarden

Venue

Leicester University Botanic Garden

Glebe Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 2NE

View the Leicester University Botanic Garden websitewww.le.ac.uk/botanicgarden

52.607799,-1.091766See location on Multimap

Map reference: SK 616015


Situated 2 miles south of Leicester city centre, catch the 29, 30, 31 First Leicester bus from Charles Street or railway station. Visitor entrance on Glebe Road.

Parking : free

Accessible by Public Transport : 2 miles from Leicester station

Coach parties by prior arrangement only.
Paths around the garden are accessible for wheelchair users.

Also at this venue

Information for Group VisitsInformation for Group Visits

Events at this venue

Select event title for details
date event
Sun 27 Jun 2010 - Sun 19 Sep 2010 Heart Head and Hands

Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
  • The route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Is flat (i.e. without steps)

Public Areas

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
  • To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users

General

  • Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
  • Clear signage