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Information for Group Visits at Leicester University Botanic Garden
Information for Group Visits at Leicester University Botanic Garden
Group Visits
0116 271 2933
botanicgarden@le.ac.uk
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Glebe Road,
Oadby,
Leicester,
LE2 2NE
Details
Leicester Botanic Garden spans 16 acres of lovingly cultivated grounds and greenhouses, displaying a wide vareity of environments, including alpine, tropical, temperate and cactus houses. Outdoors there are rock gardens, a herb garden, a water garden and an arboretum.
Coach park: Nearby
Drop off: At entrance on Glebe Road
Driver: Free tour for driver.
Visit hrs: 2
Guided tours by prior arrangement. Coach parties welcome. All main paths around the garden are accessible for wheelchair users. Cafe in the Garden during annual sculpture exhibition.
Opening details
Prices
Group Tours (by prior arrangement):
£3.00 per person - minimum charge of £30
Self guided visits free.
Also at this Venue
Leicester University Botanic GardenFacilities
Coach parties accepted
Disabled toilets
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Public toilets
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Disabled access
Guided tours for groups
Guided tours by prior arrangement. Coach parties welcome. All main paths around the garden are accessible for wheelchair users. Cafe in the Garden during annual sculpture exhibition.
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)
Drop-off point for guests outside entranceGeneral
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Clear signage
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
Location
Directions
See location on Google mapsMap reference: SK 616015 Lat: 52.60779 Long: -1.09177
Situated 2 miles south of Leicester city centre, catch the Arriva 31/31A or Arriva 80/80A bus from Charles Street or railway station. Visitor entrance on Glebe Road.
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 3.2 km from Leicester station
Local Accommodation
