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Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses

Westbourne Road | Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3TR, England
44-121-454-1860
Ranked #18 of 155 attractions in Birmingham
4.0 of 5 stars 55 Reviews
Type: Gardens
Owner description: Fifteen acres of glorious landscaped gardens with over 7000 plants, shrubs and trees including many rare species. Close to Birmingham city centre,...... more » Owner description: Fifteen acres of glorious landscaped gardens with over 7000 plants, shrubs and trees including many rare species. Close to Birmingham city centre, this hidden tranquil setting also has four glasshouses taking the visitor from the hot steamy heat of the Tropical rainforest with its rich vegetation, through to the Sub-Tropical House with its stunning palms and tree ferns. The visitor moves through to the Mediterranean House, with its citrus plants and bright conservatory-type blooms - and finally to the stark contrast of the Arid House with desert climate and stunning cacti. « less
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birmiingham england
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

wonderful opportunity to see tropical plants in the glass houses (and huge fish in the pond!). Pleasant cafe with seats inside and outside - but no problem to bring your own picnic and sit on the huge lawn. Lovely to stroll around the paths and see which plants are flowering. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Safe, entertaining and relaxing...a perfect family day out! More

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Exeter, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

A lovely day, rained on our visit, food was necessary to keep out of rain, but pleasant enough. More

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Birmingham
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Pretty flowers, nice location, and good for a night out for summer time ball...but quite pricey More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

love it here, lots to see, lots to photograph (a new hobby of mine and there's a lot to practice with). i've also been to shakespeare in the round here (with picnic) and a friend's wedding reception, always good service More

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Wotton-under-Edge
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

Went here on a nice sunny morning and was very impressed. Well laid out gardens with very interesting features. The bonsai trees were amazing, one was 250 years old. Also very good cafe, shop and very friendly people and very easy parking. If you like gardens and are in Birmingham or even if you don't but want somewhere to relax... More

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Eastbourne, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Lovely place to walk around and enjoy the views and the magnificant trees and shrubs, nice coffee shop. More

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birmingham england
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88 reviews 88 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

this is a good place to escape the big city for a few hours. Greenhouses with ponds, cactii and citrus trees. A japanese garden complete with bonsais. A green lawn rolling down to a bandstand. Play areas for children, lots of blooms and bushes not to mention special events artistic, musical and gardening. The cafe is well positioned though the... More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

Gardens are beautiful. Beautiful scenery. Looking forward to go again. Nice place for weddings. More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

Lovely Place. Nice taking the family out. Atmosphere very family like. More

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