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Places to Visit in Birmingham, West Midlands
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Westbourne Road
Edgbaston
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 3TR
Tel: +44 121 454 1860
Email: click here
Birmingham Botanical Gardens online: information and bookings
The Birmingham Botanical Gardens were opened in 1832. They were designed by J. C. Loudon, a leading garden planner, horticultural journalist and publisher. Today the gardens offer a superb opportunity for recreation and relaxation close to the centre of Birmingham.
The Terrace is named in memory of J. C. Loudon who planned these Gardens in 1830, and is the first place to view the main sweep of the Gardens. It is a place to relax, to stroll and converse, to eat sandwiches or merely to sit in the sun.
The Main Lawn is an amphitheatre that acts as a sun trap, with higher ground behind cutting off the cold northerly winds. The Lawn is therefore a popular spot for picnics in fine weather and is, indeed, the hub of the Gardens, inviting the visitor to leave the formal Terrace and explore the more remote regions beyond.
In a quiet enclosure behind the playground is a red-brick cottage manifesting a medley of architectural styles, indeed almost amounting to an architectural joke. The Cottage provides a natural setting for a collection of old favourite plants reminiscent, at least in the public imagination, of the cottage gardens of the last century.
Facilities
Gardens, Tea Room, Picnic Area, Car Park, Private Group Tours, School Tours Available, Children's Adventure Playground, Birds, Events, e.g. Midsummer Big Band Music Evening and Outdoor Theatre.
Please e-mail for our events calendar.
Weddings and Conferences
Elegant dining in unique surroundings is a wonderful experience that comes true when you dine in one of the three magnificent suites at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Set in the midst of some of the most exquisite and beautifully landscaped formal gardens in Britain, this unique Victorian paradise is the perfect setting for lunches, dinners, dinner dances, cocktail parties and weddings. Reflecting the elegance of this prestigious venue, our reputation for excellence has been achieved through providing clients with quality and flexibility. Our extensive range of dishes and tailor made menus provide clients with the widest choice, ranging from the finest English cuisine through to a full Japanese banquet.
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