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South London Botanical Institute

London’s smallest botanical garden is open again after major refurbishment to our building. Spring highlights inc unusual bulbs, ferns, flowering trees and early roses. Wild flowers flourish beside medicinal herbs. Scented, native and woodland plants are featured, growing among rare trees and shrubs. There is a small dye plant bed and a collection of succulents in our greenhouse.

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  • South London Botanical Institute
South London Botanical Institute
South London Botanical Institute
South London Botanical Institute
South London Botanical Institute
South London Botanical Institute
South London Botanical Institute
South London Botanical Institute
South London Botanical Institute
South London Botanical Institute
South London Botanical Institute
South London Botanical Institute
South London Botanical Institute
South London Botanical Institute
South London Botanical Institute

About South London Botanical Institute

Our garden has been here for more than 110 years and has always supported the SLBI’s original remit to promote curiosity and knowledge about plants among local people. To mark our centenary we re-created the ‘living museum of strange visitors’ as the garden was described in a newspaper article in 1912. The writer marvelled at the profusion of wildflowers allowed to flourish in the garden, and this tradition continues. Many of the garden features, including bulbs, ferns and flowering trees, are at their best in the spring. The garden provides a lush green retreat in a very urban environment. Each area has a theme and each bed contains rare treasures and oddities – including a leafless clematis, pitcher plants and a mandrake – as well as more well-known species. Our pond was created to encourage wildlife, and frogs and newts can be seen from the viewing deck.

Our small cafe will be serving home-made teas.

Website:

https://www.slbi.org.uk

South London Botanical Institute features

  • Cashless
  • Historical Garden
  • Refreshments
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

South London Botanical Institute,
London,
SE24 9AQ

Directions to South London Botanical Institute
Mainline: Tulse Hill. Buses: 68, 196, 322 & 468 stop at junction of Norwood Rd & Romola Rd.

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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at South London Botanical Institute at this time.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Sorry, South London Botanical Institute does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. South London Botanical Institute seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.