Treborth Botanic Garden, Bangor University

Q: Are there plants available for sale?

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Treborth Botanic Garden, Bangor University , please enquire with the owners for more details.

Owned by Bangor University and used as a resource for teaching, research, public education and enjoyment. Treborth comprises planted borders, species rich natural grassland, ponds, arboretum, Chinese garden, ancient woodland, and a rocky shoreline habitat. Six glasshouses provide specialised environments for tropical, temperate, orchid and carnivorous plant collections.

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Treborth Botanic Garden, Bangor University

About Treborth Botanic Garden, Bangor University

Treborth Botanic Garden was established more than fifty years ago by Professor Paul Richards of the School of Botany, Bangor University on an 18 hectare site that had originally been designated for Sir Joseph Paxton’s Britannia Park; a project that was never realised.
The purpose of the garden was to enhance teaching and facilitate research in the School of Botany. Since then that function has been extended to involve not only all the students of the School of Biological Sciences and the School of Environment, Natural Resources and Geography but also the wider community beyond the university, by offering opportunities for study and hands-on experience to primary and secondary schools through a Forest School programme and various community groups. It also serves as a venue for guided walks, meetings and workshops for specialists, academics and interested amateurs. At the same time the general public has free and unlimited access throughout the year. This wider engagement is demonstrated by the annual visitor numbers which exceed 35,000, many of whom enjoy the Wales Coast Path that runs through the woodland and from here there are views of the Menai Strait and the two historic bridges, the Menai Suspension Bridge and the Britannia Bridge.

The site is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and includes a Site of Special Scientific Interest along the shore of the Menai Strait. There are more than 3000 native and exotic species within the garden in planted borders, species rich natural grasslands, shrubberies, ponds, the arboretum, mature broadleaved woodland and ancient woodland, and uniquely for a British Botanic garden, a rocky shoreline habitat. There are six glasshouses providing specialised environments for parts of the collection and also propagating facilities.

The Rhizotron, one of very few in the U.K., has been recently refurbished with funds from The Royal Society and offers a state of the art below ground carbon research laboratory.
As well as growing rare plants from around the world, the garden has an active and expanding programme of conservation and propagation of native Welsh species.

The practical voluntary work carried out by students of the university and The Friends of Treborth Botanic Garden reflects the interest, pride and affection that this garden inspires, and their commitment to its future development as a garden of national importance and a valued asset to the wider community.
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Website:

https://treborth.bangor.ac.uk

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Treborth Botanic Garden,
Bangor University,
Bangor,
Caernarfonshire,
LL57 2RQ

Directions to Treborth Botanic Garden, Bangor University
Approach Menai Bridge either from Upper Bangor on A5 or leave A55 J9 & travel towards Bangor for 2m. At Antelope Inn r'bout turn L just before entering the Menai Bridge.

Treborth Botanic Garden, Bangor University openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access to some glasshouses and part of the garden. Woodland path is surfaced but most of the borders only accessed over grass.

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FAQs

Are payment cards accepted at Treborth Botanic Garden, Bangor University?

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Are coaches allowed at Treborth Botanic Garden, Bangor University?

Yes, coaches are accepted at Treborth Botanic Garden, Bangor University. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Is Treborth Botanic Garden, Bangor University a dog friendly garden?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Treborth Botanic Garden, Bangor University. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Are there plants available for sale?

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Treborth Botanic Garden, Bangor University, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Is there wheelchair access at Treborth Botanic Garden, Bangor University?

Yes, one or more routes at Treborth Botanic Garden, Bangor University are accessible to wheelchair users.

Is this a wildlife garden?

Yes. Treborth Botanic Garden, Bangor University 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.