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University of Bristol Botanic Garden

Exciting and contemporary award winning Botanic Garden with dramatic displays illustrating collections of Mediterranean flora, rare native, useful plants (inc European and Chinese herbs) and those that illustrate plant evolution. Large floral displays illustrating pollination in flowering plant and evolution. Glasshouses are home to giant Amazon water lily, tropical fruit, medicinal plants, orchids, cacti and unique sacred lotus collection.

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University of Bristol Botanic Garden
University of Bristol Botanic Garden
University of Bristol Botanic Garden
University of Bristol Botanic Garden
University of Bristol Botanic Garden
University of Bristol Botanic Garden
University of Bristol Botanic Garden
University of Bristol Botanic Garden

About University of Bristol Botanic Garden

Exciting contemporary Botanic Garden with collections of: Mediterranean flora set out in a large rock garden, threatened rare native plants many unique to the Avon Gorge growing as a conservation resource. A large collection of useful plants includes a seasonal display of vegetables and two large herb collections, Western Herbs and traditional Chinese Medicinal Herbs, (the most comprehensive collection in Europe). A large sunken dell displays the evolution of plants on land in the form of a 500 million year old time line, while in the centre of the garden a large display illustrates the evolution of flowering plant families inferred from comparisons of their DNA sequences. A large pollination display is full of flower in summer with examples of key pollinators. Glasshouses are home to Giant Amazon Waterlily, tropical fruit and medicine plants, orchids, carnivorous plants, cacti and a unique sacred lotus collection. Many of the 4500 species of plants are unique in the UK.

Website:

https://botanic-garden.bristol.ac.uk

University of Bristol Botanic Garden features

  • Cashless
  • Children Very Welcome
  • Coaches Allowed
  • Historical Garden
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

University of Bristol Botanic Garden,
Bristol,
Avon,
BS9 1JG

Directions to University of Bristol Botanic Garden
Located in Stoke Bishop ¼m W of Durdham Downs & 1m from city centre. After crossing the Downs to Stoke Hill, Stoke Park Rd is 1st on R.

University of Bristol Botanic Garden openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Light refreshments provided by local deli.
Admission Adult: £9.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-16:30

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair available to borrow from Welcome Lodge on request. Wheelchair friendly primary route through garden inc glasshouses, accessible WCs.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

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

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

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

Yes. University of Bristol Botanic Garden 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.