Visitor Information for Leicester Botanic Garden
Google Visitor Review Score 4.7/5 Stars
Opening Days: The Gardens are open daily apart from 25 December, 26 December & 1 January
Opening Times: 10am to 4pm (5pm BST)
Admission Prices: Free entry
Check here for this years full opening times, events & facilities
Top Tip: Kids love the fish in the pond so do check that out!
Key Features of Leicester Botanic Garden
Water Garden . Arboretum . Pond . Sunken Garden . Alpine Garden . Pinetum . Glasshouse . Sculptures. Events
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About Leicester Botanic Garden
Leicester Botanic Garden and Attenborough Arboretum is actually four gardens from houses which have now been combined into one.
And within the garden there are now a number of distinct gardens for you to enjoy.
From the Water Garden, Sunken Garden, Fuchsia Collection, Desert House, Terrace, Sandstone Garden, Limestone Garden, Alpine House, Herb Garden, Giant Trees and Pinetum, Ponds and Tropical Glasshouse!
So plenty for you to see! I do love an Alpine House.
Watch out for the 12 permanent sculptures dotted around the grounds.
The Attenborough Arboretum is a five acre plot which has native trees planted in order of their arrival after the last ice age.
Be aware that the Glasshouse and Arboretum shut occasionally so check their opening times before you travel!
No refreshments are available on site unless you book a tour.
Keep an eye open for events like the Crocus Sundays and Plant Identification course.
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Accessibility at Leicester Botanic Garden
The paths are suitable for wheelchair users.
Dogs at Leicester Botanic Garden
Assistance dogs only are allowed into Leicester Botanic Garden
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Contact Details for Leicester Botanic Garden
Address: Leicester Botanic Garden, University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RH, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)116 252 2522
Email: n/a
Web: Link here
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Visitor Reviews of Leicester Botanic Garden
Google Visitor Review Score 4.7 stars
Don’t take our word for how genuinely super these gardens are. Here is what visitors think about their visit to Leicester Botanic Garden:
Leicester Botanic Gardens is widely regarded as a calming, educational, and family-friendly destination that rewards repeat visits and offers year-round enjoyment for both casual visitors and plant enthusiasts alike.
Victoria enjoyed a peaceful visit with her children, describing the gardens as beautiful and calming, though she noted disappointment when the greenhouses were closed on a bank holiday.
Clive passionately reflects on the importance of green spaces, calling the gardens “tremendous” and encouraging others to immerse themselves in the surroundings especially appreciating that entry is free.
Yamin visited in early spring and appreciated the emerging seasonal beauty, highlighting the abundance of benches, quiet atmosphere and a particularly lovely pond.
Kirsty was impressed by the diversity of flora, especially the dramatic southern magnolia in full bloom, describing the gardens as serene and memorable on a sunny day.
Georgie, a long-time admirer, praises the gardens for offering everything expected of a botanic garden, with the cactus house and tropical greenhouses standing out as favourites for both adults and children.
David enjoyed the impressive cactus collection and greenhouses, noting the rarity of seeing a cactus in bloom and calling the free entry a “win-win.”
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Map and Location of Leicester Botanic Garden
All information was believed to correct at the time of publication
University Road
Leicester Leicestershire LE1 7RH
United Kingdom