Harold Martin Botanic Garden, Leicester
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Stretchy123
N 52° 36.464 W 001° 05.559
30U E 629153 N 5830343
This is the University of Leicester Botanic Gardens, comprising 16 acres, making it the most diverse botanic gardens in the East Midlands. Entry to the gardens is free.
Waymark Code: WMC339
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/19/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
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This is the University of Leicester Botanic Gardens, comprising 16 acres, making it the most diverse botanic gardens in the East Midlands. Entry to the gardens is free.

There are sections in the garden for:

  • Restored Edwardian Garden
  • Rock Gardens (Sandstone & Limestone)
  • Water & Sunken Gardens
  • Meadow
  • Arboretum (inc Cedar Grove, Cyprus Collection & Pinetum)
  • Herb Garden
  • Tropical Greenhouse
  • Mediterranean Greenhouse
  • Desert Greenhouse
  • Alpine Greenhouse
There are various events during the year - lecture, sculpture exhibits, plant sales etc. Details of these can be found on www.le.ac.uk/botanicgarden

If visiting, note that the garden is open every day during the summer, but is closed weekend during winter. It is also closed every day over the Christmas/New Year period.

Cost of entry: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri: From: 10:00 AM To: 4:00 PM

Hours of Operation: Sat, Sun: From: 10:00 AM To: 4:00 PM
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