University of Bristol Botanic Garden

The University of Bristol Botanic Garden cultivates some 4,500 plant species from over 200 plant families within its five-acre site. This diversity of plants is unique and not found anywhere else in the Bristol area.

Special displays at University of Bristol Botanic Garden include an Evolutionary Dell (with the dinosaurs’ favourite plants, ginkgos, cycads, tree ferns and Wolly, the Wollemi Pine), rare South West native and threatened plants, Chinese and European Medicinal Herb Gardens, and South African and New Zealand collections.

A trip to the glasshouses at University of Bristol Botanic Garden will take you to the Amazon rainforest, the Highveld in South Africa, the cloud forests and a magical world of tropical food and medicinal plants. Stars of the show include the Giant Amazon Water Lily and Sacred Lotus collections.

Teas are now available in the period setting of the main house. In addition to tours of the University of Bristol Botanic Garden, there is an annual programme of social events and lectures. Private day, evening and weekend guided tours can also be arranged for groups at £4.50 per person.

Admission to the University of Bristol Botanic Garden is £3.50 for adults, £1 for children aged 5 to 16 and free for under 5s. Note that entrance to the University of Bristol Botanic Garden is free to members of the Friends of the Botanic Garden Association during stipulated opening hours.