GIFT & PLANT SHOP Beautiful and inspiring gifts, plants and products for your home and garden SPECIAL DISCOUNTS FOR MEMBERS
what’s On 2014 a great day out for all the family
day tickets 1 ADULT 2 ADULTS FAMILY (2 adults and up to 3 concessions) PRE-BOOKED GROUPS (10+ adults) PRE-BOOKED GROUPS (10+ concessions) School visits are priced separately.
£7 £12 £22 £6 per adult £4 per concession
CONCESSIONS: children 5 - 16, seniOr citizens, students (with student card), disaBled & helpers children under 5
£4.75 FREE
a Beautiful venue fOr weddings, Banqueting and cOnferences
Please Note: prices are valid from 1st april 2014 to 31st March 2015 and all prices include a 10% donation as part of the gift aid scheme.
annual MeMBership Enjoy unlimited FREE entry to the Gardens, special discounts in the Gift & Plant Shop and FREE visits to many other botanical gardens and arboretums. (see website for details) ADULT MEMBERSHIP allows entry for two people from the same family FAMILY MEMBERSHIP allows entry for up to five people from the same family SINGLE MEMBERSHIP GUEST TICKET allows entry for one other person (adult, family or single Members only)
£40 £65 £35 £13
Open every day from 10.00am (closed Xmas day & Boxing day) 1st October to 31 March: doors close at 5pm or dusk if earlier. 1 April to 30 September: doors close at 6pm weekdays, 7pm at weekends. last admission 30 minutes before closing. Please Note: when evening concerts or theatre productions are being held, the gardens will close one hour before the performance, please check before visiting.
How to find us FREE PARKING
Birmingham Botanical Gardens westbourne road, edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3tr Call 0121 454 1860 Email enquiries@birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk
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Kids Under 5 & Members FREE*! www.birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk
a delightful Oasis Of stunning landscaped gardens and victOrian glasshOuses Just Minutes frOM the city centre.
the sweeping lawns and the stunning surroundings of the historic Birmingham Botanical gardens make a fantastic place for all the family to explore throughout the year. four spectacular glasshouses filled with exotic plants transport you from tropical rainforest to arid desert. Beyond, beautiful gardens offer variety, colour and interest from spring and autumn bulb displays to glorious herbaceous borders at the height of summer. discover the rock garden & pool, Japanese & Bonsai garden, rhododendron walk, woodland & fern glade and alpine & grasses gardens. enjoy a delicious snack or lunch at the pavilion tea room and finish your day with a visit to the gift & plant shop.
what’s On 2014 Enjoy live bands every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from 30 March – 5 October, 2 - 4pm playing a range of musical styles from brass to blues to jazz in the Bandstand - please check online or call 0121 454 1860 for full details.
March
July
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5
10-3 hepatica show & Bonsai sale
23 30
• walk-through Bird house with parrots, parakeets, mynah birds and even love birds! • Butterfly house (opens 24 May until the end of september) • cascade & koi pool • children’s play area and discovery garden
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Bamboo maze dahlia colour wheel 3 historical gardens seasonal and themed guided walks • flower shows & demonstrations • inspiring exhibitions
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FAMILY ACTIVITIES children can explore different areas of the gardens with our Family Explorer Backpacks designed to inspire, excite and educate. children’s trails and regular themed events throughout the year provide plenty of fun activities for children... face painting, storytelling, quizzes and much more.
11-4 autumn kids fun – squirrel festival Under 16s FREE entry!
30
11-4 autumn kids fun – halloween fun day Under 16s FREE entry!
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11-4 autumn kids fun – squirrel festival Under 16s FREE entry!
13 7.30pm treasure island – rain or shine theatre** 17
11-3 Bonsai demonstration
6
11-3 south staffordshire Bonsai show
20 7.30pm hamlet Mdcc theatre**
14
11-3 Mad hatters tea party Under 16s FREE entry!
21 7.30pm alpine garden society lecture**
16 7.30pm sherlock holmes chapterhouse theatre**
26-28 11-3 ‘forage fest’ event Under 16s FREE entry!
11-3 Bonsai demonstration
20 7.30pm B’ham international Jazz & Blues festival**
27
11-4 south staffordshire Bonsai show
7
10-6 national gardens scheme
18
11-3 Bonsai demonstration
18
11-4 walk in aid of cystic fibrosis 10-6 Butterfly house opens
25 11-4 cactus show 27&28 11-3 Birds, Bees and Butterflies event Under 16s FREE entry!
June 1
11-4 Midland Bonsai show
7
10-6 the Big green lunch
15
11-4 Orchid & cactus show
29
11-3 easter kids fun – Under 16s FREE entry!
May
24
5
7.30pm Jungle Book chapterhouse theatre**
17 7.30pm queen – Musical tribute concert**
April
THERE’S SO MUCH MORE TO SEE AND DO FOR ALL THE FAMILY IN THE GARDENS…
October
6
11-3 Boys Brigade 125th celebrations Under 16s FREE entry!
11-4 Orchid show 10-5 Mother’s day – treat Mum to FREE entry!
August
11-3 Bonsai demonstration
20
12-3 ‘teddy Bears picnic Under 16s FREE entry!
November 16
11-4 friends craft fair and carols FREE entry!
30
12-3 children’s christmas crafts & carols
December
11-3 Bonsai demonstration
23 7.30pm Midsummer night’s dream chapterhouse theatre**
September
6&7 12-3 santa’s grotto**
7
13&14 12-3 santa’s grotto**
26
7pm B’ham Jazz festival – Magnolia sisters**
14
27
7pm B’ham Jazz festival – electro swing circus**
21
11-4 rotary country Music festival 10-6 heritage Open day & food festival FREE entry!
20&21 12-3 santa’s grotto**
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11-4 cyclamen show & Bonsai demonstration
*free entry to gardens **Bookable ticket event (see website or garden entrance for details). all other events are included in garden entry charge.
see www.birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk for more information on all events