The Birmingham Botanical Gardens & Glasshouses, situated in Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK, are a 15 acre oasis of delight. Designed by J. C. Loudon, a leading garden planner, horticultural journalist and publisher, they opened to subscribers in 1832.

Today, you will find beauty, peace and also tranquility combined with excellent visitor facilities for all the family. We really look forward to welcoming you into our gardens and glasshouses where you can enjoy nature at its best and discover the importance of plants to people.

The Birmingham Botanical Gardens are a registered Educational Charity (Charity Nr: 528981).

New! You can now click on 'Plants of the Month' (Main Menu) to see the various plants on show at this time of year.  Due to the lateness of the season typical March flowering plants are not yet in flower, but see our February listing for early March visits.

Recruiting now! We are currently seeking four newly trained horticulturists for our Botanical Gardening Studentship which will commence in September 2010.  Closing date 31 March.  See under Education for full details.

Plants and People - Partners for Life.