Events
For more information about any of these events, please contact us.May 2008 |
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| Wed 7 May - Wed 3 Sep | Daytime and Evening Adult Courses : Your Garden Month By Month – Simon Gulliver 7pm to 9pm |
July 2008 |
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| Tue 1 Jul - Fri 10 Oct | Mystery in Stone Sculpture Exhibition A Major exhibition of contemporary hand carved stone sculptures by Shona artists depicting their culture, religious beliefs and everyday life.
Workshops available.
At the Birmingham Botanical Gardens & Glasshouses, Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3TR.  More about this event... |
| Sun 27 Jul | This afternoon in our Bandstand - Rolls Royce (Derby) Band |
August 2008 |
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| Fri 1 Aug - Wed 1 Oct | PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION 2008 TAKE YOUR PICTURES AT ANY TIME DURING 2008 AT THE GARDENS.
In association with The Birmingham Post and top prize Digital Camera. More about this event... |
| Sun 3 Aug | This afternoon in our Bandstand - The New Washboard Syncoptors |
| Mon 4 Aug - Fri 8 Aug | Children's Workshops : Nature Summer Week (Monday 4th to Friday 8th August) |
| Sun 10 Aug | This afternoon in our Bandstand - The Gentlemen of Swing |
| Wed 13 Aug - Thu 14 Aug | Rain or Shine Theatre Company presents 'The Winter's Tale' by William Shakespeare Outdoor theatre commencing at 7.30pm. Another opportunity to see William Shakespeare's popular play.
TICKETS NOW ON SALE.
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| Sun 17 Aug | Bonsai Demonstration 11am - 3pm More about this event... |
| Sun 17 Aug | This afternoon in our Bandstand - Malvern Hills Brass Band |
| Wed 20 Aug | Children's Outdoor Theatre - 'Sleeping Beauty' For the first time we have invited Chapterhouse Theatre Company to perform their production of 'Sleeping Beauty'. This will be held on the Main Lawn from 2pm-4pm.
TICKETS NOW ON SALE. More about this event... |
| Thu 21 Aug | Alpine Garden Society Lecture by Rod Leeds - 'Bulbs for all the year' Commencing at 7.30pm - Tickets required. More about this event... |
| Sun 24 Aug | This afternoon in our Bandstand - City of Birmingham Brass Band |
| Mon 25 Aug | This afternoon in our Bandstand - Jazz Ramblers |
| Wed 27 Aug | Friends' Teddy Bears' Picnic 12.00pm-3.00pm
If you go down to the Gardens today,
You're sure of a big surprise.
For every bear that ever there was,
Is gathered there, for certain because,
Today's the day the Teddy Bears have their picnic. More about this event... |
| Sun 31 Aug | Bands play in our Bandstand - N. C. Big Band |
| Sun 31 Aug | Bonsai Show 10.30am - 4.00pm. |
September 2008 |
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| Sun 7 Sep | Rotary Club Country Music Festival 11am - 5.00pm.
Charity extravaganza & country music festival. TICKETS NOW ON SALE. More about this event... |
| Sun 7 Sep | Birmingham Dahlia Society Show 11am - 4pm.
Don't miss this popular annual event.
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| Sun 7 Sep | This afternoon in our Bandstand - Rotary Club Country Music Festival |
| Sun 14 Sep | Friends' Plant Hunters Fair 10am - 4pm
Visit our very popular Fair where the visitor can fill the gaps in their gardens with superb plants at wonderful bargain prices. More about this event... |
| Sun 14 Sep | This afternoon in the Bandstand - Birmingham Concert Band |
| Sat 20 Sep - Sat 18 Jul | Weekend Workshops: One Year Botanical Illustration Courses - Jeni Neale and Bridget Rochford |
| Sun 21 Sep | This afternoon in our Bandstand - Arrow Valley Brass Band |
| Sun 28 Sep | The Cyclamen Society Autumn Show and Lectures See the spectacular display or cyclamen, buy some unusual specimens or join in the lectures.
11am - 4pm
PLUS 'Walk on the Wildside' Conservation Day.
Adults £3, Concessions £2, Members free. More about this event... |
October 2008 |
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| Sun 5 Oct | British Cactus & Succulent Society Autumn Show - Advice, Exhibition, Sales. 11am - 4pm |
| Sun 12 Oct | Family Fun Day 10.00am - 4.30pm
Lots to do and see for all the family. More about this event... |
| Sat 25 Oct | Apple Day and Pumpkins for Halloween Saturday 25 October 2008.
An enticing display of English apples and much more!
Special reduced entry price of Adults £5.50, Concessions £3.50, Members free.
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| Sat 25 Oct | 'Walk on the Wild Side' - Conservation Day 11.00am - 4.00pm
Visitors can enter the Gardens from 9am.
By popular demand we will be staging this event for the fourth year.
Also on the same day Apple Day and Pumpkins for Halloween.
Adults £5.50, Concessions £3.50, Members free. More about this event... |
| Sun 26 Oct | Friends' Autumn Gift Fair 10am - 4.30pm
Special reduced entry price of Adults 5.50, conessions £3.50, Members free.
Also onthe same day visit the Birmingham & Midland Orchid Society Show. More about this event... |
| Sun 26 Oct | Birmingham & Midland Orchid Society Show, Advice and Sales 11.00am - 4.30pm
Specail reduced entry price of Adults £5.50, Concessions £3.50, Members free. More about this event... |
November 2008 |
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| Sat 15 Nov | CHRISTMAS BAZAAR In aid of Birmingham St Mary's Hospice.
11am - 3pm.
Admission: Adults £4.50, Concessions £3.00. In advance Adults £3.50, Concessions £2.50.
Tickets now on sale.
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| Sun 23 Nov | Friends' Craft Fair and Carols 10am - 4.30pm More about this event... |
December 2008 |
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| Mon 1 Dec - Wed 24 Dec | Christmas Gift Shop Open Daily During the holiday season visit our Botanic Shop for great gifts and perfect plants.
Opening times:
Christmas Eve 9am - 3pm.
Christmas Day CLOSED.
Boxing Day to 1 January inclusive open daily 10am to 4pm. Limited menu in the Pavilion tearoom.
Library closed Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. More about this event... |
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