Events

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May 2008

Wed 7 May - Wed 3 Sep Daytime and Evening Adult Courses : Your Garden Month By Month – Simon Gulliver 7pm to 9pm
 

July 2008

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

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. More about this event...
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

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. More about this event...
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

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. More about this event...
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

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. More about this event...
Sun 23 Nov Friends' Craft Fair and Carols 10am - 4.30pm More about this event...
 

December 2008

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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