Gardens in the Midlands Information about Gardens in the Midlands including, Bestwood Country Park, Biddulph Grange Garden, Birmingham Botanical Gardens & Glasshouses, Bodenham Arboretum, Brockhampton Estate, Burford House Gardens, Hawkstone Historic Park, Heights of Abraham, Hergest Croft Gardens, Hidcote Manor Gardens, High Peak Estate, Rufford Country Park, Sherwood Country Park, Westbury Court Garden, Woodchester Park, Places to visit in the Midlands, Birmingham, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire, Worcestershire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, where to go and day out.
The Birmingham Botanical Gardens & Glasshouses 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 tranquility combined with excellent visitor facilities for all the family. We 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 epicentre of the Arboretum lies around the big pool where many rare and ornamental trees can be seen in flower or fruit at all times of the year, and their autumn colours are a special beauty. The Grand Avenue, now in its infancy, is planted with Popes Seat Provenance Beech to mature in 200 years time! It stretches up the hillside to the higher reaches of the Arboretum where extensive views to the Clent Hills and surrounding countryside can be enjoyed.
Four distinct gardens extend over 50 acres, with over 4000 rare shrubs and trees. Described as 'one of the finest collections of trees and shrubs in Britain', the gardens are sure to delight everyone. The estate goes back over seven hundred years.The original manor house, Hergest Court dates from 1267.
Spend time relaxing in the beautiful surroundings and explore the extensive informal garden which will surprise you at every turn with its delightful plant life and wildlife habitats. The gardens are carefully managed as a home for birds; insects; butterflies and small mammals.
