Reviews of University of Leicester Botanic Garden. (University) in Leicester (Leicestershire).

University of Leicester Botanic Garden

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Botanical garden

2ld, 3 Glebe Rd, Oadby, Leicester LE2 2LD, United Kingdom

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Information of University of Leicester Botanic Garden, University in Leicester (Leicestershire)

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Reviews of University of Leicester Botanic Garden

D. V.

Calm and beautiful place for walking in oadby village. Open till 5 pm during summer. This place offers both calming and educational experience for the visitors. Have several green houses and specific zones that consists distinct species. It's joyous to see numerous bees in their natural habitat after a long time.

D.

Brilliant place to go with the family or friends for a picnic or just a walk through the garden. Lots of different plants, trees and flowers. You need to visit the garden to really appreciate the beautiful scenery. 🌺🌼

H. B.

Stunning, Serene, Natural gardens. Loved every moment of this place. New things to see round every corner. The children loved this place, it was like they were 'exploring' and having an 'adventure'. Lovely large pond with lots of fishes too. A beautiful afternoon walk. Will most definitely be visiting again.......... Tomorrow!!! 😆😆😆😆

O. K.

Worth a visit but not at its best in April, looks like it'll be a picture ina few more weeks. The greenhouses are only open Mon to Fri, do keep that in mind if you wanted to see the desert plants, Alpines etc.

S.

Lovely tranquil gardens on out skirts of Leicester Free entry Can walk round as you please and take as long as you like Shame no refreshments but I believe there is a van on certain days ?? Toilets available

S. C.

Gently mixing up formal and natural elements in this garden of many parts and many delights. There are botanical themes, as well as sculptural elements, with formal ponds, and some well weathered red brick houses that serve as faculties to the university. A little green jewel in a city that is otherwise very dense and urban

R. S.

I love this place. There are so many wonderful and often unusual specimens to see and it is always a delight to visit at any time of the year. When we visited, the fuchsia collection was looking magnificent. The trees and shrubs are always so special and the Caucasian Oak tree was looking completely amazing. In addition the herbs are a major feature and the acers are graceful and elegant. Visiting here always lifts my spirits and it gives me a real sense of joy. To sum up, this place is an absolute treasure and a real credit not only to the University of Leicester but to the city too. Visited again to-day....still fantastic!

L. T.

A lovely place to walk. Lots of different plants to see. Will go again soon !!

A. H.

So glad to be able to walk in these beautiful, interesting, extremely well kept, gardens once again. Always something of interest to look at, e.g. lovely plants, shrubs and sculptures.

N. A.

Leicester Botanical Gardens are a beautiful gem within Leicester. The gardens are well kept by the gardeners and ground staff. It's a place that isn't frequented as much as the other parks within Leicester. This makes it an ideal place to go on a lovely summers day without the crowds of people you'd expect in other Leicester parks. The plants, flowers and tree specimens are absolutely amazing. You have to sometimes pinch yourself to remind yourself that you're actually in Leicester! Great place to visit, take some tea, cake and a picnic blanket and plonk yourself in a secluded corner!

F.

Beautiful place, we always love a walk around here 😁

V. E.

We came here to get some refreshed family pictures done after lockdown and we weren't disappointed, it's such a beautiful and calming place to go and the perfect backdrop for pictures, highly recommend for anything, pictures, walks etc.

C. B.

Very calming with a beautiful selection of plants and easy to walk around, well sign posted. A few wrong labels and weeds made me feel much better about my own garden 😊

D. s.

Very pleasant. A bit disappointing to find no signs giving names of plants and trees. A bit neglected in places too. The water feature, pond, seemed to have an oily residue floating on top. Due to algae? But the garden has the potential to be very beautiful. Am assuming that Covid has hindered efforts.

V. L.

Lovely spot for a peaceful walk, and to learn about tree varieties. Free on-road parking near the entrance gate, and well-marked pathways to the different gardens within. Toilets open and clean, even on a Sunday close to dusk. Lots to explore, can't wait to visit again in the spring/summer when there will be more colour and the greenhouses open.

S. W.

Beautiful gardens well kept year round with educational information around the gardens. I visit time and time again.

K. M.

Excellent park good access for wheelchair uses. Majority of it is nice and flat to walk around nice variety of plants to see.

k.

Absolute gem of a place... beauty and tranquility! Great place to be at one with nature without leaving the city!

M. C.

A very nice peaceful place to spend some, just outside the city.

M. G.

Beautiful gardens well worth a visit. Free entry. With many different areas to explore it makes for a lovely trip out.

K. U.

Lovely walk through the gardens. Beautiful colours on show in Autumn when we visited. Very peaceful place. Gardens are well maintained. Tropical and alpine glasshouses to tour as well. Free entry and parking on Glebe Road.

R. a. S. G.

Beautiful place to visit gorgeous plants and trees in a fabulous setting all as nature intended.

D.

Fantastic place, nice walk around looking at nature and seeing the various plant and tree species. Definitely recommend, good for families.

A. L.

Such a well kept and wonderful place to visit, and added bonus it's free to visit, next few .o the will have more flowers blooming but what I did see was amazing, great place to arrange a picnic too.

I. M.

Fascinating place and one to come to regularly throughout the year and watch the planting grow and change the nature of the gardens. Great place to bring the camera too....

C. H.

An extensive amount of plants, shrubs & trees. The gardens are well laid out and meander around the architecturally interesting buildings.

S. G.

Beautiful, serene, informative re medicinal properties of plants and beautiful scents as you walk through. Cannot believe i havent been before. Highly recommend

M. H.

Lovely botanical garden owned by UOL with free access. Recommend it 100%. Be aware of the limited opening hours though.

G. S.

This well kept public space is always a joy to spend time in. Beautiful, interesting gardens and greenhouses. Make sure to visit the hothouse which is home to the cacti

G.

was last minute weekend gateway from london - arrived and found it was closed due to corona ! per other users shared' photos look so stun ! maybe the best low key touristic thingy in Leicester! but i did enjoy wander to business school side :) cheers

T. L. F.

A lovely place to wander round and find some peace and quiet. Wide variety of plants to see, key in mind the greenhouses are open on weekdays between 9 and 3. The koi carp pond was a hit with our kids. There are toilets. The buildings which now form parts of the university halls of residence are interesting.

R. O.

Very nice, lots of greenery. peaceful, you can relax away from everything.

L. A.

If u not visit this place u really should it's so lovely and peaceful X 🌹

s. s.

Lovely place for a walk around

Ł. S.

Very beautiful garden with with plants.

B.

My first time visiting Leicester Botanical Gardens. I wish I could say I was blown away, but I was... underwhelmed. Its July. It should be blooming! It wasn't as I was expecting. It very unkempt. Im aware it's a work in progress. But,... considering you have staff. It shouldn't be so,... messy. Pity because it would be incredible if funded and staffed properly. No onsite parking. Street parking available on a nice wide road. Toilets but no café?... plenty of places to sit though and rest though if you aren't too good on your legs. Onsite parking. Better upkeep and a cafe would have made it a lovely day out.

Y. V.

Nice garden, but a coffee shop inside would be great!

S. I. I.

Stunning gardens, so much beauty to see.

D. M.

Nice restful stroll around gardens and greenhouses. Takes about 1 hour

A. W.

It is open, Desert house is excellent. Toilets open & clean, thanks ! For a stroll it is great

E. T.

Beautiful,looked after park with a carp pond which is a star

G. P.

I absolutely adore this place. It is not huge, but it covers everything you expect from a botanic garden. My personal favourite is of course the cactus house, but I love the tropical greenhouses too. The kids love running around here as well. There are so many areas, from rockeries to lawns, to knot gardens and formal ponds. A wonderful place, that is always kept up to scratch whatever the weather.

S. M.

A very beautiful amazing and nice garden.

A. B.

very nice. I love the conifer section.

S. K. (. K.

Lovely place for a gentle walk. Very local and you forget you're in Leicester!Beautiful gardens and the fish in the pond are a real hit with young children.

N. B.

One of the best places in Leicester! Regularly visit the gardens with my family, toddler friendly and great exploration at every corner. Free parking on the residential road, always plenty of spaces near the entrance. Pushchair friendly, and kids will plenty of space to run around and have fun. There are many benches around the gardens, great for a quick rest, or to relax and soak up the atmosphere. Each visit you will notice something new, as well in seeing the development of plants through the season. Don’t forget to make a small donation at the entrance!

B. L. H.

MY FAVOURITE PLACE! Calming, interesting, beautiful- 3 indoor houses: desert, alpine, tropical/meditteranean. Good date idea;) x

s. t.

FANTASTIC BEAUTY!

J. H.

Very peaceful green area so close to the city . A bit tired looking in parts but most of it looks good. I presume it will be well used when it is fully open again.

A. W.

Great botanical gardens for a nice stroll.

J. G.

A fabulously peaceful place to spend a few hours, whatever the season. Seldom crowded and always beautiful, it also hosts a constantly changing display of sculptures. No picnics allowed but no one will complain if you sit on a bench and eat a few sandwiches.

C. S.

A beautiful place. Thanks for allowing public access and for maintaining it so well. The avenue of Alium near the pond was stunning.

I. T.

Absolutely amazing. All you could wish to see if this is your thing. Amazing. I would recommend you do try it. Take a picnic or just go for a walk. Amazing sights Amelia and all beautifully laid out. And it's all free. No cost to go. Well done to the team that run it and maintain it.

A. T.

Beautiful selection of trees ,shrubs,flowers,cacti in a reasonably small area with seating and toilets and all free ,perfect .

S. A.

One of my favourite parks can wait for it to open soon. Beautiful and educational lovely place to simply relax.

D. B.

One of the best places in Leicester to enjoy the nature.

N. C.

Wonderful day outside in nature.

H. S.

Great collection of plants and conifers.

J. M.

Beautiful but not enough flowers and only one of the flowers I did see had an aroma

l. w.

Fabz walk round taking pics flowers and me granddaughter the maze ,pond xwe saw couple taking sum weding pics gud luck to um xxdress was lovely x

D. G.

Always a pleasure any season.

D. G.

A beautiful place to visit. The park itself is a lovely place. However, the people that work there are a different matter. Very brusque and offhand. They seem to high a very high opinion of themselves considering they are only gardening.

D. Z.

Lovely garden, beautiful when flowers blooming, lot of space for children and a few interesting things too, there are events time to time, there is a fish pond too

n. i.

Its very well kept beautiful , peaceful and relaxing place well worth a visit

V. B.

What a beautiful peaceful place! Always worth a visit at any time of the year. I can highly recommend it. I will be back soon. ☆☆☆☆☆

n. b.

Lovely park..One of my favorite. A lot of beautiful flowers and they got very unique kind of Magnolia tree with very big flowers. The place is worth to see

V. J.

Beautiful layout, free to enter, easy parking in Glebe road. Some amazing flowers and trees. A very relaxing place for a visit.

M. N.

Fantastic show of flowers in June this year as always. What a beautiful oasis.

G. H.

Nice gardens spring time the best to visit them very peaceful love um

r. g.

Lived in Leicestershire all my life and this was my first visit! Wonderful place.

M. R.

Knoll house is beautiful. It was a perfect venue for our Peace One Day event. The gardens are beautiful too.

A. N.

Calm, serene, peaceful

A. G.

Such a lovely place!

R. M.

Nice place specially for make some picture with flowers 😉

J. C.

Beautiful show of mauve crocus

A. G.

A hidden gem. Varied, very well kept and interesting. I'll certainly go back

a. b.

Only been for the sculpture exhibitions a few times. Great space, lovely and relaxing, green and calm.

D. D.

Beautiful spring colours . The roses are a bit late this year.

t. m. E.

Fabulous place for tranquil walk with beautiful trees flowers shrubs, cafe ain't bad either

R. F.

A great place to have a walk and relax while enjoying many types of plants, the cactus area is pretty cool.

V. D.

Gardens getting better again. Greenhouses shut for work, no toilets open

J. D.

One of my most favourite places. A haven for when I need peace and quiet in a beautiful place..

H. K.

Lovely place to relax and you can enjoy an escape to nature from the city life.

R. W.

Beautiful place to go for a few hours out with the family and take pictures, free of charge.

D. P.

Lovely to explore and take photos, guided tours can be arranged.

I. O.

Very nice garden, love it

I. M.

A wonderful place to visit with such a richness of beautiful flowers and plants.

H. Y.

It is a beautiful place take anyone you want FREE

J. G.

Beautiful

A. K.

A beautiful open space which is ideal for some peace and quiet to study or relax.

E. H.

Free beautiful plants spacious

s. j.

Lovely gardens an oasis away from the world

S. H.

Lovely area to walk

H. F.

Beautiful tranquil place

M. B.

Great collection of plants and conifers.

L. D.

Nice walk around

D. S.

Nice little family spot

A. R.

Excellent, thanks for providing the service.

m. c.

Its old type of tree

J. W.

Lovely day out!

J. E.

Pretty

E. I.

Bliss

G. P.

Attractive place

G. H.

Lovely place to stroll around. Nice Edwardian Buildings

J.

(Translated) A beautiful garden with carefully described vegetation. Some properties are only available on weekdays. (Original) Piękny ogród ze starannie opisaną roślinnością. Niektore obiekty są dostępne jedynie w dni robocze.

R.

(Translated) Quite interesting, small park but unique. (Original) Całkiem ciekawie,mały park ale wyjątkowy.

M. K.

(Translated) Large property with stately houses and greenhouses, quite attractively laid out. If you are interested in plants, you will find a great variety here, and always new variations. (Original) Grosses Anwesen mit herrschaftlichen Häusern und Treibhäusern, durchaus reizvoll angelegt. Wer sich für Pflanzen interessiert, findet hier eine grosse Vielfalt, und immer wieder neue Variationen.

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