UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL BOTANIC GARDEN

Open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., greenhouse open 11.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Adults: £9. Online booking. Guided tours on request.

The plants are incredible! They clothe us, feed us, heal us and keep us warm and safe. They are beautiful and terrifying, growing in deserts and tundra, land and lakes, and have been on earth for millions of years.

Visit our unique collections of plants and our greenhouses that offer more than 4500 species of plants through our magnificent displays, designed to tell the story of their evolution.

Our plant collections offer a unique resource for teaching, research and conservation. Each display is designed to be attractive and educational.

-Evolution Collection :

Five screens tell the story of the evolution of plants. Discover prehistoric plants dating back 200 million years and how they developed strategies to survive.

-Rare local and indigenous flora collection :

A series of mini habitats in the West Country that are home to some of the rare and endangered native flora of the South West. This collection is part of our commitment to the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation.

-Mediterranean collection :

Explore vibrant exhibits from Europe and North Africa, South Africa, Australia, Chile and California. Discover how plants have developed strategies to adapt to long, hot and dry summers.

-Collection of useful plants :

The largest collection of traditional Chinese medicinal herbs in the UK. A presentation of food and medicines showing our relationship with these plants.

-Glass houses:

The 640 m² greenhouse divided into four climatic zones houses plants from all our collections. There is a great diversity of plants that can flower at any time of the year.

-Tropical zone

Discover tropical plants that thrive in the world's hottest climates; giant Amazonian water lilies, carnivorous plants and the UK's most comprehensive collection of sacred Chinese lotus.

-Subtropical zone:

A warm and humid mountain forest atmosphere. Here you will find sweet-smelling plants and a diverse collection of orchids, bromeliads and ancient cycads.

-Warm temperate zone:

Attractive and striking colour display. You will also find our Venus fly trap and our collection of stem and leaf succulents.

-Cold zone:

A cool, bright area where bulbous plants, Australian heathland species and carnivorous plants thrive. Currently closed to the public.

-Refreshments:

Our café, Chandos Deli, is open every day from 11 am to 4 pm (during the high season, usually from March to the end of November, remember to check our website for more details).

It offers a delicious selection of hot drinks, cakes, pastries, sandwiches and salads, served in the magnificent period Devers room or on the west terrace overlooking the pond

-Guided tours (approx. 1 hour 30 minutes) :

Guided tours are a great way to learn about the history of the garden, our fascinating plant collections and the work we do.

-Visits by the curator :

The curator organizes monthly visits to the garden. Free for Friends of the Garden, students and staff of the University of Bristol. £9 per visitor. No need to book, come on!

Do not hesitate to consult the website to keep you informed of the many events and workshops!