Leicester University Botanic Garden0116 271 2933workGardenLeicester University Botanic Garden spans 16 acres of lovingly cultivated grounds and greenhouses, displaying a wide variety of environments, including alpine, tropical, temperate and cactus houses. Glebe RoadOadbyLeicesterLE2 2NEUnited Kingdom52.607785671100-1.091766786200http://www.le.ac.uk/biology/botanicgarden
Leicester University Botanic Garden spans 16 acres of lovingly cultivated grounds and greenhouses, displaying a wide variety of environments, including alpine, tropical, temperate and cactus houses.
Guided tours by prior arrangement. Coach parties welcome. All main paths around the garden are accessible for wheelchair users. Cafe in the Garden during annual sculpture exhibition.
Opening details
The Botanic Garden is open throughout the year, seven days a week, 10.00am to 5.00pm. It is closed on 25th December, 26th December and 1st January.
Map reference: SK 616015 Lat: 52.60779 Long: -1.09177
Situated 2 miles south of Leicester city centre, catch the Arriva 31/31A or Arriva 80/80A bus from Charles Street or railway station. Visitor entrance on Glebe Road.
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 3.2 km from Leicester station
Guided tours by prior arrangement. Coach parties welcome. All main paths around the garden are accessible for wheelchair users. Cafe in the Garden during annual sculpture exhibition.