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Batsford ArboretumBatsford Arboretum - Information on the collections at this Arboretum in Gloucestershire. Details of the history, conservation activities, and for visitors. Benmore Botanic GardenBenmore Botanic Garden - Satellite of the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, north of Dunoon. National pinetum and rhododendron collection, with a mild climate and heavy winter rainfall. Open March to October. Information for visitors.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens and GlasshousesBirmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses - Among many other features, historic Roman, Mediaeval and Tudor gardens, a herb garden, the National Bonsai Collection, collections of tropical and desert plants, and an Education Centre. Includes a diary of events. Birmingham University, Winterbourne Botanic GardensBirmingham University, Winterbourne Botanic Gardens - Details of the garden, teaching and conservation activity, and a list of events. Houses National Rose Collection. Virtual tour of the gardens.
Bodenham Arboretum and Earth CentreBodenham Arboretum and Earth Centre - Housed on a working farm near Kidderminster, Worcestershire. Information on the trees, the farm, and walks. Details for visitors. Borde HillBorde Hill - Sussex botanic garden and park with a very diverse and large collection of trees and shrubs. Pictures; information on visitor facilities and access.
Bradenham Hall GardensBradenham Hall Gardens - A private Norfolk garden and arboretum open for visitors on selected days. History, information, maps and pictures. Visiting details. Bristol University Botanic GardenBristol University Botanic Garden - Collection of 4,500 species just outside Bristol from across the world, in beds and glasshouses; includes a collection conserving threatened plants native to SW England, and collections of plants used in alternative medicine.
Cambridge University Botanic GardenCambridge University Botanic Garden - Collections of British Native Plants, and Trees. Other gardens include Scented, Woodland, Winter, Rock and Genetic. Glasshouses house the tropical, desert and alpine collections. Education and events programme. Castle Howard Arboretum TrustCastle Howard Arboretum Trust - Kew at Castle Howard (North Yorkshire) is a wonderful arboretum set in the outstanding Howardian Hills containing many rare and endangered trees and shrubs.
Chelsea Physic GardenChelsea Physic Garden - Founded in 1673 by the Society of Apothecaries; one of Europe's oldest botanic gardens. Important Herb and Medicinal collections, and of Mediterranean plants. Information on history, events and visitor access. The Cruickshank Botanic GardenThe Cruickshank Botanic Garden - Part of Conoco Natural History Centre, which supports teaching and study of botany in Aberdeen University, and is also open to the public. Collection of 2,500 plants recently catalogued.
Dawyck Botanic Gardens, StoboDawyck Botanic Gardens, Stobo - Satellite of the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, north of Peebles. 300 years sustained planting of native and exotic trees. Open March to October. Dilston Physic GardenDilston Physic Garden - In the Tyne Valley, this garden has over 500 medicinal plants on display. Information about garden, and courses run there.
Dundee University Botanic GardenDundee University Botanic Garden - Collections of plants native to the UK, and collections representative of the world. Information on the garden tour, education, events, and for visitors. Durham University Botanic GardenDurham University Botanic Garden - Information and pictures covering glasshouse and outdoor plant collections, art in the garden, walks, a virtual plant gallery, and visitor access and facilities.
Glasgow Botanic GardensGlasgow Botanic Gardens - Twelve glasshouses, with an important collection of tree ferns from Australia and New Zealand. Free admission. Harlow Carr Botanical GardensHarlow Carr Botanical Gardens - Royal Horticultural Society Gardens outside Harrogate, N Yorkshire. National collections of rhubarb, ferns, fuchsia and heathers. Education programme, and special interest groups. Plant trials of benefit to gardeners in the North of England.
The Harris GardenThe Harris Garden - Developed by Reading University for teaching and research. 12 acres (5 ha) of features include a walled garden, demonstration garden, and formal gardens. Hergest Croft GardensHergest Croft Gardens - Arboretum and gardens in Kington, Herefordshire. Information on the history and the different parts of the garden, planted and worked by three generations of the same family.
Inverness Floral HallInverness Floral Hall - Subtropical Garden and Visitor Centre in Bught Park, Inverness; also a Cactus House, demonstration gardens and nursery. Opening and access details. Logan Botanic Garden, Port LoganLogan Botanic Garden, Port Logan - Satellite of the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, in Galloway. Landscaped displays benefit from the Gulf Stream, and support research and conservation (especially rhododendrons and conifers). Open March to October. Includes information for visitors.
National Botanic Garden of WalesNational Botanic Garden of Wales - Opened in May 2000, in Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire. The project includes the Great Glasshouse, restoring 18th century formal gardens, woodland, species-rich grassland, and developing a demonstration organic farm. The National Memorial ArboretumThe National Memorial Arboretum - A living tribute to the war-time generations of the twentieth century in Staffordshire. Includes information on events and visitor facilities.
The National Pinetum, BedgeburyThe National Pinetum, Bedgebury - Forestry Commission page describing this collection of conifers in Kent. Started as a joint project with Kew Gardens. Attractive to visit in all seasons. Ness Botanic GardensNess Botanic Gardens - Part of the University of Liverpool. Site includes virtual tour, history, general information, and list of events.
Palm House Botanic Gardens, BelfastPalm House Botanic Gardens, Belfast - One of the earliest examples of a curvilinear and cast iron glasshouse, built for Belfast Botanical and Horticultural Society in the 1830s. Royal Botanic Garden EdinburghRoyal Botanic Garden Edinburgh - Founded in the 17th century, RBGE now has one of the world's largest collections of living plants, and of preserved specimens. Information on main garden at Inverleith, visitor access and facilities, and activities in research and education. Searchable databases.
Royal Botanic Gardens, KewRoyal Botanic Gardens, Kew - Overview of the gardens, collections, conservation and research activities of the Royal Botanic Gardens. Information on tours, trails and the education programme. Savill Garden, WindsorSavill Garden, Windsor - Tranquil 35-acre garden, part of the Crown Estate. History of the garden and its development, events listing, and seasonal highlights in photographs. Details of admission and facilities.

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