Free State National Botanical Garden, Bloemfontein

#15 among attractions in Bloemfontein

Relax in park, Botanical garden

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The Free State National Botanical Garden, located just outside Bloemfontein covers 70 hectares, and is home to about 400 species of plants, largely native to Free State and Northern Cape Provinces and Lesotho. Near Bain's Vlei, the garden was established in 1965, around 10 km north of downtown between picturesque dolerite rocks. 140 bird species, 50 mammal species, and 50 reptile species live in the park. A wild olive tree there is probably more than 200 years old. The herbarium preserves 50,000 species. There is also a bird hide, a dam, and wide lawns. ()

Local name: Vrystaat Botaniese TuinCoordinates: 29°3'8"S, 26°12'39"E

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Bloemfontein South Africa

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Free State National Botanical Garden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Free State Stadium, Queen's Fort Military Museum, National Museum, Old Presidency.

4.5 miS
Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein
115 min walk • The Free State Stadium, currently known as the Toyota Stadium for sponsorship reasons and formerly known as Vodacom Park, is a stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, used mainly for rugby union and also sometimes for association football.
5.1 miS
Museum, Military museum
Queen's Fort Military Museum, Bloemfontein
130 min walk • Queen's Fort Military Museum is a museum in Bloemfontein, South Africa, which depicts all major wars in the Free State from the 1800s. The building was erected in 1848 and put to use for the first time in 1849. Along the years, it has been used as military headquarters, a hospital, an asylum or mental institution, and a prison.
4.4 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
National Museum, Bloemfontein
112 min walk • The National Museum in Bloemfontein dates back to the 1870s, when its collections and displays comprised mainly rarities from around the world. It was established on 20 July 1877 and opened to the public on 20 May 1878. The old Raadsaal building was made available by the then Free State Volksraad for hosting the Museum collections.
4.7 miS
Museum
Old Presidency, Bloemfontein
119 min walk • The Old Presidency or Ou Presidensie is a museum, art gallery and theatre in the city of Bloemfontein, South Africa, located on President Brand Street in the heart of the city.
2.7 miSW
29°5'6"S • 26°11'12"E
SA Armour Museum, Bloemfontein
69 min walk • Museum, Military museum
5 miS
Church
Cathedral of St Andrew and St Michael, Bloemfontein
128 min walk • The Cathedral of St Andrew and St Michael is a religious building that is affiliated with the Anglican Church of South Africa and is located at 85 St Georges Street in the city of Bloemfontein in the Free State province, South Africa.
3.5 miS
29°6'11"S • 26°12'27"E
Westdene Park Market, Bloemfontein
90 min walk • Park
4.8 miS
Church
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bloemfontein
123 min walk • The Sacred Heart Cathedral is a religious building that is affiliated with the Catholic Church and is located at 1 Green in the city of Bloemfontein in the Free State province, South Africa.
4.1 miS
Sport, Sport venue
Ramblers Cricket Club Ground, Bloemfontein
106 min walk • Ramblers Cricket Club Ground is a cricket ground in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa, on the north side of Zastron Street. The first recorded match on the ground was in 1892, when an Orange Free State XXII played the touring WW Read's XI. It served as Orange Free State's main home ground from 1904 to 1986.
3.7 miS
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Westdene Stadium, Bloemfontein
96 min walk • Westdene Stadium, also known as Westdene Sports Ground, is a multi-use stadium in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Roses United F.C. and Celtic Colts F.C.
2.9 miSE
29°5'13"S • 26°14'21"E
Modenso Park, Bloemfontein
76 min walk • Park