University of Leicester Botanic Garden, Leicester

Name: University of Leicester Botanic Garden
Address: 5-23 Carisbrooke Rd, Leicester LE2 3TQ Carisbrooke Rd, Leicester, LE2 3TQ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 116 244 9669

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University of Leicester Botanic Garden, Leicester

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The University of Leicester Harold Martin Botanic Garden is a botanic garden close to the halls of residence for the University of Leicester in Oadby, Leicestershire, England. Founded in 1921, the garden was established on the present 16-acre site in 1947. The garden is used for research and teaching purposes by the university's Genetics Department and features events such as sculpture and art exhibitions, music performances and plant sales. It is open to the public. The gardens surround several Edwardian era houses which are now part of Leicester University's halls of residence, including Beaumont House, The Knoll, and Southmeade. ()

Alternative names: Area: 25.1 mi²Coordinates: 52°36'29"N, 1°6'54"W

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5-23 Carisbrooke Rd, Leicester LE2 3TQ Carisbrooke RdLeicester South (Knighton)Leicester LE2 3TQ United Kingdom

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+44 116 244 9669

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University of Leicester Botanic Garden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Welford Road Stadium, Victoria Park, Gas Museum, De Montfort Hall.

1.4 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Welford Road Stadium, Leicester
35 min walk • Welford Road is a rugby union stadium in Leicester, England, and is the home ground of Leicester Tigers. The ground was opened on 10 September 1892, and is located between Aylestone Road and Welford Road on the southern edge of the city centre.
1 miN
Park
Victoria Park, Leicester
26 min walk • Victoria Park in Leicester, England is a public park of 69 acres. It is in the south-east, just outside the city centre, backing on to the University of Leicester and close to the Leicester railway station.
1.3 miNW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Gas Museum, Leicester
33 min walk • The Gas Museum, also known as the National Gas Museum, is situated in the former gatehouse of a gasworks in Leicester, England, and deals with the history of domestic and industrial gas supply.
1.2 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
De Montfort Hall, Leicester
31 min walk • De Montfort Hall is the largest music and performance venue in Leicester, England. It is situated adjacent to Victoria Park and is named after the Father of Parliament Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester.
0.7 miN
Church
Clarendon Park Congregational Church, Leicester
19 min walk • The Clarendon Park Congregational Church is a Congregational church in Leicester, Leicestershire, UK. It is located on London Road in the Stoneygate district near Clarendon Park. Among the many places of worship in Leicester are Congregational churches. The first Congregational church in Leicester was founded in 1801.
1.1 miN
Memorial
Arch of Remembrance, Leicester
29 min walk • The Arch of Remembrance is a First World War memorial designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and located in Victoria Park, Leicester, in the East Midlands of England. Leicester's industry contributed significantly to the British war effort.
1.1 miNW
Cemetery
Welford Road Cemetery, Leicester
29 min walk • Welford Road Cemetery is a public cemetery in Leicester, England.
1.7 miNW
Sport, Sport venue
Leicester Rowing Club, Leicester
43 min walk • De Montfort University Rowing Club is the rowing club of De Montfort University, Leicester, and is situated on the city canalised section of the River Soar. The club was founded in 1992 when Leicester Polytechnic changed to De Montfort University during the Further and Higher Education Act 1992.
1.1 miN
Church
St James the Greater, Leicester
29 min walk • St James the Greater, Leicester is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Leicester, Leicestershire. It is located south of the city centre of Leicester, on the London Road, opposite Victoria Park.
1.4 miNW
Park
Nelson Mandela Park, Leicester
36 min walk • The Nelson Mandela Park is a public park in Leicester, England. It is situated just inside the city centre near Leicester Prison and the Leicester Tigers' Stadium.
1 miNW
Tower
Attenborough Building, Leicester
26 min walk • The Attenborough Building is the tallest building on the campus of the University of Leicester, and houses arts and humanities departments.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is University of Leicester Botanic Garden open?

University of Leicester Botanic Garden is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to University of Leicester Botanic Garden?

Nearby attractions include Knighton, Leicester (5 min walk), Knighton Spinney, Leicester (13 min walk), Clarendon Park, Leicester (13 min walk), Stoneygate, Leicester (16 min walk).