Birmingham’s Botanical Gardens are located in the south Birmingham district of Edgbaston.

The Gardens are open daily from 9am to 7pm Mondays to Saturdays and from 10am to 8pm on Sundays.

The gardens were founded in the 1832 century as a private pleasure garden, designed by J. C Louden, who was a leading horticulturist at the time.

However, they quickly grew into a botanical garden and were soon opened to the public.

Today there are some 15 acres of trees, shrubs and ponds, with several tropical glasshouses in between.

The plant collection is considered to be one of the best in the country with hundreds of different species from all around the world featured.

The displays are set up to be informative and educational, and there are areas designed to specifically appeal to children. In addition, throughout the year the gardens hold a variety of events, educational programs and special days so there should be something for everyone.