Botanic gardens · South West England
Bicton Park botanical garden
In or near Otterton.
Bicton Park botanical garden — a botanic garden in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lympstone Village · 8.2 km
About
Bicton Park botanical garden is a botanic garden located in england south west. A British botanic garden curating native and exotic plant collections for scientific, conservation and public-education purposes. garden nearby Budleigh Salterton, Devon, England, UK
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Official information
Bicton Park is a botanical garden spanning over 64 acres, showcasing a diverse collection of rare plant species and historical gardening styles. Visitors can explore beautiful gardens, an arboretum, and various attractions including a railway and play areas for families.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: East Devon Pebblebed Heaths SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: PEBBLEBED HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bicton Park Botanical Garden is located in South-West England. This expansive garden features a diverse collection of plants and landscaped areas. Visitors can explore various themed sections, showcasing both native and exotic species. The site is a notable example of 18th-century garden design, making it a point of interest for horticulture enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6690, -3.3199
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Bicton
- Postcode
- EX9 7BY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exmouth and Exeter East
- Nearest railway station
- Lympstone Village — 8.2 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm
- Official site
- www.bictongardens.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5926477 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bicton Park botanical garden?
- Bicton Park botanical garden is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX9 7BY), in the parish of Bicton.
- What is Bicton Park botanical garden?
- Bicton Park botanical garden — a botanic garden in england south west.
- How do I get to Bicton Park botanical garden?
- The nearest railway station is Lympstone Village, about 8.2 km away. The nearest town is Otterton. Drivers can use postcode EX9 7BY.
- Is Bicton Park botanical garden a protected site?
- Yes — Bicton Park botanical garden is part of the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the PEBBLEBED HEATHS National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Bicton Park botanical garden?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX9 7BY. It sits within the Exmouth and Exeter East parliamentary constituency.