Botanic gardens · East Midlands
University of Leicester Botanic Garden
In or near Leicester.
University of Leicester Botanic Garden — a botanic garden in england west midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester · 3.5 km
About
University of Leicester Botanic Garden is a botanic garden located in england west midlands. A British botanic garden curating native and exotic plant collections for scientific, conservation and public-education purposes. botanic garden in Oadby, England
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Place summary
The University of Leicester Botanic Garden is located in the West Midlands and was established in 1921. This botanic garden features a diverse collection of plants and provides a tranquil setting for both education and leisure. Visitors can explore various themed areas, including herbaceous borders and a pond, while enjoying the natural landscape. The garden serves as a resource for research and horticultural education.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6067, -1.0926
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Oadby and Wigston
- Parish
- Oadby and Wigston, unparished area
- Postcode
- LE2 2NE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester — 3.5 km
- Official site
- www2.le.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q3162415 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is University of Leicester Botanic Garden?
- University of Leicester Botanic Garden is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE2 2NE), in the parish of Oadby and Wigston, unparished area.
- What is University of Leicester Botanic Garden?
- University of Leicester Botanic Garden — a botanic garden in england west midlands.
- How do I get to University of Leicester Botanic Garden?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE2 2NE.
- When was University of Leicester Botanic Garden built?
- Built or established in 1921.
- How do I get to University of Leicester Botanic Garden?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE2 2NE.