Botanic gardens · South East England
University of Oxford Botanic Garden
In or near Oxford.
University of Oxford 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
- Oxford · 1.5 km
About
University of Oxford 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. botanical garden in Oxford, UK
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Official information
The University of Oxford Botanic Garden is the oldest botanic garden in the UK, established in 1621. Visitors can explore over 5000 plant species and enjoy the beauty of the garden's diverse collections.
Place summary
The University of Oxford Botanic Garden, located in the West Midlands, is a historic botanic garden established in 1621. It serves as a centre for plant research and conservation, showcasing a diverse collection of plants from around the world. The garden features a variety of habitats, including a glasshouse for tropical species. It is notable for its role in the study of botany and horticulture, contributing to both education and public engagement with plant science.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7506, -1.2483
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Oxford
- Parish
- Oxford, unparished area
- Postcode
- OX1 4DU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford West and Abingdon
- Established
- 1621
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford — 1.5 km
- Official site
- www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2115661 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is University of Oxford Botanic Garden?
- University of Oxford Botanic Garden is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX1 4DU), in the parish of Oxford, unparished area.
- What is University of Oxford Botanic Garden?
- University of Oxford Botanic Garden — a botanic garden in england west midlands.
- How do I get to University of Oxford Botanic Garden?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX1 4DU.
- When was University of Oxford Botanic Garden built?
- Built or established in 1621.
- How do I get to University of Oxford Botanic Garden?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX1 4DU.