University of Bristol Botanic Garden ST5662 7559
The first University Botanic Garden built during the 21st century is located in Bristol close to the Downs and is a treat whether you’re a child new to the world of plants or a seasoned botanist. The Garden contains over 4,500 species of plants in educational and beautiful displays including a prehistoric evolution dell, Chinese herb garden unique to Europe, Mediterranean mountain path and a fiery ‘hot’ border. Chocolate, sugar, tea and coffee are growing in the glasshouses together with examples of carnivorous plants. Visitors will leave the Garden surprised, educated and thrilled with what they have seen.
Avon Gorge and Downs area of the University of Bristol Botanic Garden
Of particular local interest is the section of the Garden in which the habitats of the Avon Gorge and the Downs have been reconstructed to display representative flora. Iconic plants in the Avon Gorge section include the Bristol onion, spiked speedwell and the Bristol whitebeam. The limestone meadow was seeded from the Downs in 2011 and has been monitored since that time by volunteers from FOD+AG. It has repaid the effort put into preparing the site with interest. More than 70 meadow species have been recorded plus 12 species of grasses.
For further information visit www.bristol.ac.uk/botanic-garden
The first University Botanic Garden built during the 21st century is located in Bristol close to the Downs and is a treat whether you’re a child new to the world of plants or a seasoned botanist. The Garden contains over 4,500 species of plants in educational and beautiful displays including a prehistoric evolution dell, Chinese herb garden unique to Europe, Mediterranean mountain path and a fiery ‘hot’ border. Chocolate, sugar, tea and coffee are growing in the glasshouses together with examples of carnivorous plants. Visitors will leave the Garden surprised, educated and thrilled with what they have seen.
Avon Gorge and Downs area of the University of Bristol Botanic Garden
Of particular local interest is the section of the Garden in which the habitats of the Avon Gorge and the Downs have been reconstructed to display representative flora. Iconic plants in the Avon Gorge section include the Bristol onion, spiked speedwell and the Bristol whitebeam. The limestone meadow was seeded from the Downs in 2011 and has been monitored since that time by volunteers from FOD+AG. It has repaid the effort put into preparing the site with interest. More than 70 meadow species have been recorded plus 12 species of grasses.
For further information visit www.bristol.ac.uk/botanic-garden