- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - http://www.rbgkew.org.uk/
Overview of the gardens, collections, conservation and research activities of the Royal Botanic Gardens. Information on tours, trails and the education programme.
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses - http://www.bham-bot-gdns.demon.co.uk/
Among many other features, historic Roman, Mediaeval and Tudor gardens, a herb garden, the National Bonsai Collection, collections of tropical and desert plants, and an Education Centre. Includes a diary of events.
- Borde Hill - http://www.bordehill.co.uk/
Sussex botanic garden and park with a very diverse and large collection of trees and shrubs. Pictures; information on visitor facilities and access.
- National Botanic Garden of Wales - http://www.gardenofwales.org.uk/
Opened in May 2000, in Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire. The project includes the Great Glasshouse, restoring 18th century formal gardens, woodland, species-rich grassland, and developing a demonstration organic farm.
- Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh - http://www.rbge.org.uk/
Founded in the 17th century, RBGE now has one of the world's largest collections of living plants, and of preserved specimens. Information on main garden at Inverleith, visitor access and facilities, and activities in research and education. Searchable databases.
- Ventnor Botanic Gardens - http://www.botanic.co.uk/
Gardens commenced in 1970 on the Isle of Wight with a wide variety of temperate, sub-tropical and exotic plants, shrubs and trees; site provides extensive information about the gardens and their maintenance.
- Durham University Botanic Garden - http://www.dur.ac.uk/%7Edeb0www/dubg/bghomep.html
Information and pictures covering glasshouse and outdoor plant collections, art in the garden, walks, a virtual plant gallery, and visitor access and facilities.
- Wakehurst Place - http://www.rbgkew.org.uk/visitor/visitwp.html
This West Sussex garden is a satellite of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, housing the Millenium Seed Bank, and the national collection of birch trees; offers a range of trails and tours, and a guide to seasonal attractions.
- Thorp Perrow Arboretum - http://www.thorpperrow.com/
Collection of almost 1,500 trees and shrubs from across the world. Three national plant collections are held in the arboretum (lime, walnut and ash). Also houses the Falconry of Thorp Perrow. Events calendar.
- Glasgow Botanic Gardens - http://www.clyde-valley.com/glasgow/botanic.htm
Twelve glasshouses, with an important collection of tree ferns from Australia and New Zealand. Free admission.
- Hergest Croft Gardens - http://www.hergest.co.uk/
Arboretum and gardens in Kington, Herefordshire. Information on the history and the different parts of the garden, planted and worked by three generations of the same family.
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden - http://www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/
Collections of British Native Plants, and Trees. Other gardens include Scented, Woodland, Winter, Rock and Genetic. Glasshouses house the tropical, desert and alpine collections. Education and events programme.
- Sheffield Botanical Gardens - http://www.sbg.org.uk/
Focus on progress in restoring the botanical and horticultural collections, the landscape and the buildings. Also covers the history of the gardens, their two national collections, plant of the month, visitor access, and includes a virtual tour.
- Savill Garden, Windsor - http://www.savillgarden.co.uk/
Tranquil 35-acre garden, part of the Crown Estate. History of the garden and its development, events listing, and seasonal highlights in photographs. Details of admission and facilities.
- The National Pinetum, Bedgebury - http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/recreati.nsf/LUWebDocsByAllKey/EnglandKentBedgeburyBedgeburyNationalPinetum
Forestry Commission page describing this collection of conifers in Kent. Started as a joint project with Kew Gardens. Attractive to visit in all seasons.
- Westonbirt Arboretum - http://www.westonbirtarboretum.com/westonbirt_home.html
Details of the collection, including rare trees, champion trees, and visitor facilities at the country's national arboretum.
- Chelsea Physic Garden - http://www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk/
Founded in 1673 by the Society of Apothecaries; one of Europe's oldest botanic gardens. Important Herb and Medicinal collections, and of Mediterranean plants. Information on history, events and visitor access.
- Bristol University Botanic Garden - http://www.bris.ac.uk/Depts/BotanicGardens/
Collection of 4,500 species just outside Bristol from across the world, in beds and glasshouses; includes a collection conserving threatened plants native to SW England, and collections of plants used in alternative medicine.
- Sir Harold Hillier Gardens and Arboretum - http://hillier.hants.gov.uk/
Diverse collection of hardy trees and shrubs from around the world, started by the late Sir Harold Hillier in 1953 and now covering 180 acres, in Romsey, Hampshire. Open to the Public.
- Batsford Arboretum - http://www.batsford-arboretum.co.uk/
Information on the collections at this Arboretum in Gloucestershire. Details of the history, conservation activities, and for visitors.
- Palm House Botanic Gardens, Belfast - http://www.castlesireland.com/palm-house.html
One of the earliest examples of a curvilinear and cast iron glasshouse, built for Belfast Botanical and Horticultural Society in the 1830s.
- Inverness Floral Hall - http://www.invernessfloralhall.com
Subtropical Garden and Visitor Centre in Bught Park, Inverness; also a Cactus House, demonstration gardens and nursery. Opening and access details.
- The Harris Garden - http://www.plantsci.rdg.ac.uk/harrisgarden.htm
Developed by Reading University for teaching and research. 12 acres (5 ha) of features include a walled garden, demonstration garden, and formal gardens.
- Dawyck Botanic Gardens, Stobo - http://193.62.154.29/rbge/web/visiting/dbg.jsp
Satellite of the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, north of Peebles. 300 years sustained planting of native and exotic trees. Open March to October.
- Logan Botanic Garden, Port Logan - http://193.62.154.29/rbge/web/visiting/lbg.jsp
Satellite of the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, in Galloway. Landscaped displays benefit from the Gulf Stream, and support research and conservation (especially rhododendrons and conifers). Open March to October. Includes information for visitors.
- Benmore Botanic Garden - http://193.62.154.29/rbge/web/visiting/bbg.jsp
Satellite of the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, north of Dunoon. National pinetum and rhododendron collection, with a mild climate and heavy winter rainfall. Open March to October. Information for visitors.
- Castle Howard Arboretum Trust - http://www.kewatch.co.uk
Kew at Castle Howard (North Yorkshire) is a wonderful arboretum set in the outstanding Howardian Hills containing many rare and endangered trees and shrubs.
- Ness Botanic Gardens - http://www.nessgardens.org.uk/
Part of the University of Liverpool. Site includes virtual tour, history, general information, and list of events.
- Dundee University Botanic Garden - http://www.dundee.ac.uk/botanic/
Collections of plants native to the UK, and collections representative of the world. Information on the garden tour, education, events, and for visitors.
- Swansea Botanical Complex - http://www.swansea.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=1146
Describes the Clyne Gardens, and the Botanic Gardens, and information about access and events.
- Dilston Physic Garden - http://dilstonphysicgarden.com/
In the Tyne Valley, this garden has over 500 medicinal plants on display. Information about garden, and courses run there.
- Bodenham Arboretum and Earth Centre - http://www.bodenham-arboretum.co.uk/
Housed on a working farm near Kidderminster, Worcestershire. Information on the trees, the farm, and walks. Details for visitors.
- Bradenham Hall Gardens - http://www.bradenhamhall.co.uk/
A private Norfolk garden and arboretum open for visitors on selected days. History, information, maps and pictures. Visiting details.
- The National Memorial Arboretum - http://www.friendsofnma.org.uk/
A living tribute to the war-time generations of the twentieth century in Staffordshire. Includes information on events and visitor facilities.
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