Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Birmingham Botanical Gardens, located in the Edgbaston area of Birmingham, is a 15-acre garden that features four stunning glasshouses, a lovely butterfly house, and a variety of themed gardens such as the Japanese Garden and Rock Garden. It is an excellent location to visit for tourists who want to be surrounded by a beautiful natural landscape.

Opened in 1833, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens is one of the oldest gardens in England. It was first established as a private garden, but became public in 1852. Over the years, it has played host to many famous visitors, including Charles Darwin and J.R.R. Tolkien, who was a regular visitor and used the gardens as inspiration for his Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Aside from its beautiful gardens and glasshouses, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens is also home to the National Bonsai Collection, which features some of the finest examples of this traditional Japanese art form in the UK. Nearby landmarks include the University of Birmingham, which is just a short distance away and is renowned for its beautiful architecture, as well as the Birmingham Nature Centre, which is home to a diverse range of animals from around the world.