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Discover nature for FREE at Birmingham Botanical Gardens

BCU students get exclusive free entry with student ID card.

photo of nature at Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Did you know you can visit Birmingham’s Botanical Gardens for FREE? 

BCU have recently partnered with Birmingham Botanical Gardens to offer students and staff free entry upon arrival

 

How do I claim? 

Free entry for all BCU students and staff, just show your ID card on entry, until further notice.* 

 

What is the Botanical Gardens? 

Birmingham Botanical Gardens is a rich, uniquely biodiverse nature attraction site and one of the UK’s most significant historic Botanic Gardens. The Gardens are a must visit during your time in Brum, so why not make use of the opportunity to visit for free!  

 

Where is it?

Address: Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3TR 

Opening times: (Mon- Sun) 11:00am – 4:00pm 

 

How to get there from campus 

From City South: Just a short 4-minute walk from Seacole Building  

From City Centre:

Car: 15 minute drive Bus: 23 platinum, 24 platinum Tram: Nearest stop - Edgbaston Village (10min walk to Gardens

 

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