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Discover nature for FREE at Birmingham Botanical Gardens

BCU students get exclusive free entry with student ID card.

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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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