Botanic Gardens EventsCurator's Tour - Sunday 14th April 2024DescriptionJoin Curator, Nick Wray, for a fascinating spring tour of the Botanic Garden and glasshouses. In April many of the garden plants will be in full growth. You will be guided into the different worlds experienced in the glasshouses where you will find flowering orchids, bromeliads and South African bulbs. Come rain or shine there will be plenty to see. Tours are an excellent opportunity to hear updates of the innumerable new developments and also learn about plants of seasonal interest. Prices: The tour is free to Friends of the Garden, school age children, and all students. University of Bristol staff and alumni £6 Full price adults £12 Please use the options below to add the appropriate number of tickets to your basket from the different price categories. You will need to provide proof of eligibility on entry for any free/discounted tickets purchased.Time: The tour runs from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Date: 14/04/2024 Location: University of Bristol Botanic Garden, Stoke Park Road, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, BS9 1JG Cancellation Policy: If we cancel the tour, we will give you a full refund. Refunds will be processed as quickly as possible and made via the same method of payment. If you need to cancel, please inform us at least 48 hours in advance and you will receive a full refund. Contact Info: Easter Sculpture Festival 2024DescriptionThe Easter Sculpture Festival is back once again to unveil nature’s artistry at the botanic garden. As we welcome spring with the blooming trees and vibrant colours of the flowers, immerse yourself in the world of art and nature with the Easter Sculpture Festival that takes place in the Botanic Garden. This festival aims to showcase the harmony between human creativity and the natural world with unique hand crafted sculptures, interactive workshops and family-friendly activities. Join the tours to learn more about the wonders of spring and wander through the garden for a visual feast of sculptures made from stone, ceramics, wood, metal, and wire by local artists. You will also get a chance to have a go at art in the form of willow weaving, wood turning, stone carving and pottery. This year, we will also welcome art students from the University of West England exhibiting ceramic slugs and a prehistoric creature! There will be refreshments provided by Chandos Deli to enhance the experience. Friday 29th March to Monday 1st April 2024, 10am-5pm Please select the day you would like to attend and the number of tickets you require for paying adults.Did you know that the University is a charity? Full price adult £10 or £11 with voluntary gift aid donation. If you are in one of the categories for free entry to the garden, there is no need to book a ticket in advance. Please report to the Welcome Lodge on arrival with proof of your eligibility for free entry. Those who are entitled to free entry are: Location: University of Bristol Botanic Garden, Stoke Park Road, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, BS9 1JG If you are unwell on the day of your visit and unable to visit, please let us know and we will be happy to move your booking to an alternative date. Contact Info: |