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WELCOME TO SHEFFIELD BOTANICAL GARDENS. This 19 acre landscape was originally laidout in 1836 by Robert Marnock, a leadingVictorian horticulturalist and landscapedesigner. He was known for the‘Gardenesque’ style, which featuredwinding paths and scattered plantingsamong tree-planted mounds.

The Gardens are listed by English Heritageas a Grade II site of special historic andarchitectural interest. They underwent amajor restoration programme which wascompleted in 2005. This has put backmuch of the original design andrejuvenated the plant collections.

The site is gently sloping and most pathsare accessible to wheelchairs. Where thereare steps, an alternative path is availablefor wheelchair users.THE PAVILIONS

The stunning glass pavilions house acollection of plants from the temperateregions of the world. 90 metres long andcontaining thousands of panes of hand-blown glass, the pavilions have beenrestored to exacting standards with highquality materials.

RIDDLE TRAILThere are eight artworks, each containinga riddle, starting at the Curator’s House.Solve the clues to find your way aroundthe Gardens.

GIFT SHOPSituated at the Gatehouse and offering arange of gifts with a botanical theme.Opening hours:

Summer weekdays 10.00 - 4.30

Summer weekends 10.00 - 5.00

Winter, every day, 10.00 - 4.00

Telephone 0114 268 6025.

THE CURATOR’S HOUSERESTAURANT AND TEA ROOMSOpen daily serving food andrefreshments. For more information pleasecontact the Curator’s House on 0114263 1275.

GARDEN REGULATIONSFor the benefit of all visitors, pleaseobserve the following points:

•Dogs should be kept on leads

•No cycling or skateboarding

•No ball games

•Children should be supervised nearfountains and ponds

•No climbing on trees and gardenfeatures

•No parking except for disabled parking,which is available at the ThompsonRoad entrance.

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OPENING TIMES Summer WeekdaysGardens 8.00 am - 7.45 pm/duskPavilions 11.00 am - 5.00 pm Summer Weekends and Bank HolidaysGardens 10.00 am - 7.45 pm/duskPavilions 11.00 am - 5.00 pmWinter WeekdaysGardens 8.00 am - 4.00 pmPavilions 11.00 am - 3.30 pm Winter Weekends and Bank HolidaysGardens 10.00 am - 4.00 pmPavilions 11.00 am - 3.30 pm

The Gardens are closed on Christmas Day and occasionallyfor major events. Closing times may also vary.

FRIENDS, GARDENS TRUST ANDSUPPORTERSThese voluntary groups from all walks oflife make a substantial contribution to theGardens through fundraising and publicityas well as assisting with the developmentand maintenance of the plant collections.

See www.fobssheffield.co.uk or phone0114 268 6001 for more details.

Group tours of the Gardens can be organised all year round. Phone 01246 418 355 for more details. Why not have your special day at The Gardens? The Pavilions are Licensed for Weddings, Civil Partnerships Ceremonies and Blessings Phone 0114 205 3500 for more details.

THE PLANT COLLECTIONSThe Gardens contain a huge variety ofplants, both native and exotic, and arehome to the National Collections ofWeigela, Diervilla andSarcococca.Theplants are grouped into 13 different gardenareas, each with a different geographicalor botanical theme.

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FINDING OUT MORECall in to the Gatehouse information point,situated at the Clarkehouse Roadentrance, from 9am to 4pm on weekdays;telephone 0114 268 6001; or visit ourwebsite at www.sbg.org.uk.

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GETTING THEREThe Gardens are located 1 mile west of thecity centre. There are regular buses from thecity centre to the Clarkehouse Roadentrance and to Ecclesall Road for theThompson Road entrance. A Park and Rideservice is available from Tesco onAbbeydale Road. Seewww.travelsouthyorkshire.com for details.

Disabled parking is available inside theThompson Road entrance.

2 mobility scooters are available to visitorson weekdays. Please call 0114 268 6001 forfurther details.

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