Friends of Swansea Botanical Gardens
Where to find us . . .
Located in Singleton Park, the botanical gardens in Swansea are easily accessible by public transport. These beautiful botanical gardens in Swansea provide the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Additionally, visitors can visit our plant shop on Wednesday mornings and Saturday mornings
There are also volunteering opportunities available.
Perennial Planting Scheme
The central beds of the botanical gardens in Swansea have been transformed by the Gardeners. New perennial planting plans have been designed for each of the 26 beds and were planted in 2023. These new, more sustainable perennial planting schemes will provide all-year interest and habitat for pollinating insects.
Where to find the Botanical Gardens & Plant shop
FSBG Plant Shop
A guide to the Botanical Gardens i
Centenary of Singleton Park. 1919 - 2019
To celebrate the Centenary of Singleton Park being in public ownership, FSBG commissioned a bi-lingual commemorative panel with financial support from Swansea Council. This panel, now displayed in the botanical gardens Swansea, was unveiled by descendants of the Vivian family on Sunday, 4th August 2109.
You can find out more and read the content of the commemorative panel on Pamela Morgan's History Blog.
Botanical Gardens Singleton Park
There is always something to see throughout the year in the botanical gardens Swansea. The herbaceous borders are a fantastic sight from late March until mid-October, and the variety of glasshouses offer shelter in inclement weather. So even during the harsh winter months, the garden has plenty to offer.
The estate of the wealthy Vivian family was bought by the Swansea Corporation for use as a public park, contributing to the beautiful Swansea parks we enjoy today.
In 1926, the Educational Gardens were officially opened as a collection of economic plants and British flora. Renamed in 1991 as the botanical gardens Swansea, they contain a renowned double herbaceous border and many mature trees of national importance. In addition, there are fine specimens of rare and exotic plants from around the world, as well as a rock garden, herb garden, and the new wellbeing garden, which opened in 2017.
The 40-metre double herbaceous borders were part of the original Educational Gardens created in the 1920s, and their layout has changed little since those times. It is entirely possible that some of the plants found here are divisions of those originally planted. For those looking to get involved, there are also volunteering opportunities available to help maintain this stunning garden.
In 1926 the Educational Gardens were officially opened as a “collection of economic plants and British flora”.
Visit the family area in the Wellbeing Garden
The pond in the Temperate House
Become a Volunteer
Would you like to be a volunteer in the plant shop or work as a Horticultural Volunteer?
Click below to apply.