Where to find us . . .
Located in Singleton Park, the botanical gardens in Swansea are easily accessible by public transport. These beautiful gardens are the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Additionally, visitors can explore the nearby plant shop in Swansea and discover various Swansea parks. For those interested in giving back, 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, enhancing the beauty of Swansea parks and offering inspiration for those visiting local plant shops in Swansea and looking for volunteering opportunities.
Where to find the Botanical Gardens & Plant shop
FSBG Plant Shop
Located in Singleton Park, the botanical gardens in Swansea are easily accessible by public transport. These beautiful gardens are the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Additionally, visitors can explore the nearby plant shop in Swansea and discover various Swansea parks. For those interested in giving back, there are also volunteering opportunities available.
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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.
Additionally, if you're interested in volunteering opportunities or visiting local attractions like the plant shop Swansea, just click the 'FIND OUT MORE' button below.
Botanical Gardens Singleton Park
There is something to see throughout the year in the Botanical Gardens in 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. Visitors can also explore local plant shops in Swansea for their gardening needs.
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, 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
Plant shop Saturday opening starts at Easter - 10am-2pm
The plant shop is open on Wednesdays and will be open as well on Saturdays from April 4th.
The opening times
10am - 2pm