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AGM

Notice is given that the Annual General Meeting of the Friends of Swansea Botanical Gardens will be held on Wednesday 11th May 2022 at 2:15pm at the Plant Shop

Business will include consideration of the Annual Report, adoption of the Annual Accounts and election of Office Bearers and Committee Members.


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The Friends of Swansea Botanical Gardens

James Eifion Thomas, Blacksmith of Dinas cross, Pembrokeshire designed and manufactured the New gates. He also designed the existing gates to the Wildflower/Wellbeing Garden.

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June 2nd 2021

  • The Friends of  Swansea Botanical Gardens were honoured with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK.  

Queen's Award Presentation Video

Mrs Louise Fleet, HM Lord-Lieutenant presents our Chair Beth Winkley with the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the MBE for volunteer groups.

Botanical Gardens are open between 10am and 6pm

Our Plant Shop is now open on Saturdays until the end of September and Wednesdays until 7th Dec.

Buying plants in our shop supports the Botanical Gardens

What we do . . .

FSBG is a registered charity which supports the Botanical Gardens in Swansea. We support and raise funds from plant sales and grants to improve and support Singleton Park Botanical Gardens.

  • Reg Charity No. 1052032

A guide to the botanical gardens

Centenary of Singleton Park. 1919 - 2019

Botanical Gardens Singleton Park - Open from July 20th 2020

Botanical Gardens Singleton Park - Open from July 20th 2020

To celebrate the Centenary of Singleton Park being in public ownership FSBG have commissioned  a bi-lingual commemorative panel with financial support from Swansea Council . It is displayed in the Botanical Gardens.  
This panel 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.


  • Just click the 'FIND OUT MORE" button below.


Visit the History Blog

Botanical Gardens Singleton Park - Open from July 20th 2020

Botanical Gardens Singleton Park - Open from July 20th 2020

Botanical Gardens Singleton Park - Open from July 20th 2020

There is something to see throughout the year in the Botanical Gardens. 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 lots to offer.

In 1919 the private estate of the wealthy Vivian family was bought by the Swansea Corporation for use as a public park. 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 wildflower garden which opened in 2017.

The 40 metre double herbaceous borders were part of the original Educational Gardens created in the 1920’s and their layout is little changed since those times. It is entirely possible that some of the plants found here are divisions of those originally planted.



The Glasshouses

Botanical Gardens Singleton Park - Open from July 20th 2020

The Glasshouses

Within the glasshouses at the Swansea Botanical Gardens  you will find fine specimens of rare and exotic plants from around the world. You will find the glasshouses in the botanical gardens at Singleton park. 


The Botanical Gardens in Singleton Park are open daily, between 10.00am and 6.00pm. 



Please note that not all facilities will be open. This includes the Glasshouse and some toilet facilities in Singleton Park.

Find out more about the Glasshouses

Don't forget to visit the family area . . . in the Wildflower Garden

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    The Green Flag Award® scheme

    Eighteen of Swansea's favourite beauty spots have been awarded prestigious Green Flag or Green Flag Community Award status.

    Among the 2019 winners is the Botanical Gardens at Singleton Park

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    The Green Flag Award® scheme recognises and rewards well managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for the management of recreational outdoor spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world.


    • To ensure that everybody has access to quality green and other open spaces, irrespective of where they live.
    • To ensure that these spaces are appropriately managed and meet the needs of the communities that they serve.
    • To establish standards of good management.
    • To promote and share good practice amongst the green space sector.
    • To recognise and reward the hard work of managers, staff and volunteers.


    High-quality parks and green spaces are important to our communities, our health and wellbeing,  nature and economy. 

    Everyone should be encouraged to explore their local area and make the most of the award-winning sites on their doorstep.   One such place is The Botanical Gardens in Singleton Park.

    FSBG is a registered charity which supports the 

    Botanical Gardens in Swansea.

    We support and raise funds for Singleton Park Botanical Gardens. 

    Registered Charity No. 1052032

    Friends of Swansea Botanical Gardens

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    FSBG is a registered charity No. 1052032

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