A guide to the Botanical Gardens

To celebrate the Centenary of Singleton Park being in public ownership FSBG 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.

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.

 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  from 10  am.

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

NOTE : THE GLASSHOUSES ARE CLOSED AT PRESENT- due to safety concerns.