Visitor Information for the Botanical Complex in Swansea

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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.

Address : Mumbles Road, Blackpill, Swansea SA3 5AS

Opening times : open daily dawn till dusk

Admission : free

Pedestrian entrances at : Mumbles Road, Mayals Road and Westport Road

Car parking : limited parking shared with Woodman Inn, Mumbles Road.  Large pay car park at junction of Mumbles Road and Derwen Fawr Road.  

Coach parking : contact 07920 560 219

Bus : any bus to Mumbles; alight at Blackpill 

Access : steep paths in places; some not suitable for wheelchairs.

Dogs : well behaved dogs on leads preferred. 

Refreshments : picnics allowed but no fires or barbeques. Limited refreshments on site. 

Woodman Inn and Junction Café nearby.

Nationally renowned collection of Rhododendrons and Azaleas.  Fine collection of mature trees, heathers and perennials.  Colour and interest all year.   

PLANTASIA, Oasis Park, Parc Tawe, Swansea,  

A tropical haven of wonderful plants and animals situated in the heart of the city.

Go on an amazing adventure through a tropical rainforest.

Get up close & personal with the animals and discover a variety of rare and exotic plants.

Come and celebrate your birthday amongst the amazing animals and rare plants of Plantasia. 

We welcome school trips, a perfect place to Grow Your Imaginations.

Pre-booking is essential, and please visit our 'Plan an Adventure' web page for all you need to know.   

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