Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Birmingham
About Birmingham Botanical Gardens
When Birmingham Botanical and Horticultural Society was formed in 1829, the intention was to develop a botanical garden. The chosen site for Birmingham Botanical Gardens was an 18-acre area of the Calthorpe estate, named Holly Bank Farm. The gardens were designed in 1829 by J. C. Loudon, a leading garden planner, horticultural journalist and publisher. The aim was to combine a scientific and ornamental garden and arboretum that would include a nursery and market garden for selling plants, fruits and vegetables to help with the gardens' maintenance costs. Loudon's design for the main conservatory was rejected as too expensive, so it was eventually designed by a local manufacturer. It took three years to plan and construct the site, before it was opened to members of the society on 11 June 1832. Further development and planting continued throughout the decade. Due to rising expenditure, the southern part of the gardens was given up in 1844 and would eventually be used as Westbourne Road Leisure Gardens. The layout of the Botanical Gardens has changed very little since Loudon first designed it.
Company Facts
- Operating status: Active
- Company type: Non-Profit
- IPO status: Private
- Employees: 11 – 50
- Estimated revenue: Less than $1M
- Total funding: $14.9M
- Last round: Grant (Jul 2025)
- Website: birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk
- Phone: +44 0121 454 1860
Industries & Categories
Flowers, Home and Garden, Landscaping
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