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Winterbourne House and Garden
Winterbourne
58 Edgbaston Park Road

B15 2RT

tel: 0121 4143003
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Area: Birmingham
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Winterbourne House and Garden -- Birmingham
Visitor Information www.winterbourne.org.uk -- email:

Winterbourne House and Garden
Birmingham
All details updated* as of: 12/01/2011
Text-Only version here

Disabled information plus mobility and walking aids
 Opening Days and Hours

November - March 10am - 4pm weekdays, 11am - 4pm weekends
April - October 10am - 5.30pm weekdays, 11am - 5.30pm weekends
Last entry one hour before closing.

Parties / Coaches: Yes
Groups / Coaches need Appointment: Yes

House Open for Viewing: Yes

National Garden Scheme days: No
Best Times of Year to Visit:
To see:
 Admission Prices
House admission free
Adult £4.50; Concessions £3.50 ; under 5's free
 Onsite Facilities
Parking: Yes
Lavatories: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Shop: Yes
Plants for Sale: Yes
Lunches: Yes
Teas: Yes
Light Refreshment: Yes
Picnics: No
Dogs Allowed: No
On Lead only: No
Special Events: Yes
Other Facilities:
 Garden Features
Rose Garden, Sandstone Rock Garden and Colour Themed Borders.
Autumn colours.
English Heritage Garden Grade:
National Collection: National History of the Rose Collection.
Anthemis, Iris unguicularis - Winter flowering Iris.
 Description of Garden
Designer: Margaret Nettlefold
The Botanic Garden at Winterbourne occupies a very attractive, gently sloping site quite close in the heart of the campus of Birmingham University, and is surrounded by woodlands and lake managed by the Birmingham Natural History Society.

The Edwardian Arts and Crafts Garden covers 1.9 hectares (6 acres) and combines themed gardens and plant collections ranging from scree gardens to herbaceous borders, a perennial meadow, a bog garden and an arboretum.

Wander through the woodland walk, stroll through the hazelnut tunnel, cross the 1930 s Japanese Bridge or simply soak up the tranquillity of this perfectly English Edwardian home.
 History of Garden
Winterbourne House was built in 1903 by J.S. Nettleford (of Guest, Keen and Nettleford, metal merchants) and the gardens were designed by his wife Margaret (nee Chamberlain). The property was later owned by John MacDonald Nicolson (of Bell, Nicolson and Lunt Warehousing) who in 1943 bequeathed the house and garden to the University. Winterbourne Botanic Garden was later built up as a teaching element and now includes features of special botanical, horticultural and amenity interest. The house re-opened to the public in May 2010 after a stunning refurbishment.
 Nearby Birmingham Hotels, Facilities & Amenities
Hotels & Accommodation:
Hyatt Regency
New Hall Country House Hotel
Jonathans
Restaurants:
Winterbourne Terrace Tea room
Inns & Pubs:
University Conference park
Villages / Towns / Sightseeing:
1 and half miles away from Birmingham city centre.
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