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Winterbourne House and Garden tel: 0121 4143003 Area: Birmingham |
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| Visitor Information | www.winterbourne.org.uk -- email: |
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Winterbourne House and Garden |
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| Opening Days and Hours | ||||||
November - March 10am - 4pm weekdays, 11am - 4pm weekends |
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| Parties
/ Coaches: Yes |
Groups
/ Coaches need Appointment: Yes |
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House
Open for Viewing: Yes |
National
Garden Scheme days: No |
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| Admission Prices | ||||||
| House admission free Adult £4.50; Concessions £3.50 ; under 5's free |
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| 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 |
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| Garden Features | ||||||
| Rose Garden, Sandstone Rock Garden and Colour Themed Borders. Autumn colours. |
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Collection: National History of the Rose Collection. Anthemis, Iris unguicularis - Winter flowering Iris. |
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| Description of Garden | Designer:
Margaret Nettlefold |
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| 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. |
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| 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. | ||||||
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| Hotels
& Accommodation: Hyatt Regency New Hall Country House Hotel Jonathans |
Restaurants: Winterbourne Terrace Tea room |
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| Inns & Pubs: University Conference park |
Villages / Towns
/ Sightseeing: 1 and half miles away from Birmingham city centre. |
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