Bicton Park Botanical Gardens, near Exeter

Discover the beautiful 18^th century 64-acre Bicton Park Botanical Garden, East Devon, a truly magnificent garden with almost 300 years of horticultural history.

Bicton Botanical Garden Highlights  

• The 64 acre garden conserves many rare plants from all parts of the world.
• Beautiful from Spring to Autumn.
• The formal Italian garden holds centre stage with fountains and a blaze of colour from the amazing borders.
• The Water Gardens are a real feature with crystal clear waters including the striking Mirror Pond and fountain, canals, and streams.
• One of the finest arboretums in Southern England featuring magnificent champion trees
• 5 display glasshouses including the famous 1820s Palm House. one of the world's most significant and beautiful historic glasshouses built between 1820–1825There are great collections of conifers, Rhododendrons, Magnolias, Camellias, and flowering Prunus.
• A Japanese pagoda overlooking the Great Lake which was originally dug in 1812 by Napoleonic prisoners of war held in the area.
• Countryside Museum
• Shell Grotto and Rock Garden

Allow up to a full day to see everything in this Botanical Garden

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