Winterbourne Botanic Garden

Winterbourne Botanic Garden is the botanic garden of the University of Birmingham, located in Edgbaston, Birmingham. It is adjacent to Edgbaston Pool, a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Set in 7 acres (28,000 m2), it is notable as a rare surviving example of an early 20th century high status suburban "villa" garden, inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement of the Edwardian period. The house was built in 1904 and designed by Joseph Lancaster Ball. It was in private hands until 1944 when John MacDonald Nicholson bequeathed both house and garden to the University. It has recently been restored to its Edwardian Arts and Crafts splendour (complete with William Morris design wallpapers) and is now open to the public as well as being part of the University of Birmingham conference facilities.

Notable features of the garden include a woodland walk, a lean-to glasshouse, NCCPG collection of Anthemis species, an orchid house, a walled garden, geographic beds, a Hazel (Corylus) tunnel and many others.

The house and gardens are family friendly with interactive exhibits and a beautiful terraced tearoom. There is also an on site gift shop, a plant sales area, second hand books for sale and a gallery with a new guest exhibition every 4–6 weeks. Winterbourne is open daily for a small charge with hours varying slightly between Summer and Winter. Staff members at the University of Birmingham are entitled to free entry during weekdays and students of the University can get free entry everyday.