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University of Leicester Botanic Garden

1 ha

📷 Tim Glover · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

WildlifeFungiInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

52.60843, -1.09142

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking

Best for

10 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Crepidotus, Jelly Ear, Candlesnuff Fungus +38 more · last seen 2026; Fungi — Crepidotus, Jelly Ear, Candlesnuff Fungus +38 more · last seen 2026

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Common Carder Bee, Large Yellow Underwing +350 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Common Carder Bee, Large Yellow Underwing +350 more · last seen 2026

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Raven, Great Tit +27 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blackbird, Raven, Great Tit +27 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Black Nightshade, Purple-loosestrife, Balkan Anemone +26 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Black Nightshade, Purple-loosestrife, Balkan Anemone +26 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Blaby Village Heritage TrailWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

125 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Leicester 'Route 4'Cycling route
Named routeRef 4Local cycle route
Leicester 'Route 3'Cycling route
Named routeRef 3Local cycle route
Route 63Cycling route
Named routeRef 63National Cycle Network
Leicester 'Route 2'Cycling route
Named routeRef 2Local cycle route
West End WayCycling route
Named routeRef West End WayLocal cycle route
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Knoll, University of Leicester Botanic Garden

📷 Tim Glover · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The Knoll, University of Leicester Botanic Garden

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Knighton ParkUrban park1.4 km→🏞️BROCKS HILLCountry park2 km→🌱Evington ParkUrban park2 km→🌱Evington ParkUrban park2 km→🌱Brocks HillUrban park2 km→🦉THE BOROUGH OF OADBY AND WIGSTON (BROCKS HILL COUNTRY PARK)Nature reserve2.1 km→

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