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Last updated on 16 April 08
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Bicton College Garden & Arboretum

  • Parties / Large Groups

    Groups interested in guided tours of the garden and arboretum are invited to contact the Garden Manager Paul Champion on 01395 562353

  • Parking

    Plenty of parking out of term time, but parking can be more difficult when students are in residence.

  • Disabled Access

    Most of the garden is wheelchair accessible, although the terrain is a little rough through the arboretum.

  • Shopping

    Bicton College Plant Centre is open weekdays 10am to 4pm, with a wide range of interesting and unusual plants for sale, mostly propagated from the gardens.

  • Light Refreshments

    Hot and cold drinks are available from vending machines in the Plant Centre

  • Picnic Area

    It is permissible to picnic within the gardens, but not the parkland. Please dispose of any litter in a responsible manner.

  • Pets

    Visitors with dogs are kindly requested to keep them on a lead, and to clear up after them. Dog waste bins are at the entrance to the arboretum near the Animal Care Unit and next to the Dog Training Area near the back entrance to the college.

  • Special Events

    Bicton College Open Day & Country Fair on Saturday 14th June, 11am to 4 pm, lots of fun things to see and do. Canoeing and power boating on the lake, big bug handling, sheep shearing and dog agility, equine displays set to music and tractor and trailer rides around the farm. Entry £5 per car or £3 per family on foot. For garden lovers there are arboretum tours and student garden displays. For more information visit www.bicton.ac.uk.

  • Walks

    The Garden and Arboretum Guide which may be purchased from the Plant Centre for £1.50 takes the visitor on a guided tour.

  • Family/Baby changing facilities

    There are baby changing facilites.