Last updated on 01 October 08

Sheffield Botanical Gardens

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Gardenvisit Editorial

A nineteenth century public park and botanical garden. The design competition was won by Robert Marnock in 1834. The pavilions were designed by B B Taylor in 1834. There is a transition from a terrace at the north of the garden, down the slope to a wilder area with a pond. Loudon, in 1839, noted that 'There is a noble broad terrace walk in front of the [conservatory] houses, and another which proceeds from it at right angles down the slope; and it may be useful to those laying out walks on slopes, to state that the inclination of this terrace walk, though at the rate of about five eighths ot an inch to a foot, or about 1 in 20, is quite agreeable to walk on, both up and down, backwards and forwards. In a practical point of view, this fact will be found of considerable importance; for example, in laying out terraces or Italian gardens, or public promenades'. The Heritage Lottery Urban Park Forum awarded the Gardens a £5 million grant and the Gardens has undergone a £6.69m restoration finishing at the end of 2005.

Head Gardener's Comment

The gardens are divided into a series of themed areas. These range from the formal Victorian Garden to the informal woodland area. There is something for everyone and the garden is an oasis just one mile from the city centre.

History

Opened in 1836.

Restoration of the pavilions, other buildings and gardens completed 2005.

Plants of Note

NCCPG National Collections of Weigela, Diervilla and Sarcococca.

Address - Clarkehouse Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, S10 2LN
Opening times - All year. Daily (except 25th December). Last weekend in March to Last Weekend in October: Open 8am (10am weekends and bank holidays) to 7.45pm or dusk Last weekend in October to Last Weekend in March: 8am (10am weekends and bank holidays) to 4pm October to March.
Admission - Free
Website - Visit the Sheffield Botanical Gardens website

Designers and Influences

This garden has been designed and influenced by Robert Marnock

Robert Marnock

Local Hotels

Hotels within 30km as the crow flies from this garden.

Hellaby Hall (15km away)
From £49.00 to £125.00
Restover Lodge Hotel (15km away)
From £25.00 to £45.00
Bagden Hall Hotel & Golf Course (24km away)
From £70.00 to £120.00

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Hodsock Priory Garden (22km away)
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Brodsworth Hall and Gardens (25km away)
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Nearby Garden Nurseries

Garden Nurseries within 30km as the crow flies from this garden.

D S Witton (14km away)
Hoyland Plant Centre (14km away)
Longstone Hardy Plants Nursery (18km away)
Packhorse Farm Nursery (24km away)
Scawsby Hall Nurseries (25km away)
Oak Dene Nurseries (25km away)
Whitelea Nursery (26km away)
Lea Rhododendron Gardens Ltd (28km away)

Luxury Garden Hotels

Nearby Recommended Garden Hotels

Mosborough Hall Hotel

Reviews and Comments

Have you visited this garden?

over 2 years ago Landlord said
Beautifully restored garden, much improved from when i worked there in the 80s. A lovely hidden gem.

(4.0/5)

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