Botanic Garden and Attenborough Arboretum

Events

10 May 2025: Bat walk, 8.30pm     

  • At the Botanic Garden led by Ann Gleave, Bat Surveyor for Leicestershire and Rutland Bat Group 
  • Limited to 20 places.
  • Suggested to bring your own flask
  • Cost £3 payable by cash on the day
  • Book fulbg.batwalk@gmail.com

 1 June 2025: Art in the Garden, 11.00am-4.00pm

  • At the Botanic Garden led by the Leicester Society of Artists
  • Meet and engage with artists painting and drawing in the Botanic Garden 
  • Gift packs available for children
  • Free. Booking not required

14 June 2025: Leicester Comedy Festival, 4.00pm-9.30pm

  • At the Botanic Garden
  • Line-up: Hannah Platt, Jack Gleadow Comedy, Chantel Nash, Dane Buckley, Peter Rethinasamy, Josh Pugh Comedian, Jon Pearson and Hasan Al-Habib.
  • Book through Attenborough Art Centre

22 June 2025: Art in the Garden, 11.00-4.00pm

  • At the Botanic Garden led by the Leicester Society of Artists
  • Meet and engage with artists painting and drawing in the Botanic Garden 
  • Gift packs available for children
  • Free. Booking not required

29 June 2025: Plant Sale and Family Day, 10.00am-5.00pm 

  • At the Botanic Garden.
  • Plant and craft stalls, local groups, children's activities, refreshments and entertainment
  • Cost £5 entry. Children and students with ID free.

26 July 2025: Art in the Garden, 11.00am-4pm

  • At the Botanic Garden led by the Leicester Society of Artists
  • Meet and engage with artists painting and drawing in the Botanic Garden 
  • Gift packs available for children
  • Free. Booking not required

9/10 July 2025: Macbeth, Duke's Theatre, 6.00pm-8.00pm

  • At the Botanic Garden
  • The Dukes Theatre Company's production of Macbeth offers a dynamic reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy.
  • Book through Attenborough Arts

31 August 2025: Botanic Garden Festival, 11.00am-5.00pm 

  • At the Botanic Garden.
  • Music, children's activities, performers, a bouncy castle, outdoor games and refreshments
  • Free

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