Botanic Garden and Attenborough Arboretum
Events
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
12 July - 28 August 2025: Botanic Garden Summer trail
- At the Botanic Garden
- Partnered with Leicestershire libraries
- Use the map (PDF, 311kb) to find the ten characters in the Garden from the summer reading challenge.
- Free.
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