Botanic Garden and Attenborough Arboretum
Events
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. Available during opening hours.
26 July 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
31 August 2025: Botanic Garden Festival, 11.00am-5.00pm
- At the Botanic Garden. Organised by the University's Events team.
- Music, children's activities, performers, a bouncy castle, outdoor games and refreshments
- Free but tickets need to be booked