Botanic Garden and Attenborough Arboretum
Events
Plant Identification course
18,25 March 22,29 April 6,20,27 May 10,24 June 2026
- Learn how to identify 40 plant families and 300 species
- At the Botanic Garden with field excursions
- £65 per class
- For more information and booking
Celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday 
10th May, 11am - 3pm
Sir David Attenborough, grew up in Leicester and has inspired so many to love our beautiful planet.
We will be celebrating his birthday by having a picnic and connecting to nature at the Attenborough Arboretum named after his family.
- At the Attenborough Arboretum (LE2 3PF) off Carisbrooke Road
- Event for children and adults
- Environment focused stalls, guided tree walks, pond dipping, crafts
- Bring your own picnic
- Free and booking not required
Plant sale and Family Day
28 June, 10.00am - 4.00pm
- Plant and craft stalls, stalls from local groups, children’s activities, entertainment, storytelling
- At the Botanic Garden
- £6 children and students with ID cards free
- Refreshments in Beaumont Hall
Romeo and Juliet - Duke's Theatre Company
8 July 6pm, 9 July 2pm and 6pm
- A Bold re-imagining of the iconic tragedy
- At the Botanic Garden
- £18.50 - £20
- Booking and more information