Botanic Garden Festival a roaring success
The University of Leicester’s Botanic Garden Festival was a resounding success, drawing in crowds of all ages to enjoy a fun-filled day of community spirit.
Held on Sunday 1 September, over 1,000 people gathered at the Oadby oasis to enjoy live music, arts and crafts, food and drink, and much more.
Across the day there were live performances from a whole host of musicians including O’Driscoll Collective, String Beats, Contrast Steel Band, Wigston Brass Band and a DJ.
From autumn-themed arts and crafts workshops to a bouncy castle, face painting and delicious food from local vendors, there was something for everyone to enjoy.
Inside Beaumont House, the Alumni Engagement team organised a range of informal learning activities aimed at inspiring young minds, from robot wars to liquid nitrogen ice cream making.
Passionate academics from across the University also hosted short ChangeMaker talks focusing on their areas of research, including topics around Shakespeare, the Trojan War Mosaic and the Northern Lights.
“The festival is a testament to the University’s commitment to community engagement and providing enriching experiences for all, and I was inspired by the positive energy and enthusiasm of attendees.
“I hope everyone enjoyed their day and we look forward to welcoming visitors back to the Botanic Garden for future events.”Founded in 1921 with the assistance of the Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society, the University of Leicester Botanic Garden was established on its present site in Oadby in 1947.
The four once-separate gardens have been merged into a single entity, whose 16 acres of lovingly cultivated grounds and greenhouses display a wide variety of features and environments. The plant collections and landscape features make this garden one of the most diverse in the region.
Discover more about the Botanic Garden and future upcoming events.