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Edgbaston Gardens and Afternoon Tea

Start your afternoon with the quiet serenity of the botanical gardens, then wind down with a snack in the nearby village.

Best time: noneAbout 160 min

Timeline

  1. 14:00

    Birmingham Botanical Gardens & Glasshouses

    Enter the Birmingham Botanical Gardens & Glasshouses. With the sun high in the sky, the glasshouses offer a bright, warm space to explore the diverse plant collections before the afternoon crowds arrive.

  2. 15:30

    Medicine Bakery

    Walk just one minute to Medicine Bakery for a coffee and a treat. It is open until 16:30, making it the perfect spot to pause and recharge after your garden stroll.

  3. 16:00

    Lux Fine Art Gallery

    Continue your walk to Lux Fine Art Gallery. This independent gallery in Edgbaston Village offers a quiet corner to view exclusive artworks and photography, providing a calm cultural finish to your outing.

Local tip

The gardens close at 5PM or dusk between October and March. Medicine Bakery closes at 16:30, so aim to be there before then if you are visiting in the winter months.

Check before you go

  • Birmingham Botanical Gardens & Glasshouses: Mon-Sat 9AM-7PM, Sun 10AM-7PM (closes at 5PM or dusk Oct-Mar).
  • Medicine Bakery: Mo-Su 10:00-16:30.
  • Lux Fine Art Gallery: Tu-Sa 10:00-18:00.

Worth knowing

  • Lux Fine Art Gallery is open at 16:00 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

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