Sadly, the 2025 season of tours of the Botanic Gardens is ending soon. Join us for one our final tours this year, free to the public. New for October will be free guided tours of the Arboretum.
Tours of the Botanic Gardens
Meet your guide outside the Kibble Palace at the times below
- Thursday, 25 September at 11am and 2pm
- Saturday, 27 September at 11am
- Tuesday, 30 September at 11am
- Thursday, 2 October at 11am & 2pm
- Saturday, 4 October at 11am
Tours of the Arboretum
Meet your guide at the Friends noticeboard at Ford Road/Kirklee Gate.
View meeting point on Google Maps.
- Thursday, 2 October at 11am
- Thursday, 9 October at 11am
- Thursday, 16 October at 11am
- Thursday, 23 October at 11am
General information
Tours are free to the public without prior booking, though the maximum group size will be 15 and you may be asked to come back at a later time if the group is full.
If you have a group of six or more please email us and we may be able to arrange a dedicated guide for your party.
Please see our Visit page for information on transportation, parking and accessibility.
Please note that under 18s must be accompanied by an adult and that dogs are not permitted in the glasshouses so unfortunately the tours are not dog-friendly. Only guide dogs can take part on the tours.
Volunteer as a Guide
If you are interested in training to become a volunteer guide, please get in touch!