A series of events and exhibitions will be taking place in Bath from 13 May - 4 August 2012 to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Bath Botanical Gardens.
13 May 2012
Bath in Bloom: Plant Swap
Bring along labelled plants and gardening books and swap for free. Teas and other stalls.
To be held in the Interpretation Centre, Bath Botanic Gardens, Royal Victoria Park, Bath.
Time: 12-4pm
Admission: Free entry
Further information: ainslie.ensom@sky.com
1 June - 31 July 2012
The Royal Photographic Society: Bath Botanic Gardens - a year in the life of ...
An Exhibition of photographs of Bath Botanical Gardens
Time:11-5pm
Admission: Free entry
To be held in the Interpretation Centre, Bath Botanic Gardens, Royal Victoria Park, Bath.
Further information: tony@photoscoop.co.uk
The RPS is based in Bath and members of their South-West Regional Group have been taking stunning photographs of the Botanic Gardens through the seasons.
9 June - 4 August 2012
Bath Society of Botanical Artists: Plants in the Park.
An Exhibition of paintings of plants in Bath Botanical Gardens. In collaboration with the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institute
Time: Mon-Sat, 10-4pm.
Admission: Free entry
To be held at BRLSI, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath BA1 2HN
Further information: collett@waitrose.com
BRLSI will be displaying material from their collection including items bequeathed by the widow of Christopher Broome whose plant collection was the spark that established Bath Botanical Gardens.
24 & 31 July 2012
Detectives in the Park
Activities for children: Book your ticket and come along with an adult to hunt, explore and identify, using our worksheets.
Time: 10-12.30pm
Bath in Bloom is a competition run by the Royal Horticultural Society to encourage the community to take a pride in their local surroundings. Categories include gardens and floral displays, landscaping or environmental projects. A programme of walks, talks and events also gets locals involved.
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