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Singleton Botanical Gardens

Explore glasshouses, mature trees and plant-filled borders inside Singleton Park.

Colourful flower beds around a central fountain in Singleton Park Botanical Gardens — Venue photo · Visit Swansea Bay / Swansea Council

Price: Free garden entry; plant purchases separate.
Where: Singleton Botanical Gardens, Singleton Park, Swansea, SA2 9DU

About this outing

Singleton Botanical Gardens has rare and exotic plants, glasshouses, a rock garden and herb garden. The Friends describe a renowned 40-metre double herbaceous border and year-round interest, with the main border display from late March until mid-October. Entry to the gardens is free. Opening is 10am–4.30pm in October and 10am–3.30pm in November and December. The plant shop has different seasonal hours and is not the garden entrance.

Planning your visit

Opening: January–February 10am–3.30pm; March–April 10am–4.30pm; May–September 10am–6pm; October 10am–4.30pm; November–December 10am–3.30pm.
Friends visitor information lists limited Blue Badge parking in Singleton Park and parking on Gower Road. The plant shop is in the polytunnel, Wednesday 10am–2pm February–December and Saturday 10am–2pm April–September.