Thwaite Gardens, University of Hull Botanic & Experimental Garden
Institution Code: HLU
BGCI Member: No
About the Thwaite Gardens, University of Hull Botanic & Experimental Garden
Thwaite Gardens covers an area of approximately one hectare and has been owned by the University of Hull since 1948. It is maintained by the University along with volunteers from The Friends of Thwaite Gardens. A number of open events are held each year for the general public to view and enjoy the gardens.
The gardens comprise lawned areas, herbaceous borders, winter border, herb garden, bog garden, alpine beds, sub-tropical beds, Salvia bed, Mediterranean and Antipodean beds. The glasshouses contain an evolution-themed display, a cacti collection, tree fern collection, two fern houses, two Southern Hemisphere Houses, a carnivorous bed, an Agave bed and a South African bed.
The gardens were formerly part of Thwaite Hall which has been noted as a Grade 2 Garden of Special Historic Interest, with a lake and woodland in a further 11 hectares. The Thwaite tree collection is an important collection of mature rare trees.
Main Address:
Thwaite Gardens, University of Hull Botanic & Experimental Garden
57 Thwaite Street
Cottingham
East Riding of Yorkshire HU16 4QX United Kingdom
Telephone: 01482 843304
Fax:
URL: http://thwaite-gardens.hull.ac.uk/
Primary Email: j.brigham@hull.ac.uk