Sheffield Botanical Gardens, United Kingdom

Over the past few years the fantastic botanical gardens has become one of my favourite places to spend time. Considering it is in the heart of the city this is a haven of tranquillity and beauty - even at the height of summer you can always find a nice secluded spot to relax in, be it under a tree on the vast lawns, or a bench in one of the various enclosed gardens. In the spring and summer it is a must see for anyone who enjoys taking plant and insect photos and in the autum ther colours in the trees are superb. The garden is seperated into various sections including a formal and pretty ... more

Sheffield is the fifth largest city in England in terms of population but it is also one of the greenest cities in the country. I remember reading a few years ago that there were more Parks and Recreational areas within the Urban boundaries of Sheffield per square acre of its total area than other city in England and any visitor to the city will probably vouch for this. The four largest Parks in the City: Graves Park, Norfolk Park, Hillsborough Park and Endcliffe Park cover an area of over 300 hectares but there are actually 75 different Public Parks within the city, plus hundreds of Public ... more

Sheffield is a leafy city outside the old industrial areas. Around the university and in the areas of Crookes, Walkley and Netherthorpe there are some large parks and fishing lakes. These areas allow my girlfriend and myself to get away from the noise and hustle of the city. Among these areas is the Botanical gardens, a walled off park that has been around since the Victorian age. This area really epitomises what a peaceful and horticulturally varied a real public garden should be. There are two entrances to the gardens, a small gate at the bottom of the park leading on to Thompson Road near ... more