The trip to the Botanical Gardens is a chance to experience local history, architecture and culture. It’s an oasis of delightful gardens, peaceful and tranquil, and home to fascinating plant collections. The site is ideal for picnics and features a Japanese Garden and National Bonsai Collection, four Aviaries and a Rock Pool with a Diamond Jubilee Cascade. There’s also an art gallery, tearoom and shop and there will be a veggie car boot sale and Harborne Food School is delivering growing and cooking workshops.