Spanning 64 acres of the Otter Valley, Bicton Park Botanical Gardens is a magnificent historic landscape. With a heritage reaching back over 300 years, these Grade I-listed gardens offer a breathtaking journey through botanical history—from the formal precision of the 18th-century Italian Garden to the wild, towering heights of the Pinetum and Arboretum.

Home to over 1,200 trees (including 25 “Champion Trees”—the largest or rarest of their kind in Britain), Bicton is a paradise for nature enthusiasts. Whether you are exploring the tropical warmth of the world-famous 1820s Palm House or riding the Woodland Railway alongside the Great Lake, Bicton Park is great for tranquil day out or for family-friendly discovery.

Today, Bicton Park is privately owned and managed by the Lister family, who took over the estate in 1998. Their mission focuses on the dual goals of botanical conservation and public education. The gardens serve as a vital genetic bank for rare species and a sanctuary for pollinators.