Winterbourne House & Garden
One of the best surviving examples of an Edwardian Arts and Crafts suburban villa garden.
University of Birmingham, 58 Edgbaston Park Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2RT
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Cafe / restaurant
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Easily accessible without car
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Facilities for children
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Free parking
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
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Picnic area
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
- Access statement available
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Guide dogs welcome
Winterbourne is one of the best surviving examples of an Edwardian Arts and Crafts suburban villa garden. Nestled in a surprisingly quiet corner of the city on the University of Birmingham’s Edgbaston campus.
Offering colour and interest throughout the year the Grade II listed garden is home to a beautiful walled garden, striking colour themed borders, glasshouses, original sandstone rock garden and stream side planting.
The botanic garden also displays plants from around the globe with collections from China, North and South America and the alpine areas of the world. A Nut Walk, Japanese Tea House and Bridge, Lychgate and Pergola are additional features.
In the house, delve into the rich history of Winterbourne, built for the prestigious Nettlefold family in 1903. There are two floors of exhibition rooms highlighting the lives of the Nettlefold family and the importance of Winterbourne within the community.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Winterbourne is open 7 days a week, including bank holidays. The general opening hours are:
- November to February: 10:30am to 4:00pm
- March to October: 10:30am to 5:00pm
Note that the last entry to the House and Garden, and final orders in the tea room, are 30 minutes before closing. The house and tea room close 15 minutes before the rest of the site.
Winterbourne will close at 4:00pm on Monday, 22nd December 2025 for the festive period and will re-open on Monday, 12th January 2026 at 10:30am.
Group Visits
Group visits are available Monday to Friday and must be booked at least 14 days in advance. A deposit of £60 is required to secure the booking. Groups must consist of 15 or more people, and pre-booked private catering is available for groups of over 25 people with confirmation and payment required 25 days prior to the visit. Winterbourne is a cashless site, and only card payments are accepted.
Tea Room and Shops
The tea room is open daily from 10:30am, closing half an hour before the garden. Admission to the site is required to access the tea room, shop, and bookshop. The shop offers a variety of items including locally-made products and plants propagated on-site.
Events and Workshops
Winterbourne hosts a variety of events and workshops throughout the year, including art exhibitions, horticulture courses, craft workshops, and guided walks. Specific events include:
- Art Exhibition: 27th September to 15th March
- Horticulture Workshop: 28th January - Introduction to Pruning Plants
- Guided Walk: 18th April - Dawn Chorus Walk
- Event: 12th June - 13th June - Murder on the Lawn
- Family Event: 12th September - 13th September - Birmingham Honey Show
For a full list of events, please refer to the detailed schedule provided.
Family Visits
Winterbourne is family-friendly, offering activities for children of all ages, including a children’s garden, house and garden trails, and family-themed days. Facilities include highchairs, baby change units, and pushchair access.
Historic Houses members members visit for free.
Adults: £10.80
Concessions: £9.40
Child: £7.70
We welcome primary school groups and provide the option for self-led visits if preferred.
For more information please contact us:
[email protected]
0121 414 3003.
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
- Access statement available
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Guide dogs welcome
Getting here
University of Birmingham, 58 Edgbaston Park Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2RT
The main visitor entrance is at ///aside.vast.limes What does this mean?
Winterbourne is situated just off the A38, 2 miles south west of Birmingham city centre.
The university train station on the cross city line is the nearest station and there are several local bus services. Please check National Express west midlands.
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