A Victorian-era botanical garden with one of the finest collections of conifers in south-west England, including impressive giant sequoias in the historic pinetum. The gardens have been accumulating remarkable trees since the early 19th century.
Visit information
- Access
- Open to public
- Last verified
- 01 May 2026
- Access note
- Tickets are available online, and frequent visitors can upgrade a daily entry ticket to an annual pass.
- Opening times
- The official homepage currently shows the gardens open daily from 10am to 5pm.
- Official site
- bictongardens.co.uk
Redwood species here
Native to the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, giant sequoias were introduced to Britain in the 1850s during the Victorian plant-collecting era. They are the world's most massive trees by volume and have thrived in the UK's mild, wet climate, often growing faster than in parts of their native range. Many Victorian-era plantings now rival mature specimens in California.
Victorian-era planting in excellent condition.
Fine specimens in the historic pinetum
About this place
About Bicton Park Botanical Gardens
Bicton Park Botanical Gardens is located in East Budleigh, Devon, England.
Species Present
Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum)
Native to the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, giant sequoias were introduced to Britain in the 1850s during the Victorian plant-collecting era. They are the world's most massive trees by volume and have thrived in the UK's mild, wet climate, often growing faster than in their native range. Many Victorian-era plantings now rival mature specimens in California.
Access
This location appears to be publicly accessible. Please check locally for current opening times and any admission charges.
Data sourced from Redwood World (redwoodworld.co.uk) and enriched by Redwood Finder.