Botanic Gardens' attractions

From flowering gardens to giant stately trees, there’s a lot to see all year round.

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Whip the garden into shape this winter

The leaves may be falling and the frosts starting to bite but it’s still a busy time of year at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, we caught up with one of the curators there for some winter gardening advice.

27 May 2026

Corpse flower comes to life

Cantabrians have the chance to see a rare flowering tropical plant that smells of rotting flesh and hardly ever blooms.

15 Dec 2025

Free outdoor music returns to Botanic Gardens

Summer Sundays is back with a vibrant mix of live music at the Botanic Gardens this summer.

18 Nov 2025