Once you get to know the Botanic Gardens well, there's a site for every occasion. Even on a very busy Sunday, when the car park was full and the main paths crowded, I was still able to find peace in the Temperate forest section.

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There are always pleasant little surprises, if you keep your eyes open...

And there's always a bench to suit if you're feeling weary, with a choice of shade or sun. These are in the 'Classground', dedicated to the monastic dutch pioneer of the science of hereditary, Linneas...

Growing alongside the brook with which I introduced this series of posts lies this grove of swamp oaks (tucked in behind the more famous lotus pond). There's some lovely seating in this spot, if you don't mind sitting at the tree's feet. I read many of my University tutorial readings here...