University of Leicester Botanic Garden

Oadby and Wigston, Leicestershire

Field-checked Dawn Redwood Giant Sequoia Public access

A giant sequoia anchors the Cedar Grove, with a dawn redwood nearby, at this teaching garden in Oadby near Leicester. Free.

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Before you go

Access
Open to the public
Last checked
20 Jun 2026
Visitor information
le.ac.uk/botanic-garden

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Botanical Field Guide

Field Access & Conditions

Canopy Weather Safety

High Winds Advisory

Avoid standing beneath mature conifer crowns during storms or high winds. Follow site closure notices and move to clear ground if canopy branches are moving heavily.

Bark Photography

Low-Angle Light

Low-angle morning and late-afternoon sunlight reveals rich fibrous bark texture and distinctive red coloration.

Estate Approach

EasyRoads Route Check

Estate roads often feature narrow single-track lanes and low overhanging boughs. Verify vehicle clearance before setting off.

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In the Forest

Tree Radar for iPhone

Designed for use when cellular reception is weak or unavailable. Directional compass points directly toward recorded tree coordinates under dense canopy.

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Redwood species here

Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides)
Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum)

Best in autumn: the dawn redwood is deciduous, and its foliage turns a foxy copper-red before falling — often the finest time to visit.

Photos

  • University of Leicester Botanic Garden
    Credit: NotFromUtrecht / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Evidence

Field-checked

Confirmed by a person — against authoritative records, a partner, or an on-the-ground check.

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Photos
1
Species
2

About this place

The University of Leicester's Harold Martin Botanic Garden is a 16-acre teaching garden in Oadby, on the edge of Leicester. Its conifer plantings include a giant sequoia at the western end of the Cedar Grove, and a dawn redwood, the species known only from fossils until living trees were found in China in 1941. Free to enter.

Sources

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Last updated: 20 Jun 2026

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