Ethnobotanical Walking Tour of Kingsdown & Cotham

You may think of the plants you see every day in your neighbourhood as weeds, but they're actually full of amazing stories and uses that can enrich your life!

Join Nicholas, a passionate ethnobotanist, on a walking tour of Kingsdown and Cotham, two of Bristol’s most charming and historic suburbs. You’ll learn how to identify and appreciate the urban flora, and how they have shaped our culture, history and health over the centuries.

You’ll also discover the secrets of herbal medicine, folklore and language that are hidden in the plants, and how they can benefit your well-being. Each tour focuses on a specific medicinal herb, like lavender, rosemary or mint, and you’ll get to taste a tincture and a tea made from it.

This is a fun and enlightening way to explore Bristol from a different perspective, and to connect with nature and yourself. Don’t miss this opportunity to uncover the magic of ethnobotany in your own neighbourhood.

Minimum fitness level required.

Age restrictions: 10+

Adult	£15
Child	£15
Student	£15

Available dates

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How to get there

The Bell, Bristol, BS2 8JT

Facilities

Experience takes place outdoors

On the day

Start time: 2 pm Meeting place: Outside The Bell, 16-18 Hillgrove St, Bristol BS2 8JT On-street parking is limited, very close to Stoke's Croft and Bristol Coach station. Wear comfortable clothing. Please note - there are steep hills during this walk.

Changes happen, don't worry

How to change dates

Change of plans? You can easily rebook the next available slot up to 3 days before your experience.

How to get a refund

Can't make it? We understand things happen! You can cancel and get a full refund up to 3 days before your experience.

Please note that this refund policy does not apply to gift bookings. You may reschedule your gift if outside the time period stated above. However, all gifts are non-refundable and expire exactly 1 year after the date of purchase.

You'll be hosted by

The Apothecary Box

Nicholas is a medical herbalist and member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists. He created The Apothecary Box after studying Ethnobotany as a way to share his interest in the natural world and our relationship with it. Ethnobotany is the study of the connection between plants and people and examines how they affect each other. The Apothecary Box’s fascinating walks shine a light on plants as medicine, food, and their often overlooked historical influence.

Nicholas Edwards

Nicholas has been a herbalist since 2009 and more recently completed a Master's in Ethnobotany. His interests are in health and wellness, plants, language, and travelling.

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