This was one of the many things I put on my bucket list that when I was housebound I just couldn't do. Although it's not the biggest of places it has a lot to offer. For entry, it was £2.00 each and we got some bird feed for 50p as well while we were there. For concessions its £1.00 and under fives is free. Before you enter the main section there are leaflets for children to help them learn. Such things as types of leaves, trees and fruit. Also on a small plant sale if you fancy taking something home with you.
When you enter the main section you are hit with the heat, a great thing to do on a cold winter day. Then your ears are swamped with sounds of trickling water and bird songs, it's truly beautiful. In front of you is then is so much greenery, plants high and low spreading for ages. The first plant we came across was a lime tree, helpfully labelled. There is many a tropical plant, when looking close enough they are labelled with more information.
The most striking feature would be the pond. When you look inside it's bustling with koi carp, with some big size difference between each fish. Then you see it in the middle lots of terrapins clustered together. When we were there they all were out of the water, but if your patient enough you may see them swim.
Along the outside of the pond are benches where you can just sit and relax. The conservatory is a very tranquil place that has lots to offer. A place to escape, relax and be educational for all. Take into account one section has stairs so may not be accessible for all. They even offer season tickets if you want to visit multiple times throughout the year. In summer it's open from 10.30 till 6, the rest of the year through its only open till 3. So if you have not visited before I would highly recommend you do when you're next in the park.