The Calyx

It's always a lovely experience coming here. Entry is by donation. Also the gift shop next to it is really nice.

A great display of warm climate plants and rainforest flowers in a beautiful setting. There is a cafe for coffee and an odd snack. The wall of ferns attached to the wall is the highlight. There were also luscious fliers on display that were luminescent in their colour and bloom. It is a great place to come for a relaxing and pleasing visit. Plenty of chairs to sit in, outside and inside. This place is also good in any weather condition, it is a combination of outside and inside.

the Fleurs de Villes is a renowned floral exhibition that showcases stunning floral arrangements and designs was been hould at the Caylx annually.

Lovely cafe there and interesting place for anyone remotely interested in botanics. Make sure to watch how they document and paint plants to realistic detail, it's fascinating

We visited The Calyx in mid February 2025. Entry was by donation, which you can do with the tap of a card or your phone. It is a lovely spot, pretty, neat and well set up. There a number of interesting videos running on a cycle that you can sit and watch. It is also worth combining your visit with a walk through the Botanic Gardens. Check the opening hours before you go, as it closes at 2:00pm on a couple of days each week. Well worth a visit.

I would have loved to see this place, however it doesn’t open everyday, only on the weekends. The nice green lawn in front of the calyx is so beautiful to lay on, relax, and to soak in the sunshine ☀️

This is a really cool little spot that teaches you about the rainforest and lets you get a nice rest away from the sun. The cafe was very cute with your standard fare and a few interesting options. There is a souvenir shop with loads of adorable nicknacks, and there is indoor and outdoor seating. The big draw is the educational simulated rainforest space with educational markers everywhere. The only let down is that there are some fake plants and Flora but nothing that ruins the experience You can also make a donation to help preserve natural spaces.