Benmore Botanic Garden

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Visitor Information for Benmore Botanic Garden

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

Google Reviews 4.5/ 5 Stars


Opening Days: Gardens are open daily from 1 March – 31 October, 10am – 5pm

Opening Times Garden: 10am to 5pm

Prices: Adults £10, Children under 15 free (includes Gift Aid)

Note: Concession entry available

Contact Details for Benmore Botanic Garden

Address: Benmore Botanic Garden, Dunoon, Argyll, PA23 8QU

Tel: 01369 706261

Web: Link here

About Benmore Botanic Garden

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Benmore Botanic Garden is set in 120 acres and is home to plants from Himalaya, China and Japan, North and South America.

If you fancy a climb of 450ft (137m) there are spectacular views across Holy Loch and mountains.

What to watch out for:

Giants of Benmore – if you like Redwoods, Scots Pine, Douglas Fir and Monkey Puzzle trees you are in luck – they have big ones!

Rhododendrons – spring and summer brings 300 species from the world-leading rhododendron collection 

Wildlife – can you spot the red squirrels, sparrowhawks and the occasional Golden Eagle? A hide is available to use as well.

Victorian Fernery – spectacular greenery from this Victorian structure among the rocks and walls.

As well as the gardens there is the Botanic Shop and the Redwood Cafe.

Dogs are allowed in the gardens on leads but not in the fernery.

Reviews of Benmore Botanic Garden

Google Reviews Score 4.5/5 Stars

Don’t take our word for how stunning these gardens are. Here is what visitors to Benmore Botanic Garden had to say:

“Absolutely stunning! So much variety around every corner. Whether a short or long walk, easy to harder, it’s all available.

We had an amazing day here, so highly recommend it.

Lots of people out with kids and wheelchairs and mobility scooters.”

“This place is beautiful, amazing and very educational.

Far more than just a botanical garden.

Every turn brings a different view and vibe.”

“There are some truly majestic giant redwood trees and some large bromeliads growing in the open air and a Fern House


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Map and Location of Benmore Botanic Garden

Benmore Botanic Garden
Benmore Botanic Garden
Dunoon Argyll PA23 8QU
United Kingdom
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