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Visitor Information for Durham Botanic Garden

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

Google Visitor Review Score 4.6/5 Stars

Opening Days: The Gardens are open daily (closed near to Christmas & reopens in the New Year)
Opening Times: 10am to 4.30pm March to October (10.30am to 4pm November to February)
Admission Prices: Adults £5, Children Under 16 Free

Check here for this years full facility opening times & admission fees

Top Tip: RHS Member have free entry – every Monday and Thursday of each month 

Key Features of Durham Botanic Garden

Woodland Garden . Alpine Garden . Bamboo Grove . Glasshouse . Art & Sculpture . Cafe . Gift shop

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Durham Botanic Garden – An RHS Garden

Durham Botanic Garden is packed full of plants from around the world.

From China, Japan, South Africa, New Zealand, North America and Chile.

There are individually styled gardens including a Bamboo Grove, Alpine Garden and Woodland Garden.

But wait, there is more!

Look out for the Glasshouses with their interesting scorpians, bugs and spiders.

In various pathways, trees and gullies look for Art & Sculpture in the gardens and a Wildflower Meadow packed full of butterflies and moths.

There is a Visitor Centre with Cafe and a Gift Shop and Restrooms

Durham Weather Forecast Today & Next 24 Hours

Find out what the weather is going to be like for your visit to Durham Botanic Garden!

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Rain Chance: 17%
Visibility: 10 km
Sunrise: 7:03 am
Sunset: 4:36 pm
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Contact Details for Durham Botanic Garden

Address: Durham Botanic Garden, South Rd, Durham, DH1 3TB
Tel: +44 (0)191 334 5524
Email: botanic.bookings@durham.ac.uk 
Web: Link here

Local Weather & Forecast

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Dogs at Durham Botanic Garden

Assistance dogs only are welcome in Durham Botanic Garden but there are other dog walking areas close by.

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Visitor Reviews of Durham Botanic Garden

Google Visitor Review Score 4.6 stars

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

“Lovely and calm gardens. The picnic area is adorable. The walking trail with all sorts of trees is incredible. “

“Lovely and peaceful place. Plenty to see. Particularly enjoyed the fish in the greenhouse and the bird hide.

Good amenities with cafe, toilets, giftshop and parking. “

“Beautiful gardens and lots of walkways . Lovely open spaces , trails and fact finding activities for children.

Great cafe. Well worth a visit great family day out.”

  • Durham Botanic Garden - Woodland
  • Durham Botanic Garden - Art in the Garden
  • Durham Botanic Garden - Glasshouses

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Map and Location of Durham Botanic Garden


All information was believed to correct at the time of publication.

Durham Botanic Garden
Durham Botanic Garden
South Rd
Durham County Durham DH1 3TB
United Kingdom
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