Durham University Botanic Garden
Hollingside Lane
Durham
Co Durham
DH1 3TN
Tel: +44 0191 334 2887
Don't miss all that Durham University Botanic Garden has to offer. Wander through the Alpine Garden, Winter Garden, Bamboo Grove and our recently developed Woodland Garden and wild flower meadow. With many places to just sit and muse, view the Modern Art or watch the bees in action in their hive.
There are wonderful glass houses. Walk through the desert house to see the collection of cacti that thrive in this arid climate. Into the tropical rainforest house, see and feel what it is like to be in such environs, you can even make it rain! It contains a unique collection of plants and just beyond see some of its indigenous inhabitants, bugs, scorpions and tarantulas! There is even a rare breed of Manx Loghtan sheep that can be seen enjoying the parkland in spring.
One visit isn't enough, the views change throughout the year with vibrant poppy and cornflower displays in the summer to rich warm colours in the autumn, all this in 18 acres of parkland, just minutes from Durham city centre.
Treat yourself to something refreshing in the coffee shop and visit the gift shop to take away memories of your visit.
Summer (1 Mar 2020 - 31 Oct 2020) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday | 10:00 | 17:00* |
Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00* |
Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00* |
Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00* |
Friday | 10:00 | 17:00* |
Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00* |
Sunday | 10:00 | 17:00* |
* Closed between Christmas and New Year.
Open on Bank Holidays and Easter Sunday.
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Adult | £4.00 per ticket type |
Carers | Free |
Child (5 - 16yrs) | £1.50 per ticket type |
Concession | £3.00 per ticket type |
Under 5s | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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