This 10 hectare university Botanic Garden is set amongst beautiful mature woodlands on the southern outskirts of Durham city and provides an academic resource to the university for teaching and research, as well as offering educational visits to schools.

Open to the public, the Botanic Garden is a leading attraction in Durham, with guests young and old visiting throughout the year. Wander through the alpine garden, winter garden, bamboo grove, glass houses, or the woodland garden and wild flower meadow.

Explore this unique garden and discover something new around each corner over the changing seasons. The Visitor Centre is open daily, for you to treat yourself to something refreshing in the coffee shop or visit the gift shop.

Open 7 days a week, all year round. Summer (March to October) 10am to 5pm. Winter (November to February) 10am to 4pm. The Botanic Garden is only closed over the Christmas period. Admission charges are £4.00 Adult, £3.00 Concessions, £1.50 Children 5-16 years, Free for Infants and Carers.

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