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Botanic Garden Café
Durham University
Hollingside Lane
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3TN
Hollingside Lane
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3TN
Tel: +44 0191 334 5518
TripAdvisor
- Excellent219
- Very Good176
- Average40
- Poor9
- Terrible8
Recent Reviews:
- date4567Leeds, United KingdomVery interesting walk around-and great coffee
Wednesday, 17th June 2026We really enjoyed our visit to these gardens. Admission is £5 for adults. There's a very nice cafe as you enter. They have a good range of drinks, snacks, scones and cakes. Coffee was very... Read full review - myworld0424Yorkshire, United KingdomNice gardens
Thursday, 30th July 2026We walked from the centre of Durham, maybe a 25 minute stroll. We walked through the wooded area and had a quick walk around the gardens. It was quite busy with groups of people taking photos near... Read full review - Curious30002344275Consett, United KingdomThey are cashless now. Stressed cafe staff.Wednesday, 5th August 2026A place to visit if you want to get away from the city and walk around nature. Gardens very well maintained, lots to see. Not sure if there is enough for kids to do, might get bored. The entrance fee... Read full review
Facilities
Children & Infants
- Accept children (Minimum age) - 0
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2026 (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) |
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* Open Nov-Feb, 1030-1600; Mar-Oct, 1000-1630. Closed Christmas and New Year.
Highlights...
Durham University Botanic Garden, Durham CitySet in countryside and mature woodland. Plant collections from North America, Himalayas and China, glasshouse rainforest and desert plants. Six Colin Wilbourne sculptures in landscaped garden.
