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Botanic Garden Café

Durham University
Hollingside Lane
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3TN

Tel: +44 0191 334 5518

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Come and visit our tranquil Botanic Garden nestled on the edge of Durham City. Freshly prepared sandwiches using Northumberland Cheddar or a local Durham ham make this café a destination venue.

Jacket potatoes, soup and toasties extend the menu or take our classic afternoon treat – freshly baked scones and slices of indulgent cake.

We offer something for everyone.

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    Recent Reviews:

    • caribecove14
      Hamsterley, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Beautiful gardens.
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 15th April 2025
      Hidden away behind the many university buildings lies this botanic marvel. Majestic trees from around the world as well as the UK jostle for attention next to an array of unusual plants, shrubs and... Read full review
    • Angus L
      Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
      A lovely botanic garden for a day out.
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 12th May 2025
      Well designed, maintained and a wonderful place to be. A very nice garden for a walk, many picnic places, benches to sit and relax in the sun or in shades. Read full review
    • L8439TrevorSteadman
      Chelmsford, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      disappointing standard of maintenance
      2 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 21st May 2025
      As a keen horticulturist I'd always wanted to visit. Most visitors appeared to have got as far as the cafe which was slightly overpriced compared with other cafes. The glasshouse collections were... Read full review
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    2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)

    * Open Nov-Feb, 1030-1600; Mar-Oct, 1000-1630. Closed Christmas and New Year.

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