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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
- Excellent218
- Very Good174
- Average40
- Poor9
- Terrible8
Recent Reviews:
- RIchard035Northwood, United KingdomExcellent cafe for a light lunch
Friday, 16th January 2026We went to the cafe in the botanical gardens for lunch. The cafe is inside the visitors centre at the main entrance to the gardens. You don't need to pay the entry fee to the gardens to eat in the... Read full review - johnrA198FNClevedon, United KingdomLovely place to visit.Wednesday, 25th February 2026This is a lovely place to visit. So many different trees and plants from all over the world. Nothing more to say on this matter. Read full review
- SueCoombsBarnoldswick, United KingdomGreat place to visit. Highly recommend.Wednesday, 1st April 2026Highly recommend. Entry price very reasonable with childrens entry free. Beautiful gardens and woodland walk. Small green houses with rainforest and desert plants including some spiders/insects in... 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.
