Durham University Botanic Garden
Hollingside Lane
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3TN
Tel: +44 0191 334 2887
Book Tickets
Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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(over 60s, students with valid NUS card, registered disabled, wheelchair users) | £4.50 per ticket type |
Adult | £5.00 per ticket type |
Children (16 years and under), Carers*, DU Campus Card Holders | Free |
Infants, Carers & Durham University Campus Card holders: Free
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Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction

Awards
- Visit England
VAQAS 2021
- Green Awards
Green Tourism Business Scheme - Silver 2015
- Visit England
Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017
- Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
- Regional and Miscellaneous
Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
TripAdvisor

- Excellent211
- Very Good174
- Average40
- Poor9
- Terrible8
Recent Reviews:
- Andrew Lworth it for the Amazonian water liliesTuesday, 10th June 2025You have to pay to get in, unlike the nearby Oriental Museum, but it's worth it just to see the Amazonian water lilies in the hothouse. They weren't in flower, but the enormous leaves are worth... Read full review
- J7686JCandrewcA genuine learning experience.Tuesday, 24th June 2025OK you need to approach this place with a sensible frame of mind if you are to get it. What it's not is a perfectly manicured National Trust type show garden with acres of herbaceous borders and... Read full review
- macyDurham, United KingdomLovely placeThursday, 3rd July 2025Such a lovely peaceful place to go for a wander. And great for a coffee if the weather allows you to sit outside. My only complaint is that we pay for membership yet see so many people getting... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Access Information
Opening Times
2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) |
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