Durham University Botanic Garden
Hollingside Lane
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3TN
Tel: +44 0191 334 5518
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Adult | £5.00 per ticket type |
Concession | £4.50 per ticket type |
Students with valid NUS card/Children (5-16 years) | Free |
Infants, Carers & Durham University Campus Card holders: Free
Video
- Video
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction

Awards
- Visit England
VAQAS 2019
- 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

- Travelers Choice 2022
- Excellent197
- Very Good168
- Average36
- Poor5
- Terrible6
Recent Reviews:
- 695joannewHoughton-le-Spring, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesTuesday afternoon family tripTuesday, 25th October 2022Arrived just after 3pm. Was told the cafe was shutting at 4pm. Proceeded into the gardens and headed for the green house only to be told they were shut. The gardener had gone home apparently. We had... Read full review
- Z5391RMsueaTrip Type:CouplesNot dog-friendly.Sunday, 12th February 2023What a shame that they don't allow dogs, not even on a lead. It would have been a good option for a winter weekend. Read full review
- gerberajoWorthing, United KingdomTrip Type:Couples£5 well spentTuesday, 21st February 2023Lovely gardens, lots to see and plenty of walking, not ideal if you aren’t very mobile, well worth the £5. The greenhouse with the cacti in and the rain forest greenhouse were very interesting Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Access Information
Opening Times
2023 (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023) |
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* The Garden is closed during the Christmas and New Year period.