Durham University Botanic Garden
Hollingside Lane
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3TN
Tel: +44 0191 334 2887
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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

- Excellent213
- Very Good174
- Average40
- Poor9
- Terrible8
Recent Reviews:
- 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
- Mobile671672Rye, United KingdomA beautiful horticultural gemSaturday, 5th July 2025We called here on our way to the Northumbrian coast. We found it to be a beautifully maintained haven of calm filled with lovely plants, mature trees and great sculptures. It’s only five pounds to... Read full review
- Wendy MShandon, United KingdomPleasant way to spend an hour or soSunday, 3rd August 2025Small amount of parking available. Cafe dining area available Toilets on ground floor of main entrance building. Steep walks but very pleasant if you are fit enough. Covered greenhouses. 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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