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Durham University Botanic Garden

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Durham University Botanic Garden
Hollingside Lane
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3TN

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Don't miss all that the Botanic Garden has to offer, attractions that appeal to young and old alike. Wander through the Alpine Garden, Winter Garden, Bamboo Grove, Woodland Garden and wild flower meadow. With many places to just sit and muse, view the Modern Art or watch the bees in action in their hive.

There are wonderful glass houses. Walk through the desert house to see the collection of cacti that thrive in this arid climate. Into the tropical rainforest house, see and feel what it is like to be in such environs, you can even make it rain! It contains a unique collection of plants and just beyond see some of its indigenous inhabitants, bugs, scorpions and tarantulas! There is even a rare breed of Manx Loghtan sheep that can be seen enjoying the parkland in spring.

One visit isn't enough, the views change throughout the year with vibrant poppy and cornflower displays in the summer to rich warm colours in the autumn, all this in 18 acres of parkland, just minutes from Durham city centre.

Treat yourself to something refreshing in the coffee shop and visit the gift shop to take away memories of your visit.
 

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Adult£4.00 per ticket type
Children and Students£1.50 per ticket type
Concession£3.00 per ticket type
Student and under 5s freeFree

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  • Visit EnglandVAQAS VAQAS 2019
  • Green AwardsGreen Tourism Business Scheme - Silver Green Tourism Business Scheme - Silver 2015
  • Visit EnglandQuality Assured Visitor Attraction Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017
  • Regional and MiscellaneousTripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
  • Regional and MiscellaneousNorthern Saints Trails Passport Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021

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  • TOGETHER_WE_TRAVEL35
    London, United Kingdom
    Love the Gardens
    5 of 5 stars
    Tuesday, 17th May 2022
    What a great way to spend a few hours walking around beautiful Gardens near Houghall woods. Nice cafe too. Parking isnt cheap but its a lovely treat. Read full review
  • DarthBoarder
    Cockermouth, United Kingdom
    TAKE A PICNIC AND RELAX
    5 of 5 stars
    Thursday, 9th June 2022
    Admission is only £3 for older visitors. Anyone who enjoys gardens will see the admission fee as a bargain. Some really interesting plants are grown. The grounds also provide several woodland... Read full review
  • Lady_Snowhawk
    Greater London, United Kingdom
    What a treasure!
    5 of 5 stars
    Friday, 24th June 2022
    Went in early summer and it was an absolute wonder to me how such a small place can offer such stunning attractions! The place transforms from the spring from being a relatively unsubstantial... Read full review
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