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Old Durham Gardens

Bent House Lane
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Old Durham Gardens can be found less than a mile east of Durham City Centre.

The 17th century restored gardens provide a charming public space for everyone to enjoy and can be reached through a number of walks along the river, including a very pleasant route through Pelaw Woods and on the South river bank via Maiden Castle sports ground, over the foot bridge. Here you will find a beautiful walled garden with structured planting and terraces running down to a restored orchard. They were established more than 350 years ago and you can find out more about their development in the history section of the website.

The lower gardens are open 24/7 and the upper walled garden on specific days.

The volunteer Friends of Old Durham Gardens maintain the gardens and you are welcome to join them on Thursday and Sunday afternoons 2.00 to 4.00pm.

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    • EleanorJane123
      Durham, United Kingdom
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      Amazing!
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 4th May 2019
      Beautiful Gardens, You should go there in a sunny day, I was lucky to access in an open day, it's very peaceful, and a beautiful place for everyone. Thank you, Read full review
    • Barry M
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      Couples
      Garden party and music
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 28th July 2019
      Visited the garden party in July 2019.home made food by volunteers.excellent.relaxing atmosphere for all types of people.very welcoming.the gardens are a credit to the volunteers.I visit as often as... Read full review
    • cozzah99
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      Friends getaway
      Pretty gardens
      4 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 5th September 2019
      Pretty little gardens. Went here to see a Shakespeare play and it was a really nice setting for that Read full review
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    Season (1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021)

    * Lower Gardens open all year daily. Walled Garden open 1 Apr-27 Oct, Sun and Thu, 1400-1600. The volunteer group Friends of Old Durham Gardens maintain the gardens and you are welcome to join them on Thursday and Sunday afternoons 2.00 to 4.00pm.

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