10-hectare garden with plants from round the world, glasshouses, outdoor art and a visitor centre.
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Rating breakdown
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Botanic Garden?
- Botanic Garden is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 765 reviews.
- Where is Botanic Garden located?
- South Rd, Durham DH1 3DF, United Kingdom
- How can I contact Botanic Garden?
- Phone: +44 191 334 2887 · Website: dur.ac.uk
Expansive gardens with areas of plants from around the world including woodlands, ferns, bamboo, hothouses, large flower beds, all in natural settings on the side of a hill with loads of paths and sculptures. Good to visit any day of the year with gift shop, cafe and outdoor eating area. Good place to spend a few hours wandering around in. Hilly and occasionaly steep/ uneven paths to be aware of if your mobility is not great. Entrance is by driving through a University Hall of Residence.
Annual chick hunt is one of the highlights of our year! It's a lovely walk, loads to see and the cafe is gorgeous. Staff are also always super pleasant and friendly.
What a hidden gem. From arriving the staff were really friendly and helpful. We didn't have the nicest weather but that didn't dampen our spirits. The garden is immaculate, great for any ages. We wandered for around 2 hours. If the weather had been nicer or warmer we would have stayed much longer. There's plenty seating dotted around to enjoy the sights.
Only had time for a short vist this Saturday 23/3 but really enjoyed the clever arrangements of flowers ( mainly tulips and daffodils ) and the marvellous cacti in the hot house.
I didn't expect to find many staff on duty today so had to guess which examples of great horticultural work had been created by my friend Claire Pragnell.
She proudly told me that she had dedicated 29 years' service to the Gardens and that she was the only person flying the flag for females !
Well done Claire ! ..... Was it really necessary however for you to donate some of your work boots for one of the displays ?!! ..... ( see enclosed photos).
Best wishes
ELLIS COXON.
I didn't expect to find many staff on duty today so had to guess which examples of great horticultural work had been created by my friend Claire Pragnell.
She proudly told me that she had dedicated 29 years' service to the Gardens and that she was the only person flying the flag for females !
Well done Claire ! ..... Was it really necessary however for you to donate some of your work boots for one of the displays ?!! ..... ( see enclosed photos).
Best wishes
ELLIS COXON.
I visited the gardens one wet and windy afternoon, taking someone I am carer for. We had difficulty in accessing the entrance because someone we work with gave us the wrong postcode (for the park and ride car park behind the gardens). The entrance to the gardens there was closed but on pressing the intercom, someone let us in.
We went to the pay desk which I'd also the cafe and the staff there were lovely. The weather was awful so we enjoyed tea and teacakes first. Nice little cafe area with plenty of seating. The staff were very kind to the young girl we had took who has additional needs.
The gardens themselves will be lovely in Warner weather and there is plenty to see. Sculptures, bamboo groves, tropical greenhouse etc. We will be back.
We went to the pay desk which I'd also the cafe and the staff there were lovely. The weather was awful so we enjoyed tea and teacakes first. Nice little cafe area with plenty of seating. The staff were very kind to the young girl we had took who has additional needs.
The gardens themselves will be lovely in Warner weather and there is plenty to see. Sculptures, bamboo groves, tropical greenhouse etc. We will be back.
This is such a fantastic place to visit with all the family.
The staff were all very helpful on arrival we were given a map of the gardens and also informed about all the facilities on site.
There is something for everyone and the children will love exploring the gardens, following the trails.
There is so much to see and it’s really very good value price wise.
There is a nice cafe and plenty of seating areas around the gardens great place for a picnic or just if you need a rest you can sit and take in the beautiful surroundings.
The staff were all very helpful on arrival we were given a map of the gardens and also informed about all the facilities on site.
There is something for everyone and the children will love exploring the gardens, following the trails.
There is so much to see and it’s really very good value price wise.
There is a nice cafe and plenty of seating areas around the gardens great place for a picnic or just if you need a rest you can sit and take in the beautiful surroundings.
A university botanical gardens with many different areas that focus on different climates, some in green houses and some outside. Cheap entry ticket prices. We took a wheelchair and had some difficulties doing all the walking trails due to the steep paths (Durham is hilly) especially beyond the fungi arch which is not good for wheelchairs. The café served tasty cream tea and cakes and had friendly staff. Great place to let your children round around.
Lovely place for a peaceful walk. First daffodils are out 😍🌺
June Update: it's magical here with all the flowers out. If you can, come and have a walk. There is a lovely cafe serving light lunch and great cakes plus ice creams. You can get an annual membership to Friends of the Garden and come anytime you want. Love it here.
June Update: it's magical here with all the flowers out. If you can, come and have a walk. There is a lovely cafe serving light lunch and great cakes plus ice creams. You can get an annual membership to Friends of the Garden and come anytime you want. Love it here.
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