Attraction Information
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Parks and Playgrounds
Ages: 4+
Venue type: Indoor and Outdoor
Durham Botanic Garden has plant collections from around the world, including China, Japan, North America, South Africa, New Zealand and Chile, as well as a woodland garden, alpine garden and bamboo grove.
In the glasshouses you will find a collection of tropical rainforest plants, desert plants, and more familiar plants from the Mediterranean. It also has some tropical bugs, scorpions and tarantulas. In late summer to early spring the arboretum is grazed by rare breed sheep.
Don't miss the magnificent monkey puzzle tree that dominates the centre of the garden, and be sure to stop at the apiary.
Facilities
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Restaurant Onsite
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Snacks Available
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Picnics Allowed
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Toilets Available
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Baby Changing Available
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Disabled Toilets Available
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Parking Available Nearby
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Parking Available On-site
Getting There and Contact Information
Address
Hollingside Lane, South Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 3TN, England
Contact
Click here to visit Durham Botanic Garden's website
0191 334 5521
Standard Opening Times and Pricing
Opening hours
March - October
Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
November - February
Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
Pricing
General Admission
Adults: £4.00
Kids (5-16): £1.50
Concessions: £3.00