# Durham Botanic Garden — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Explore exotic flora from rainforests to deserts plus fascinating creepy-crawlies including tarantulas at this international plant collection. Family facilities include restaurant, picnic areas and parking. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/durham/attractions/durham-botanic-garden (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Botanical Garden # Durham Botanic Garden Hollingside Lane, South Road [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14568947091467927550&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Lina Hoyos](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/116599915379239038599) **In short:** Durham Botanic Garden is a botanical garden in Durham, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,068 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Durham Botanic Garden Explore exotic flora from rainforests to deserts plus fascinating creepy-crawlies including tarantulas at this international plant collection. Family facilities include restaurant, picnic areas and parking. ## What's nearby - Collingwood College, Durham next door - Department of Mathematical Sciences & Department of Computer Science • Durham University 200m away - Department Of Biosciences 300m away - Mountjoy Centre • Durham University 300m away - Durham University 350m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Paid car park - ✓Free street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet ### Payment - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Martin Corkindale](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113332410095397909156/reviews) ★★★★★ Absolutely lovely place to go for a walk and a picnic. We'll definitely be going more often. Can't believe I'd never hear of it. So peaceful and a lovely place to sit and chill out, and only £5 to get in. · via Google [BMO](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111996785798535799731/reviews) ★★★★★ Beautiful gardens tucked away in part of Durham university. Small car park for the gardens (25 spaces), but there is an overflow with a short walk. Loads of different garden exhibits to discover, with adventure and discovery trails for kids - or adults! There is a cafe and gift shop and toilets at the entrance. Well worth the £5 (adults) entrance fee !! · via Google [Clive Hicks](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116770207204178947637/reviews) ★★★★★ So much more than we had expected. Fusion for academic research leisure and cafe in beautiful location within the Durham Uni campus. Our granddaughter of 2 had plenty of interesting encounters - the little houses, the animals we saw, and colouring in the cafe. · via Google [Tatiana D.](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114530371835520590648/reviews) ★★★★★ I visited this amazing place in the fall, and although it was a bit chilly, I thoroughly enjoyed the walk. The tropical greenhouse made an incredible impression on me; it's wonderful that it's open to visitors. I took countless photos for my friends. At Kyiv University, where I studied and worked for many years, the tropical greenhouse is only accessible to botany students. After the walk, it was nice to warm up with a cup of tea, but I noticed that two types of soups and salads are also available. There are also lots of cute souvenirs and a children's corner. I highly recommend visiting and will be back in the summer. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x487e876918190b35:0xca2f4c30aa67fffe!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this botanic garden features beautifully maintained gardens, diverse plant collections, and interesting greenhouses with various animals. They also highlight the reasonable admission prices, ample parking, and the peaceful atmosphere. Guests mention the cafe offers delicious food and drinks, and the staff are friendly and attentive. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** South Road, Durham, DH1 3TB [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.7624215%2C-1.5749755) **Category** Parks & Play Areas **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (1,068 reviews) **Suitable for** Ages 4+ **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Dogs allowed** No **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Durham [More attractions in Durham](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/attractions) ★ 4.6 (1,068 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.dur.ac.uk/botanic.garden?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [0191 334 5521](tel:01913345521) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Durham **Postcode** DH1 3TB **Payment** Contactless **Plus Code** 9C6WQC6G+X2 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x487e876918190b35:0xca2f4c30aa67fffe!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487e876918190b35:0xca2f4c30aa67fffe!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487e876918190b35:0xca2f4c30aa67fffe!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Durham Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Durham Botanic Garden is best for ages 4+. ### Is Durham Botanic Garden wheelchair accessible? Durham Botanic Garden has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Durham Botanic Garden? Yes: free car park, paid car park and free street parking. ### How do I contact Durham Botanic Garden? 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