About The University of Oxford Botanic Garden
Britain's oldest botanic garden offers families a peaceful green oasis to explore diverse plant collections, enjoy picnics on the lawns, and discover nature together in the heart of Oxford.
What's nearby
- Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel next door
- Magdalen College next door
- St Edmund Hall 200m away
- Merton College 250m away
- University College, Oxford 300m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓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 – 6:00 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 – 6:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
The gardens are a wonderful place to go if you want to escape the busy streets of Oxford. The greenhouse plants are my favorite with plenty of interesting carnivorous plants and cactus to see. There’s toilets and a small cafe stand which is wonderful to enjoy in sunny weather. I would say that a visit is best in the sun.
· via Google
Beautiful place to enjoy nature… if you suffer from pollen allergies this is not the place for you. The gardens are not that big is easy to walk around. Entrance cost £9 children enter free: they have few benches to seat and rest. Coffee shop is small not much seating area.
· via Google
The garden is not very big, but it is well maintained. Its proximity to the river makes it very special—truly a very Oxford-like place. I didn’t find any café inside, only a coffee kiosk at the entrance. The coffee was good, by the way, but I was glad I had brought sandwiches with me.
· via Google
Had the best day out. Bought a turkish cotton towel from a gentleman at George Street market, a few crime novels centered around Oxford, lunch to go and spent lovely few hours under a tree reading and enjoying the views
· via Google
Visitors say this botanical garden features a wide variety of plants, including impressive collections in the greenhouses, and is well-maintained. They also highlight the peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, with plenty of seating areas and a convenient coffee cart by the river. Guests mention the friendly staff and the garden's historical significance as the oldest in the UK.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Rose Lane, Oxford, OX1 4AZ Get directions
- Category
- Parks & Play Areas
- Guest rating
- 4.5 / 5 (5,750 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Dogs allowed
- No
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Oxford