News
Vessels of Life
On 25th November 2009 a new piece of sculpture by the Maharaja of Baroda, Ranjitsinh Gaekwad, called Vessels of Life was installed at the Botanic Garden.
(16 Dec 2009) » More about Vessels of Life
Green Tourism Business Scheme
The Botanic Garden has been accepted on the British Green Tourism Business Scheme but we are still awaiting our grading.
(15 Dec 2009) » More about Green Tourism Business Scheme
A View of the Woodland
Welcome
Our 10 hectare university botanic garden is set amongst beautiful mature woodlands on the southern outskirts of Durham City. We provide an academic resource to the university for teaching and research as well as offering educational visits to schools. Visitors are very welcome to enjoy our garden and its living collections. Our visitor centre is open daily for light refreshments and gifts. Read more about whats here...
Wednesday 10 February 2010
- Jim Perrie - Leaves & Litter all day
- Stella Saunders - Getting Closer all day
Saturday 13 February 2010
- Christopher Castling - Four Seasons 10:00am onwards
- Chinese New Year Activities in the Garden 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Wednesday 17 February 2010
- National Desk Box Week 2:00pm to 4:00pm , Botanic Garden
Saturday 13 March 2010
- Traditional Crafts Weekend 10:00am onwards
Saturday 27 March 2010
- Orchid Display 10:00am onwards , Botanic Garden Glasshouse (Contact botanic.garden@durham.ac.uk)
Sunday 4 April 2010
- 7th Annual Easter Chick Hunt- (Easter Sunday and Monday) 10:00am onwards , Botanic Garden (Contact michael.hughes@durham.ac.uk)
Saturday 10 April 2010
- Traditional Crafts Weekend 10:00am onwards
Saturday 8 May 2010
- Green Wood Working Weekend 10:00am onwards (Contact michael.hughes@durham.ac.uk)
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