How to Get Here
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Walking/Cycling
Durham is a nice city to wander round, and there are many ways to get to the Botanic Garden, these maps should be helpful. A nice route from the Cathedral is to go either down the Bailey or via the river banks to Prebends bridge, then up the hill and bear left, through the 'white gates' to the roundabout. Follow the road to the right, up the hill, and turn left at the top and follow the road through various university colleges. At the end turn left, then cross the road to take the path by the wall which will lead you through Grey College. (Look out for one of the best views of the city and the Cathedral from Grey College).
The Botanic Garden is further down the lane on the right; about 5 minutes walk from the main road.
By Train www.nationalrail.co.uk
From the Railway station the Botanic Garden is about half an hour walk, quite hilly at times.
By Bus www.arrivabus.co.uk
From the bus station take the Arriva No 6 Bishop Auckland service. Buses leave approx. every 15mins.The Garden is a 5 minute walk from the bus stop outside Collingwood College, at the top of the hill (ask for "Colleges" or "Hollingside Lane"). From the bus stop follow the lane up the hill and bear left, through Grey College. (Look out for one of the best views of the city and the Cathedral from Grey College.)
The Botanic Garden is further down the lane on the right; about 5 minutes walk from the main road.
Park and Ride
Information about Durham Park and Ride
By Taxi
By Car
From the A167 follow the signs to Durham, turn right (if you are heading North), or left (if you are heading South) off the dual carriageway at the site of the old 'Cock of the North' pub, (which has been developed as a new housing project 'Roundhaven'), towards the City centre. The Botanic Garden is about 1 mile down this road on the right hand side, marked by a brown tourist sign. The first right turn is to park at the 'park and ride' entrance. If you go straight on at the lights and take the next right turn this will take you down Hollingside lane to park at our smaller car park.
From the A1(M), turn off at the Durham exit, keep left and follow the A690 for approx. 2 miles into Durham. Take the 3rd exit at the first roundabout, follow the road down the hill passing under the footbridge. At the bottom of the hill keep left and take the first exit off the roundabout, be sure to get into the middle lane of the road to go straight ahead at the traffic lights next to the Marriot/Royal County Hotel. Continue up the road, bearing right at the top of the hill at the traffic lights. Take care just beyond the lights as the road gets quite narrow. Keep going to the next traffic lights (New Inn pub on the left), go straight ahead up the hill and the Botanic Garden is on the left at the top of the hill, marked by a brown tourist sign. Please proceed carefully along the lane as it is narrow in parts and there are usually quite a number of pedestrians from the local colleges. Our car park is on the right once you pass the College buildings.
Alternatively, don't take the left turn at the top of the hill, but proceed to the traffic lights, turn left there and park at the 'park and ride' site where there is easy access and ample free parking.
Durham Cathedral was voted as Britain's favourite building in 2001 by Radio 4 listeners.
You can also see a live picture from our Physics Department webcam.
We hope you have an enjoyable visit!
Automated turnstile at Park and Ride Entrance
If you are planning to visit the Botanic Garden and use the Park and Ride entrance you will now be able to pay for your admission, using a debit or credit card, at the automated ticket machine. Once your payment has gone through the ticket machine will print your receipt and ticket. You then just need enter the ‘ticket number’ found on the top of your ticket into the keypad on the turnstile. The turnstile will release and allow you to pass through.
Current Season Ticket holders will receive their new season tickets and full instructions in the post.
Visitors can use either the turnstile or gate to enter or leave the Garden, those with wheelchairs, pushchairs or small children are advised to use the gate. Please use the ‘push to exit’ button to release the gate when you wish to leave the Garden.
If you are planning to park your vehicle in the Park and Ride car park you must now leave your registration number with the staff at the Visitors Centre to avoid receiving a parking ticket.
If you have any queries please contact botanic.garden@durham.ac.uk.
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