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Botanic Garden
A family exploring the glasshouse at the Botanic Garden.

Plan Your Visit

Visit the Botanic Garden and become lost in the natural beauty of our site. Explore the many different natural areas, with new plant-life and hidden artworks around every corner. Find out everything you need to know to get the most from our visit: how to find us, opening times and more. Plus, everything you need to know if you or anyone in your group has any special needs or requirements. 

Contact us
Botanic Garden Visitor Centre in the background with a large area of grass, a path, and visitors sitting on wooden benches in the foreground.
Tickets and Times
A child walking through some tall grass and running their hand through the long blades of grass.
Getting Here
The Vessels of Life sculpture in the Botanic Garden
Access
A person looking through a selection of cards in the Botanic Garden Visitor Centre Shop
Facilities
Four children jumping into the air and smiling, while at the Botanic Garden

Our awards

Described as ‘A treasure trove of plants from all regions’ by the judges of the Northumbria In Bloom Awards, the Botanic Garden has consistently wins high accolades and awards over the years.

Explore our awards

Dog policy

Guide and assistance dogs are welcome at the Durham University Botanic Garden, and dog bowls can be obtained from the café.

However, no other dogs are allowed in the garden at any times. While dogs are not permitted in our Garden, there are plenty of great walks in the surrounding area for you and your dog. 

Please do not leave your dogs unattended in hot cars. If you see a dog in distress in a hot car, call 999 immediately.

A group of three children walking through the Botanic Garden

Close-up of flowers in the Botanic Garden, with three blurry people in the background.
Went in early summer and it was an absolute wonder to me how such a small place can offer such stunning attractions! … There are hidden paths and little statues everywhere you go and it's free for students as well! A lovely place to spend your afternoon or even the whole day in if you have lots of time, maybe have a picnic!
Amy Jiang, Greater London