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

Our Awards

Northumbria in Bloom 2023 - Gold (Category Winner) for the Botanic Garden

Tourist Attraction & Country Estate - Best in Class. 

VisitEngland Accreditation 2022

The Botanic Garden passed its bi-annual VisitEngland Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme and remains a quality assured visitor attraction.

Northumbria in Bloom 2021 - Gold (Category Winner) for the Botanic Garden 

Tourist and Visitor Attraction, and Country Estates. 

Northumbria in Bloom 2019 - Gold (Category Winner) for the Botanic Garden

Tourist and Visitor Attraction, and Country Estates. 

Northumbria in Bloom 2018 - Gold (Category Winner) for the Botanic Garden 

Tourist and Visitor Attraction, and Country Estates. 

2018 Certificate of Excellence - TripAdvisor 

For continually delivering a quality customer experience. The Certificate of Excellence accounts for the quality, quantity and recency of reviews submitted by travellers on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period. 

VisitEngland Accreditation 2017 

The Botanic Garden passed its bi-annual VisitEngland Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme and remains a quality assured visitor attraction. 

Northumbria in Bloom 2017 - Gold for the Botanic Garden 

Tourist and Visitor Attraction, and Country Estates. 

Judges' comments included, "The Botanic Garden is stunning and ticks every box .... This beautiful environment encompasses education, biodiversity, natural heritage, industrial heritage, botanical experimentation - and sheer enjoyment." 

Northumbria in Bloom 2016 - Gold for the Botanic Garden 

Tourist and Visitor Attractions, and Country Estates 

Northumbria in Bloom 2015 - Gold for the Botanic Garden 

Each year, communities take part in competitions such as Beautiful Durham, Northumbria in Bloom and Britain in Bloom. These campaigns focus on community engagement, improving the environment and rewarding horticultural excellence. The Botanic Garden achieved Gold in the Tourist & Visitor Attractions and Country Estates category. 

VisitEngland Accreditation 2015 

The Botanic Garden passed its bi-annual VisitEngland Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme and remains a quality assured visitor attraction.