At a glance
- Now
- Opening soonOpens today at 10:00
- Age
- Babies, Toddlers, Children, Teenagers
- Price
- Low (£) — guide only; check official prices
More about prices
Paid admission applies. Current single-entry pricing should be checked on the University's live visitor page; annual/season-ticket options are also available.
- Location
- Durham
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Credit: Liu Qiao / Durham University
More to know
- Indoors or outdoors
- Indoors and outdoors
- Visit length
- Half a day
Price band: Low · How we use price bands
These are broad planning guides for a typical visit, not exact prices. Check the venue before travelling.
- Free
- No regular admission fee. Parking, donations, travel or optional activities may still cost extra.
- Low
- Usually a small charge or donation, broadly up to £10 per person.
- Medium
- A typical paid visit, broadly around £10–£25 per person or a moderate family ticket.
- High
- Usually a larger day-out cost, broadly over £25 per person or for a family ticket.
About this activity
A ten-hectare university garden with woodland, glasshouses and plant collections from around the world. Children aged 16 and under enter free. Published garden hours are 10am–4.30pm from March to October and 10am–3pm from November to February. The garden closes around Christmas and New Year; confirm the exact dates before travelling. Some garden paths are steep, so check the access information when planning your route.
March–OctoberMain visitor access · Current schedule
- monday
- 10:00–16:30
- tuesday
- 10:00–16:30
- wednesday
- 10:00–16:30
- thursday
- 10:00–16:30
- friday
- 10:00–16:30
- saturday
- 10:00–16:30
- sunday
- 10:00–16:30
Opening times can change. Check the venue website before travelling.
Check venue websitePlan your visit
Location
Hollingside Lane, Durham, DH1 3TNKeep exploring
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