Botanic Garden
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Plan Your Visit
Find out everything you need to know to get the most from your 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.
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Upcoming events
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Face Painting
Thursday 30 July, 202610:00 PM to 3:00 PMBotanic Garden/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_4/things-to-do/media/things-to-do/botanic-garden/92261-(2).jpg)
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Crazy Creatures
Friday 31 July, 202610:30 AM to 4:00 PMBotanic Garden/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_4/things-to-do/media/things-to-do/botanic-garden/whatx27s-on/Crazy20Tortoise.jpg)
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Face Painting
Friday 14 August, 202610:00 AM to 3:00 PMBotanic Garden
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Crazy Creatures
Thursday 27 August, 202610:30 AM to 4:30 PMBotanic Garden
Face Painting
Crazy Creatures
Face Painting
Crazy Creatures
What’s here
Explore this unique garden and discover something new around each corner across the changing seasons.
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Art in the Garden
Hidden within the pathways, trees and gullies of the Botanic Garden reside several sculptures for you to discover.
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Glasshouses
Home to a plethora of weird and wonderful life, in our glasshouses you will find everything from tropical rainforest to desert cacti.
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Native Woodland
The central areas of the Garden are surrounded by woodland native to the British Isles, perfect for a peaceful stroll to relax and unwind.
Art in the Garden
Glasshouses
Native Woodland
Many unusual & exotic plants, ancient trees in well kept gardens, so informative. Plenty of seating & space for children to explore. Small gift shop & cafe, take a picnic & enjoy the surroundings.
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Science and Conservation
The Garden is used for a range of scientific projects and plays a key role in Durham University’s commitment to conservation and biodiversity.
Nearby attractions
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Oriental Museum
From Ancient Egypt to modern China, the Oriental Museum is devoted entirely to the art and archaeology of the great cultures of Northern Africa and Asia.10 Minute Walk/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_4/things-to-do/media/things-to-do/oriental-museum/visit/access/OM-family-with-wheelchair-user.jpg)
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20 Minute Walk
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Historic Libraries at Palace Green
Cosin’s Library was founded in 1669 by Bishop John Cosin to give local people access to ‘good books’.20 Minute Walk/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_4/things-to-do/media/things-to-do/historic-libraries-at-palace-green/42884.jpg)
Oriental Museum
From Ancient Egypt to modern China, the Oriental Museum is devoted entirely to the art and archaeology of the great cultures of Northern Africa and Asia.
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Historic Libraries at Palace Green
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Learn
A free self-led visit for schools and home learners to the Botanic Gardens, booking is required. Explore the gardens, woodland and greenhouses in our beautiful garden.
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