Botanic Garden Events 2026

Crazy Creatures - Wednesday 25 February 2026, 10:30am - 3:00pm

Get interactive with the Crazy Creatures visiting the Garden for the day. 

Enjoy hands-on, animal encounters with rabbits, frogs, snakes, spiders, mice and other animals. 

Marie Curie - Day of Reflection - Sunday 8 March 2026, 10:30am - 4:00pm

Come along to the Botanic Garden to share the Day of Reflection with us.

The day is dedicated to remembering those who have lost loved ones during the pandemic and to those who are grieving.

It aims to bring to bring people together in their communities and as a nation to be there for each other during a tough time.

Easter Chick Hunt - Easter Sunday & Easter Monday, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Easter Chicks are hiding in the Garden over Easter Weekend. 

Pick up your spotter sheet and see how many you can find in this fun family event. Self-led activity.

We recommend visitors use the car park outside of the Maths & Computer Science building, located near the Visitor Centre.

Crazy Creatures - Tuesday 14 April 2026, 10:30am - 4:00pm

Get interactive with the Crazy Creatures visiting the Garden for the day. 

Enjoy hands-on, animal encounters with rabbits, frogs, snakes, spiders, mice and other animals. 

Botanic Garden Fun Day 2026 - Monday 25 May, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Come along to enjoy the Botanic Garden annual Fun Day this Bank Holiday Monday 25 May. There will be a host of FREE, family-friendly activities for visitors of all ages to enjoy, from face-painting to flower arranging, to crafts and Samurai sword demonstrations and discover our Crazy Creatures, all accompanied by live music from Pittington Brass Band. Plus - Our Friends of the Garden will be holding their annual plant sale!

MG Car Display - Sunday 19 July 2026, 10:00am - 3:00pm

The Durham MG & Classic Car Club was formed in 2001 for local car enthusiasts interested in MG cars, both classic and modern.

This informal gathering will showcase cars representing models produced from the late 1940s through to the early 2000s. Visitors will be invited to nominate their favourite car on display, with a small trophy being awarded to the overall winner.

Crazy Creatures - Friday 31 July 2026, 10:30am - 4:00pm

Get interactive with the Crazy Creatures visiting the Garden for the day. 

Enjoy hands-on, animal encounters with rabbits, frogs, snakes, spiders, mice and other animals. 

Face Painting - Friday 14 August 2026, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Come along and have your face painted with flowers, butterflies, glitter or animals.

No need to be book, just turn up on the day. 

Crazy Creatures - Thursday 27 August, 10:30am - 4:00pm

Get interactive with the Crazy Creatures visiting the Garden for the day. 

Enjoy hands-on, animal encounters with rabbits, frogs, snakes, spiders, mice and other animals. 

Durham Orchid Show - Sunday 6 September, 10:00am - 4:00pm

The North East of England Orchid Society, Durham University and the Botanic Garden present the Durham Orchid Show and Craft Fair at Josephine Butler College. 

For more information please visit the society website.