# Durham Botanic Garden

> Durham University

Durham Botanic Garden has plant collections from around the globe, including China, Japan, united states, Southern Africa, New Zealand and Chile, in addition to a woodland garden, alpine garden and bamboo grove.In the glasshouses there are a collection of tropical rainforest plants, wilderness flowers, and much more familiar flowers through the Mediterranean. Additionally has some insects which are tropical scorpions and tarantulas. The arboretum is grazed by rare breed sheep.Don't miss the magnificent monkey puzzle tree that dominates the centre regarding the yard, and be sure to avoid at the apiary in belated summer time to early spring.

- Type: Experience
- Location: Durham, County Durham, England
- Area guide: [Durham](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/county-durham)
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, http://www.dur.ac.uk/botanic.garden, or call +441913345521
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-WtQJjZmAwKYK/durham-botanic-garden

## Activities

- Parks and Playgrounds
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Baby and Toddler (0-3)
- People
- Family

## Nearby stays

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## Nearby things to do

- [Oriental Museum](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-JzuS1AdNzsDz/oriental-museum)
- [Durham Cathedral](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-D-yyGnyINVMO/durham-cathedral)
- [Durham Museum and Heritage Centre](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-YO8R7mWBMF4x/durham-museum-and-heritage-centre)
- [Prince Bishop River Cruiser](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-xYJ5BEoVdqN8/prince-bishop-river-cruiser)
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## Questions and answers

### Where is Durham Botanic Garden?

Durham Botanic Garden is in Durham, County Durham.

### What activities does Durham Botanic Garden offer?

Durham Botanic Garden lists Parks and Playgrounds, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What facilities does Durham Botanic Garden have?

Durham Botanic Garden lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near Durham Botanic Garden?

Experiences listed near Durham Botanic Garden on HolidayFox include Oriental Museum, Durham Cathedral, Durham Museum and Heritage Centre, Prince Bishop River Cruiser and Wear Canoes.

### How do I book Durham Botanic Garden?

Durham Botanic Garden doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, http://www.dur.ac.uk/botanic.garden, or call +441913345521.


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