Durham University Botanic Garden, Botanical garden in Durham, United Kingdom
The Durham University Botanic Garden extends across 25 acres of woodland grounds, featuring collections from South America, China, Japan, Southern Africa, and New Zealand.
Originally established in 1925 near the university science laboratories, the garden relocated to its current location on Hollingside Lane behind Grey College in 1970.
The garden functions as an educational center with science trails, quiz trails, and nature trails designed for children to learn about plant diversity.
Visitors can explore multiple sections including an arboretum, Alpine garden, bamboo grove, and glasshouses containing tropical rainforest plants and desert species.
The garden houses tropical insects such as stick insects, scorpions, butterflies, and tarantulas alongside its Mediterranean plant collection.
Inception: 1988
GPS coordinates: 54.76060,-1.57528
Latest update: March 4, 2025 11:00
Prebends Bridge
1.2 km
Durham University, Oriental Museum
550 m
Durham University Observatory
1.1 km
Church of St Oswald
1.2 km
Mount Oswald
690 m
Oriental Museum
528 m
Church of St Mary the Less
1.2 km
Charley's Cross At West Corner Of Junction With Church Street
911 m
Palatine Reception
917 m
Water Gate
1.1 km
Hollingside House And Wall
42 m
10, South Bailey
1.2 km
Counts House
1.1 km
7, South Bailey
1.2 km
5, South Bailey
1.2 km
No. 6. South Part
1.2 km
8 and 8A South Bailey
1.2 km
St Cuthbert's Society
1.1 km
Boundary Stone North Of School Of Agriculture
1.1 km
Cathedral Precinct Wall
1.2 km
13, South Bailey
1.2 km
9, South Bailey
1.2 km
11, South Bailey
1.1 km
Wall To West Of No.13
1.2 km
St John's College Third Part
1.2 km
16, South Bailey
1.2 km
Garage And Boundary Wall West And North Of St. Mary The Less
1.2 km
St John's College Second Part
1.2 kmReviews
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