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Join Us at the Botanic Garden

We welcome guests of all ages to come along and get involved in the events at the Botanic Garden. Please do browse our What’s On pages to find out more about upcoming activities.

Many of these events are inspired by the natural setting of the garden but, with activities ranging from traditional crafts to storytelling, there really is something for everyone! As well as being a beautiful natural environment in which to wander, explore and learn more about our plants, the Botanic Garden hosts a wide variety of events throughout the year. Many of these activities are free, with only standard admission prices applying.

A Botanic Garden staff member showing a large bug to a group of people.

Upcoming events

Durham University Staff Chamber Choir

Tuesday 10 December, 2024
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Botanic Garden
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Crazy Creatures

Saturday 1 March, 2025
10:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Botanic Garden
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Crazy Creatures

Thursday 24 April, 2025
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Botanic Garden
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MG Car Display

Sunday 3 August, 2025
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Botanic Garden
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Children jumping into the air while at the Botanic Garden

Talks, tours and trails

Find out more about the range of ways you can explore the Garden with trails and tours designed for adults and families.

View our talks, tours and trails

Exhibitions

The coffee shop in our Visitor Centre hosts exhibitions by a range of artists throughout the year.

Close-up of flowers in the Botanic Garden, with three blurry people in the background.
In the foreground, a person is taking a photo of some trees at the Botanic Garden. In the background, a group of people are talking and smiling.

Friends of the Botanic Garden events

Find out more about forthcoming Friends events and lectures, including special member’s only experiences.

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