For true drama visit Benmore Botanic Garden, near Dunoon in Argyll, a magnificent 120-acre mountainside Garden surrounded by dramatic scenery. Benmore has a world-class collection of plants from regions ranging from the Orient and the Himalaya to North and South America. A delight for all the family, Benmore welcomes visitors through an avenue of Giant Redwood trees which are 150 years old, arguably one of the finest entrances to any botanic garden.

About us

HIGHLIGHTS

Redwood Avenue. Planted in 1863, the Sequoiadendron giganteum are now 50m high.

Restored Victorian Fernery with plants grown from spores collected globally.

Exotic plantings include over 300 species of rhododendron

Golden Gates designed for the 1878 Exposition Universelle in Paris.

Bhutanese Pavilion overlooking the Bhutanese Glade and Chilean Viewpoint Refuge

CONCESSIONS

Awards

Four Star accreditation by VisitScotland. Benmore cafe is holder of Taste Our Best award from VisitScotland.

GUIDED TOURS

Group visits

Discounts available for groups of 11 or more, providing payment is made in a single transaction. Call 01369 706261 to pre-book.

ACCOMMODATION

VOLUNTEERING / INTERNSHIPS OPPORTUNITES

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

You can find our accessibility statement here:

PROMOTIONAL THEMES

  • Tree Collection/Champion Trees
  • Autumn Colour

HOW TO FIND US

Benmore Botanic Garden is on the A815, seven miles north of Dunoon on the Cowal Penninsula. Western Ferries sail regularly from Gourock. West Coast Motors offer an inclusive ticket and operate regular bus services from Dunoon (Tel 01586 559139).

ADDRESS

Dunoon

Argyll
PA23 8QU

OPENING TIMES

Mon-Sun 10.00-18.00

Monday: 10:00 - 18:00

Tuesday: 10:00 - 18:00

Wednesday: 10:00 - 18:00

Thursday: 10:00 - 18:00

Friday: 10:00 - 18:00

Saturday: 10:00 - 18:00

Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00

Opening information

Closed from 31 October to 1 March

ADMISSION PRICES

Adult: £8

Child: Under 16s free

Concession: £7

ADDRESS

Argyll and The Isles

Dunoon

Argyll
PA23 8QU

FACILITY

  • Shop
  • Car park
  • Events

Accessibility

  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible toilets
  • Wheelchair access
  • Assistance Dogs

Family day out

  • Pushchair friendly
  • Dog friendly

WEBSITE

http://www.rbge.org.uk/benmore

E-MAIL

benmore@gmail.com

PHONE

01369 706261

FACEBOOK

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/benmorebotanicgarden/

X (Twitter)

https://twitter.com/BenmoreBotGdn

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