Visit the University of Dundee Botanic Garden and enjoy its wide range of plants, with fine collections of conifers and broad-leaved trees and shrubs, tropical and temperate glasshouses, water garden and herb garden. Located in 9.5 hectares of south facing, gently sloping land near the banks of the River Tay, the Garden features many species of indigenous British plants as well as representative collections of important plants from all the continents of the world.

The Garden is committed to Education for people of all ages, with more than 80,000 visitors crossing its threshold every year. The Garden has a popular café and gift shop with plant nursery, whilst regular art exhibitions are hosted in the Visitor Centre, and facilities exist for holding receptions and meetings.

About us

HIGHLIGHTS

Tropical Glasshouse

Evolution Garden

Australasian Garden

Awards

GUIDED TOURS

Tours are taken by Curator or Education officer and last for approximately 1.5 hours - Book through 01382 381190

Group visits

ACCOMMODATION

VOLUNTEERING / INTERNSHIPS OPPORTUNITES

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

You can find our accessibility statement here:

PROMOTIONAL THEMES

  • Herbaceous Borders & Plantings
  • Water Gardens
  • Rose Gardens
  • Tree Collection/Champion Trees
  • Autumn Colour

HOW TO FIND US

The University of Dundee Botanic Garden is situated near Dundee's International Airport on the outskirts of Dundee's City Centre.

From Perth (A90), turn right at The Landmark Hotel roundabout onto Riverside Avenue. Turn left at next round about and the Dundee Botanic Garden is approximately 330 yards on your right hand side.

From Dundee (Kingsway West), turn left at The Landmark Hotel round about onto Riverside Avenue. Turn left at next round about and the Dundee Botanic Garden is approximately 330 yards on your right hand side.

Alternatively you can take the Perth Road from Dundee City Centre and turn left on Riverside Drive. The Dundee Botanic Garden is approximately 330 yards on your left hand side

http://www.dundee.ac.uk/botanic/contactus/howtofindus/

ADDRESS

University of Dundee
Riverside Dr
Dundee
DD2 1QH

OPENING TIMES

Mon-Sun 10.00-16.30

Monday: 10:00 - 16:30

Tuesday: 10:00 - 16:30

Wednesday: 10:00 - 16:30

Thursday: 10:00 - 16:30

Friday: 10:00 - 16:30

Saturday: 10:00 - 16:30

Sunday: 10:00 - 16:30

Opening information

Coffee Shop: 9:00 - 17:00

From November to February, the Garden shuts 1 hour earlier, at 15:30

Closed from 25th December to 26th December
Closed from 31 December to 2nd January.

ADMISSION PRICES

Adult: £5.00

Concession: £4.50

Other Pricing: Check website for details.

ADDRESS

Dundee and Angus

University of Dundee
Riverside Dr
Dundee
DD2 1QH

FACILITY

  • Shop
  • Car park
  • Toilets
  • Events

Accessibility

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

Family day out

  • Picnic area
  • Pushchair friendly

WEBSITE

http://www.dundee.ac.uk/botanic/

E-MAIL

botanicgardens@dundee.ac.uk

PHONE

01382 381190

FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/UoDBotanicGarden/

Instagram

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