University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Oxford. Opening times vary, see entry. Entrance and venue hire fees apply.
Details
Accessibility:
The Botanic Garden and glasshouses are fully disability-accessible and there is a wheelchair available for public use (please book in advance - 01865 610300).
There is level access to the gardens off Rose Lane, where dropping off is allowed. The closest disability parking spaces are on Merton Street (SP518061). Merton Street is cobbled and quite patchy so care should be taken. There are around 100 disability spaces available in the town centre and unlimited, free Blue Badge parking is available in all pay and display parking spaces, unless used for loading / unloading.
Registered assistance dogs are permitted.
Oxford city has a Shopmobility service which is accessed from within the car park for the Westgate shopping centre (OX1 1TR). The car park itself has 50 disability parking spaces, which are located close to the lobby area. Scooters and wheelchairs can be hired free of charge from the Shopmobility office, which can be booked over the telephone on 01865 263600 (Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm). Further information can be requested via email: westgate.oxford@landsec.com.
Brief Description:
Founded in 1621 The Botanic Garden maintains its original mission of being an educational garden both for the university and the public. The garden includes herbaceous borders, glasshouses and is the oldest Botanic Garden in Britain.
The gardens can also be hired as a filming location or for venues and events.
Further Information:
Address:
University of Oxford Botanic Garden, High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4AU
Telephone:
01865 286690
Email:
Website:
https://www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk
Opening Hours:
November - February:
Tuesday-Sunday: 9am - 4pm
Monday: 12pm - 4pm
(last admission 3.15pm)
March - April:
Tuesday-Sunday: 9am - 5pm
Monday: 12pm - 5pm
(last admission 4.15pm)
May - August:
Every day: 9am - 6pm
Monday (May only): 12pm - 6pm
(last admission 5.15pm)
September - October:
Tuesday-Sunday: 9am - 5pm,
Monday: 12pm - 5pm
(last admission 4.15pm)
Bank holidays: Open as usual at 9am
June, July, and August: 9am daily, including Monday mornings.
Admission fees:
Adult Day Ticket £5.00
(with Gift Aid) (£5.50)
Concessionary Day Ticket* £3.50 with ID
(with Gift Aid) (£4.00)
Free entry for:
Children 16 and under accompanied by an adult family member
Registered disabled and carer
Oxford and Oxford Brookes students and staff (with ID)
Friends of OBGHA, Kew, Edinburgh, Wales, Ness and Birmingham Botanic Gardens (with membership card)
Annual Pass (valid for 1 year from date of purchase) £18.50
Concessionary Annual Pass* £15.00
* Concessions include senior citizens (over 60), unemployed, University of Oxford Alumni, non-Oxford students. Proof of concessionary status is required at the point of purchase.
Directions:
OS SP520061
Transport:
Oxford is a very old city and travelling by car can be a problem. However, there is an excellent pubic transport system, which you can find further details of here: http://www.oxfordcityguide.com/oxford-tourist-information/getting-around-oxford
There are six Park & Ride sites located around Oxford's ring road; Bicester, Oxford Parkway and Pear Tree to the North, Thornhill to the East, Redbridge to the South and Seacourt to the West. The parking and bus into town are charged separately and there are no concessions for Blue Badge drivers. Each Park & Ride also has EV charge points for electric car drivers. Further details of the locations and charges can be found here: https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/8/car_parks_in_oxford/category/56/categoryInfo/13
The main bus services in Oxford are run by the Oxford Bus Company, Stagecoach Oxfordshire and Thames Travel. The services run throughout the city as well as the surrounding villages. Further details can be found on the following websites: https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/, https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/oxfordshire and https://www.thames-travel.co.uk/.
Oxford’s main railway station is located on the west side of the city centre with bus stops and taxi ranks just outside. There are frequent services to/from London Paddington, London Marylebone and Birmingham New Street. Details of the station can be found here: http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/OXF/details.html. For ticket information you can telephone National Rail on 03457 484 950.
Amenities:
There is a shop on site selling gifts and gardening equipment. Places to purchase food and drink can be found in the surrounding town.
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
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*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.