Visit Harcourt Arboretum

Narcissi in the sunshine line the path at Harcourt Arboretum on a sunny March afternoon

Book tickets

We recommend you book in advance, but you can also buy tickets on the door (card payment only).

On site

Add something special to your visit from our unique pop-up shop.

Directions

Situated in Nuneham Courtenay, Harcourt Arboretum is only 20 mins drive from Oxford Botanic Garden, with regular buses.

Opening hours

Open every day

10am – 5pm

(last entry 4pm)

Harcourt Arboretum is undergoing an exciting new development.

Click here to read more.

Booking Information

You can buy a ticket on the door on the day of your visit. We recommend that you pre-book online during busy periods, particularly if travelling by car as we have limited parking spaces. Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable; we cannot amend these over the phone, so please take care when selecting the day and time. You can explore the Arboretum virtually with our virtual visit.

Insight Tours at the Arboretum

Everyone is welcome to join these free tours on the first Wednesday of every month. They're a unique opportunity for Arboretum staff to share the site's latest developments, and for visitors to give their thoughts and opinions, as well as to ask questions. They start at 1:30 from our Welcome Center, there is no additional fee and booking is not required for the Insight Tours, just turn up.

Closure Notices

Occasionally there are closures to parts of our site for general maintenance, education groups, and events. Please call our office in advance of your visit if you would like to check a specific date, or click here to see a list of scheduled closures.

Day tickets

Adult: £6.30, or £7.00 with Gift Aid

Children under 16: Free with accompanying paying adult

Pre-booking strongly recommended, especially if travelling by car.

Annual Pass

Free entry to Oxford Botanic Garden and Harcourt Arboretum for a whole year, excluding some events.

£25, or £20.50 for concessions.

Friends

Free with valid membership pass.

You are no longer required to pre book, excluding events.

Concessionary day ticket

£5.00, or £5.50 with Gift Aid.

Includes students, senior citizens, University of Oxford Alumni. Proof of status is required.

Pre-booking is strongly recommended, especially for weekends.

Oxford and Oxford Brookes

Staff and students: Free with valid ID.

You are no longer required to pre book, excluding events.

Make a donation

We are raising funds to improve our paths for access to areas of the site hitherto inaccessible to many people, in particular those visitors with wheelchairs and buggies.

On site

Add something special to your visit…. From picnic blankets woven from recycled wool to traditional toys and kits for budding botanists, or maybe a good book to relax and enjoy in a shady spot beneath the trees, all are available in our unique pop-up shop next to the ticket office.

Toilets

The Lodge toilets at the Arboretum are closed; temporary toilets (including an accessible toilet) are open for public use and are located at the top of the car park. This is subject to change.

Access

Detailed access information is available here. Dogs are not permitted at the Arboretum, with the exception of registered assistance dogs (these may be required to wear an identification coat or marker on their lead or harness).