Visit Oxford Botanic Garden

Visit Oxford Botanic Garden

Discover over 5,000 different plant species at the UK's oldest Botanic Garden.

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Guide to the Garden

Learn more about the Garden including its collections, seasonal highlights and history.

Find out about on-site facilities including access, toilets and food & drink.

Print off the Garden map to help guide your next visit.

Activities and Events

In addition to exploring the Botanic Garden at your own leisure, we have a busy calendar of events for you to get involved in. From activities, to family-friendly trails and events, there is plenty for you to enjoy.

Browse the 'What's on?' page for our latest events and activities.

Research and Conservation

OBGA scientists have a broad portfolio of collections-based and interdisciplinary research, informed by botanical surveys conducted in remote locations around the world. In collaboration with the University of Oxford, other botanic gardens and global institutions, this work provides insight into fields such as technology and medicine and adaptation in a changing climate.

autumn crocus in the foreground with the Danby Arch in the background

Visiting the Garden

We recommend booking ahead of your visit to the Garden. For group bookings of more than 15 people, please contact us at least three days in advance. Click to discover ticketing options, including a concessionary rate for disabled visitors and their accompanying carer. Members as well as University of Oxford staff and students enter for free with valid ID.

Planning your next visit:

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👟Walking: The Botanic Garden is just a short walk from the centre of town. From Carfax Tower, the Garden is an 11-minute walk along the High Street. It is around a 25 minute walk from Oxford train station.

🚌 Taking the bus: When visiting the Garden, there are plenty of buses serving St Clements and the High Street (Queens Lane).

From St Clements (Stop C) visitors can take the 5-minute walk to the Garden, passing The Plain roundabout and crossing Magdalen Bridge.
From Stops J1, J2 and J3 on the High Street (adjacent to Queens Lane) visitors can take the 2-minute walk to the Garden.

🚲 Cycling & e-scooters: There are cycle racks outside of the Botanic Garden and an e-scooter hire point near the steps to the Magdalen car park.

🚙 Driving: Parking within Oxford city centre is limited and there are no spaces at the Garden. We recommend using the Park and Ride bus service, which helps reduce congestion at busy times such as weekends and school holidays.

Dr Sarah Edwards leads an ethnobotanical tour in the Garden

Group visits

For groups of more than 15 people please contact us at least three days in advance to ensure entry.

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Friends of Oxford Botanic Garden & Arboretum

Friends members can visit for free with a valid membership pass.

Our strategic aim should be to inspire a greater appreciation of plants and the environment, to advance knowledge through research and education, and to conserve plant diversity for future generations. Your support is vital in helping us achieve these goals.

You are no longer required to pre-book, with the exception of events.