2024

Festive Wreath Making Workshop - Saturday 30 November, 12pm to 2pm

Join Sue Elsdon in the Glasshouse for a festive wreath making workshop. 

All materials provided. 

Tickets are £45.00.

Please contact sueelizabethfloraldesign@gmail.com in order to book your place.

 

Festive Flower Demonstration - Sunday 1 December, 12pm to 2pm

Join Sue Elsdon in the Glasshouse for a festive flower demonstration. 

Get some new ideas on how to decorate your home this Christmas!

 

Durham University Staff Chamber Choir - Christmas Performance - Tuesday 10 December. 1pm

Join the Durham University Staff Chamber Choir at the Botanic Garden for their 'Music for Christmas' performance.

 

2025

Crazy Creatures - Saturday 1 March, 10:30am to 4pm

Get interactive with the Crazy Creatures visiting the Garden for the day. Enjoy hands-on, animal encounters with rabbits, frogs, snakes, spiders, mice and other animals.

 

Marie Curie Day of Reflection Event - Sunday 2 March, 10am to 4pm

Come along to the Botanic Garden to share the Day of Reflection with us.

 

Easter Chick Hunt - Easter Sunday & Easter Monday, 10am to 4pm

Easter Chicks are hiding in the Garden over Easter Weekend. Pick up your spotter sheet and see how many you can find in this fun family event. Self-led activity.

We recommend visitors use the car park outside of the Maths & Computer Science building, located near the Visitor Centre.

 

Crazy Creatures - Thursday 24 April, 10am to 4pm

Get interactive with the Crazy Creatures visiting the Garden for the day. Enjoy hands-on, animal encounters with rabbits, frogs, snakes, spiders, mice and other animals.

 

Botanic Garden Fun Day - Monday 26 May, 10am to 4pm

Save the date in your diaries. More information to follow.

 

MG Car Display - Sunday 3 August, 10am to 3pm

The Durham MG & Classic Car Club was formed in 2001 for local car enthusiasts interested in MG cars, both classic and modern. This informal gathering will showcase cars representing models produced from the late 1940s through to the early 2000s.

Visitors will be invited to nominate their favourite car on display, with a small trophy being awarded to the overall winner.

 

Teddy Bears' Picnic - Monday 11 August, 10am to 4pm

Join us for a fun filled day exploring bear habitats on an interactive guided walk through the Garden, a messy bear art workshop and all your favourite bear stories.

Suitable for families with children aged 2+

 

Crazy Creatures - Thursday 14 August, 10am to 4pm

Get interactive with the Crazy Creatures visiting the Garden for the day. Enjoy hands-on, animal encounters with rabbits, frogs, snakes, spiders, mice and other animals.

 

Crazy Creatures - Saturday 25 October, 10am to 4pm

Get interactive with the Crazy Creatures visiting the Garden for the day. Enjoy hands-on, animal encounters with rabbits, frogs, snakes, spiders, mice and other animals.

 

Please note, there will be more events announced in due course.