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A guidebook from the 1970s stated that: "Because the garden is still in its early developmental stage, it is not appropriate to encourage visits from the general public at this time." However, by the late 1980s it was receiving 6,000 visitors annually and a visitor centre was built in 1988 to
208:. The site is set in 25 acres (10 ha) of mature woodlands in the southern outskirts of the city. The garden was founded in 1925 and has been located on its present site since 1970; the visitor centre was opened in 1988 by the then 1163: 356:
There are self-guided tours and trails around the garden, including a science trail, a quiz trail and a nature trail aimed at children. The gardens also host a variety of events
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now stands. Increased pressure on land for buildings on that site led to the garden being relocated to its current site on Hollingside Lane behind
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The original Durham University Botanic Garden was established in 1925 adjacent to the university's science laboratories, where the university's
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The Bakers help out at the Durham Regatta, discover the secrets of Durham Castle and explore Durham University Botanic Garden's exotic wonders
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in 1970. It was then part of the university's Botany Department and the gardens included greenhouses used for teaching and research.
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The garden has an array of exotic plants with collections ranging from
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tropical rainforest flora, desert plants and species from the
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University of Durham Botanic Garden

Botanic Garden
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