Established more than 350 years ago, Old Durham Gardens provide a charming public space for everybody to enjoy. The gardens lie less than a mile from Durham city centre, and can be reached through a number of pleasant woodland or riverside walks.
The gardens are owned by Durham County Council and have since 2010 been jointly managed with the Friends of Old Durham Gardens. The rejuvenation of these historic gardens is an ongoing project, with which you are welcome to help.
Visiting the Gardens
Opening Times
The Lower Walled Garden and orchards (over 80% of the garden area) are open to the public at all times.
The Upper Walled garden and Gazebo (less than 20% of the garden area) will be open between 2pm and 4pm on Thursdays and Sundays from April to September.
Entry is free at all times, although as a voluntary group, donations are always welcome.
Directions
The gardens can be reached by footpath along the River Wear, or through the University Sports Fields.
Access by car is restricted, as is parking at Old Durham. Bent House Lane is a single track, no-through-road with passing places, and can be entered only from the A181 Sherburn Road.
Our postcode is DH1 2RY.
SatNav: use Old Durham Gardens
Map
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