2 hours
Mobile ticket
The Garden is committed to plant conservation, research and education for people of all ages, with more than 80,000 visitors coming to enjoy every year. The Garden is laid out by a series of global habitat themes, from Scottish landscapes, to Australian or Chinese woodland glades which you can travel through in an hour or two. There are plants of interest every month of the year with something of interest for all ages, while the restful setting benefits the visitor as a wellbeing walk that takes you some place else.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Dundee Botanic Garden
The garden is open daily from 10am until 4.30pm with last entry at 2.30 pm (March - October) or 3.30pm (November - February). A modest admission fee is charged, although entry is free for essential carers of disabled visitors, staff and matriculated students of the university. The 27 acres of temperate plants are grouped into geographical plantings that relate to the social communities of plants found in the wild. A uniquely designed botanic garden that can be enjoyed as a beautiful backdrop to a wonderful walk, or dived into deeply to explore botanical wonders of wild collected plants that have been amassed from around the worlds temperate loop. Get in touch if you want to book an educational visit, partner for an event or enquire about a function. Something for all four seasons, but be prepared to be taken someplace else in this Tayside botanical paradise. Please note that on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and the first two days of January, the gardens are closed.
Glasshouse - Tropical and temperate collections until 3pm each day
Educational displays including native species and an evolution garden
27 acre botanic garden and temperate arboretum
Parking Fees
Dundee Botanic Garden
Dundee University Botanic Garden Riverside Drive, University of Dundee Dundee United Kingdom
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
53 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
1234ANU1234,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was wonderful to see pitcher plant in the glass house when the outside temperature was sub zero. I would suggest everyone should go








amanda82951001,,Aug 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
This was a fantastic day out. Loved walking through the world's trees and plants. The tea room was excellent. Overall a very good, quality experience.





J9578CQsueb,,May 3, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
Lovely visit, excellent Gardens! Went with my cousin)best pal which made it more worth while! Wonderful trees n pleasant flowers! Sat outside cafe, lovely tea!




Kirsten W,,Aug 5, 2021
- Review from Viator
Gradens are beautiful and relaxing. Kids loved the wooden play area and spotting the different wildlife.
795francesr,,Aug 5, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
Easy to book on line at the door. Good value for money and a wide variety of plants from around the world, water features with terrapins and glasshouses. Well worth a visit if you like plants.
Mamabook,,Jul 26, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
Had a fantastic time. The gardens are beautiful and unlike many other botanical gardens in that they have an extensive selection of trees. The volunteers are very knowledgable and helpful with information about the gardens. We'll worth a visit but best to make it a dry day. Great for all levels of activity due to its easy paths. Plenty of benches for a stop as well
Jeremy W,,Jul 23, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
An interesting garden to visit. Informative descriptions of plants. Parking easy. Toilets clean good cafe. Or just bring something and eat at the numerous benches. Well worth visiting even if you are not into plants. If wet there are large glasshouses to visit. View of airport in places.
susies753,,Jul 21, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
The dry stone walling, the wind chime, the sunning terrapins, the bridge, the fairy doors, a red squirrel feeding, oh and of course the plants! Can’t believe it’s only 50 years old

Philip C,,Jul 17, 2021
- Review from Viator
It was just a wonderful walk in the sunshine as I meandered from one zone to another. But I didn't have time to visit the glass house - so I will need to go back.
Claire M,,Jul 15, 2021
- Review from Viator
Botanic gardens in serious need of care and attention. Very expensive price for what we saw. Especially at this time of year where you would expect gardens to be in full bloom!
Operated by University of Dundee Botanic Gardens