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Durham University Botanic Garden
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Durham University Botanic Garden is the botanical garden of Durham University, located in Durham, England. The site is set in 25 acres (10 ha) of mature woodlands in the southern outskirts of the city.[1] 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 Chancellor of Durham University, Dame Margot Fonteyn.[2] The garden attracts over 80,000 visitors annually[3] and has been featured in The Guardian's Country Diary.[4]
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Type | Botanic Garden |
Location | Hollingside Lane, Durham, England |
Coordinates | 54°45′38″N 1°34′31″W |
Area | 10 hectares |
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Operated by | Durham University |
Visitors | 78,000 (2007/08) |
Open | All year |
Website | www |
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