About Us

The University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Harcourt Arboretum together form a department of the University. This department is one of the Museums and Collections of the University.

 

The Botanic Garden on Film

The Botanic Garden has made a series of films featuring some stunning plants from the collection, horticultural happenings and also some films in which the Director attempts to explain plant taxonomy.

Room Hire

The Conservatory can be hired for small drinks receptions of up to 40 people. Price on application. Please email postmaster@obg.ox.ac.uk.

Filming and Photography

All visitors are welcome to take photographs in the Garden for their own personal enjoyment. However, permission must be granted for filming and photography for all other uses.

The Staff and Contact Details

 

All staff can be contacted at The University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Rose Lane, Oxford OX1 4AZ or on 01865 286690. Their email addresses all follow the same format -  firstname.surname@obg.ox.ac.uk.

  • Director

Timothy Walker

  • Assistant to the Director

Jill Walker

  • Senior Curator

Alison Foster

  • Departmental Administrator

Christine Frey

  • Gardens’ Curator

Tom Price

  • Glasshouse Curator

Kate Pritchard

  • Primary and Families Education Officers

Kate Castleden & Emma Williams

  • Secondary Education Officer

Sarah Lloyd

  • Friends Administrator

Liz Woolley

  • Ticket Office Coordinator

Valerie Parslow