Visit Oxford Botanic Garden
The Garden is open every day 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm, excluding some events)
Visiting the Garden
Directions
Activities and Events
Friends of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum
Further information and highlights
Read our guide
Download a map
Group visits
Book a school visit
Seasonal highlights
Frequently asked questions
Facilities and access
Shop
The Botanic Garden Boutique is open. Our best-sellers are available for you to click and collect from the Botanic Garden.
Toilets
There are toilets (including accessible toilets) and changing facilities available at the Botanic Garden.
Tours
From April to September, you can join one of our free with entry tours. Our expert volunteer guides will lead tours every Sunday and Thursday starting at 14:30 from the Welcome Centre. Tours are subject to availability. Spaces on the tours are limited and are run on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please speak to our Front of House staff if you have any questions.
Access
We welcome all visitors, including those with disabilities, their carers, family members and friends to enjoy the Garden.
The Botanic Garden is fully wheelchair accessible. We have a wheelchair available for public use: please note this must be booked in advance at our Ticket Office (telephone 01865 610 300).
Detailed access information is available here. A parking map for people with disabilities can be found here.
Dogs are not permitted at the Botanic Garden, with the exception of assistance dogs.
Food and Drink
Visitors are very welcome to bring picnics with them; there are plenty of benches. Please do not bring alcohol on site.
Oxford city centre also has a wide range of cafés and restaurants less than ten minutes' walk from the Garden.
Horsebox Coffee Co
They serve ethical, sustainable & locally roasted coffee, with a choice of beans and brews.
To go alongside other delicious barista-prepared drinks, try their legendary brownies and sweet treats from various local specialist bakers.

If you have any queries ahead of your visit, please contact us at admin@obg.ox.ac.uk.