Opening times
The Garden is open Monday to Friday, 10am-4:00pm (or dusk if earlier)
From the end of October 2025 the Botanic Garden will begin winter hours, and so will be closed at weekends until February 2026. Refreshments are also closed until the spring, and our glasshouses open at 10:30 and close at 3:30, or dusk.
Every day is DAISY Day this winter, and we invite our visitors to make a donation here.
Please note, in the event of dangerous weather we will close at short notice for the safety of visitors, volunteers, and staff.
Find us
University of Bristol Botanic Garden
The Holmes
Stoke Park Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1JG
Email: botanic-gardens@bristol.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0) 117 42 82041
Accessibility
The Garden is largely accessible for wheelchairs and mobility scooters, with level access for most of the Garden and glasshouses.
Accessible toilet facilities are available on site.
A small amount of car parking is available on site, including three accessible spaces.
Dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome in the Garden. No other dogs are permitted.
Essential carer's ticket
For disabled visitors who would not be able to visit without assistance, an essential carer's ticket is available at no cost.
Wheelchair
We have one bookable push wheelchair for visitors to borrow.
For more information please see our detailed access guide on AccessAble, or contact our office at botanic-gardens@bristol.ac.uk or on 0117 428 2041
Children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult.
Entry prices
Winter entry prices (after 31st October 2025):
- Adults, staff and alumni - DAISY (Donate As It Suits You)
Summer entry prices (until 31st October 2025):
- Adults - £9 (or £9.90 with Gift Aid)
- University of Bristol staff - £5 (or £5.50 Gift Aid) with UCard
- University of Bristol alumni - £5 (or £5.50 Gift Aid) with proof of eligibility
Concessions:
- Children under 18 - Free
- Students from all institutions - Free (with valid photographic student ID)
- Members of the Friends of the Botanic Garden - Free (with membership card)
(If you wish to join the Friends please purchase membership here before purchasing a day ticket, as unfortunately no refunds can be given for entry tickets purchased before joining.) - Essential carers of disabled visitors - Free.
The University of Bristol cannot accept cash payments - please pay by card at the Welcome Lodge or pre-book a ticket.
Book Garden entry here
Donate As It Suits You 'DAISY' day - every WEDNESDAY.
To maintain accessibility for everyone to visit the Botanic Garden, we have introduced our 'donate as it suits you' (DAISY) day. On DAISY day you can choose either £1, £3, £5, £7, or £9 as your donation for adult entry into the Botanic Garden. DAISY day is every Wednesday
On a DAISY Day, all free entry categories remain free entry, although donations towards the work of the Garden are always welcomed.
Book a DAISY day ticket here
Refreshments
Refreshments (Chandos Deli) are closed until the spring.
Come on a tour
Guided tours are a great way to learn about the history of the Garden, our fascinating plant collections, and the work we do.
Tours take around 1 hour 30 minutes and are available at special events. Please see below for Curator's tours and group tours.
Curator's tours
At certain times of the year the Curator leads informative tours of the Garden.
Free to Friends of the Garden, and students; University of Bristol staff £6 . All other visitors £12.50. Please book via the Botanic Garden website.
Find out when the next Curator's tour will be.
School visits
We offer inspiring school visits for primary and secondary school pupils.
Arrange a group tour
We can arrange tours for organised groups of 10 or more.
Group tours currently cost £12.50 per visitor (this includes the standard entry fee).
For more information and to book, click here.