St Andrews Botanic Garden

A national treasure in the heart of St Andrews. Discover 18 acres of rare and unusual plants as well as an extensive glasshouse range.

About St Andrews Botanic Garden

	St Andrews Botanic Garden Canongate, St Andrews KY16 8RT
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St Andrews Botanic Garden is a national treasure in the heart of St Andrews. Discover a haven of rare and unusual plants. Enjoy ponds, waterfalls, rock gardens, herbaceous borders and woodland walks. Over 2000 square metres of heated glasshouses protect cacti and large collections of tropical plants and alpines.

Why not stop off for refreshments at our Tea Room located at the front of the garden (garden admission not required to visit tea room or gift shop). We have indoor and outdoor seating and serve teas, coffees and a selection of cakes, biscuits and Jannettas ice cream. We also have picnic benches throughout the garden and encourage you to bring your own picnic if you wish.

We also sell a range of plants according to the season and our garden shop sells a range of tools, accessories and wild bird care products for your garden.

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Upcoming Events at St Andrews Botanic Garden

Days Out

Daisy Friday

Selected dates between 1st April 2024 - 6th December 2024

St Andrews Botanic Garden, St Andrews

Join us at St Andrews Botanic Garden for DAISY Friday! Donate As It Suits You (Daisy) in place of your admission ticket and enjoy our Garden.

Days Out

Gathering Surface – Dan Drage

4th April 2024 - 30th June 2024

St Andrews Botanic Garden, St Andrews

We’re delighted to host Gathering Surface, a series of art pieces shaped and installed by local artist Dan Drage.

Family and Kids

Little Oaks Early Years Group

Selected dates between 30th April 2024 - 25th June 2024

St Andrews Botanic Garden, St Andrews

Join St Andrews Botanic Garden for their weekly Little Oaks Early Years group, every Tuesday at 10.30am!

Family and Kids

Little Oaks Dad’s Day

Selected dates between 4th May 2024 - 29th June 2024

St Andrews Botanic Garden, St Andrews

Enjoy a special “Dads Day” session of our Little Oaks Early Years Group, designed to help dads of young children meet and enjoy spending time outdoors together with their little ones!

Gardening

Planting for your piece

Selected dates between 8th May 2024 - 19th June 2024

St Andrews Botanic Garden, St Andrews

Join us at St Andrews Botanic Garden for our fortnightly gardening group, for people looking to improve their mental wellbeing by growing food and connecting with nature!

Family and Kids

Friday Outdoor Learning Session - Pond Dipping!

10th May 2024

St Andrews Botanic Garden, St Andrews

Join St Andrews Botanic Garden’s hands-on outdoor learning and activities for families with primary-school aged children who take part in flexible schooling!

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