Last updated: 17 May 2022
Address and contact details |
| Hollingside Lane, Durham, Co. Durham, DH1 3TN |
| Tel: 0191 3747971 |
| Fax: 0191 3747478 |
| Email: S.J.ANSDELL@durham.ac.uk |
| Latitude: 54° 45' 41" N |
| Longitude: 01° 34' 27" W |
Background to the collection |
Year founded: | 1971 |
Ownership: | University of Durham |
Garden code: | DHM |
Umbrella organisation: | PlantNetwork |
Personnel |
| Mr S.J. Ansdell |
| Professor A.R.S. Slabas |
Contact person: | Mr S.J. Ansdell |
Total Staff: | 12 |
Physical environment |
Altitude: | 100 m |
Soil type: | Clay and sand, neutral |
Aspect: | South |
Total area: | 16 ha |
Area heated: | 465 m² |
Weather records | No records kept |
Rainfall | |
Average annual: | 650 mm |
Plant collection |
Taxa: | 5000 |
Special genera within the collections: |
| Primula, Sorbus |
Record Keeping: | Records kept manual |
Plant-collecting trips: | No |
Facilities on site |
Herbarium: | Yes |
Library: | Yes |
Research facilities: | Unknown |
Publications: | Garden guide, Web Site Checklist of County Durham Vascular Plants |
Identifications: | Undertakes freeidentifications for the general public |
Teaching and Education: | Primary, secondary, potential for public education |
Interpretation: | Signs |
Friends Organisation: | No |
Visitor facilities: | Café, plant shop, gift shop |
Access to the collections |
Public access: | Admission charge |
Visitors per year: | 40,000 |
Public opening hours: | Mon-Sun: 10am-5pm by arrangement |
Location map |
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