University of Oxford Botanic Garden
8 expert reviews
“The Oxford Botanic Garden lies at the end of High Street, across from Magdalen College.”
– Afar Magazine
Fodor's
"Founded in 1621 as a healing garden, this is the oldest of its kind in the British Isles." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Established in 1631, the University Botanic Gardens are Britain’s oldest." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Sweeping along the banks of the River Cherwell, Oxford's peaceful botanic garden was founded in 1621 for the study of medicinal plants; it's the oldest of its kind in England." Full review
The Telegraph
"Down the appropriately named Rose Lane, just off the High Street, Britain’s oldest botanic garden is a haven of stone-walled peace in the heart of the busy city centre." Full review
Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"This botanical garden created in 1621 is the oldest in England." Full review
Atlas Obscura
"The fantastic charm of England's oldest botanical garden has made it a place of writerly inspiration for centuries. " Full review
Independent
"The oldest of its kind in the UK, the Oxford Botanic Garden houses floral borders, wild meadows and soaring greenhouses"