Visit
Set in 18 acres in the heart of St Andrews, the Botanic Garden offers a new perspective on a historic town. With woodland walks, meadows, ponds and living laboratories, visitors will find spaces to explore, places to rest and a friendly welcome.
How to get here
The Botanic Garden is easily accessible by road, bicycle and foot. The Visitor Centre, car park and bike racks are on Canongate (KY16 8RT), a ten minute walk from St Andrews Bus Station.
Opening hours
April to September: Open daily 10.00 – 17.00 October to March: Open daily 10.00 – 16.00
Last entry is 30 minutes before close. Please ring us on 01334 461 200 or check this website and our social media for updates. We are closed from Christmas Eve to New Year. In extreme weather, the Botanic Garden may close.
During the 2024/25 Festive Season, the Garden will close on Sunday 22nd December 2024 and reopen on Saturday 4th December 2025.
Admission and Tickets
Adults: £6.00 (£5.45 exc Gift Aid)
Concession: £5.00 (£4.50 exc Gift Aid)
Carers: Free
Friends of St Andrews Botanic Garden: Free
Students with valid ID: Free
Children 0-16: Free
Group tickets and private tours can be booked by calling the Visitor Centre on 01334 461200 or writing to info@standrewsbotanic.org. Tickets can be purchased at the garden or in advance. Please note that dogs (except assistance animals) and pets are not permitted in the Botanic Garden.
Accessibility
St Andrews Botanic Garden is a safe, welcoming, and peaceful environment and we encourage you to get in touch with us if you require any further information to support you planning your visit. Please contact us on 01334 461 200 or by email at info@standrewsbotanic.org.
Garden Access: We have a wheelchair accessible loop around the Garden (around 1.2km). Most of the surfaces are flat, with a combination of path surfaces including metalled paths and grass. There are plenty of benches and shelters located around the Garden to stop off at and take a rest. Unfortunately, some areas of the Garden, down to the pond, are steep and there are some steps around the Garden.
There is a ramp into the Visitor Centre and Gift Shop and we have an accessible toilet located at the entrance to the Garden, as part of our Visitor Centre. We do not currently have a permanent Changing Places toilet on site, however welcome the Pamiloo mobile Changing Places toilet to events throughout the year.
There is a designated accessible parking space available in our car park. All parking is free of charge for visitors to the Garden.
Wheelchair Hire: We have a wheelchair that is available for visitors to borrow, free of charge. Where possible, please get in touch in advance to reserve this.
Assistance Dogs: Working assistance dogs are welcome in the Garden.
Free Entry For Carers: Carers are welcome to visit the Garden free of charge when accompanying those that they care for. Free carer tickets can be booked online for both Garden Admission and our events.
Growing Together: Free, fully-funded days out for families with children with disabilities and additional support needs – enjoy time together as a family with accessible outdoor activities! Head to our What’s On section to see upcoming events.