Andromeda Botanic Gardens is a garden you can simply turn up to: self-guided visits need no booking, and one paid entry covers return visits for a month, so a short first visit with tired children is not wasted. Children aged 15 and under get in free when they come with a paying parent, and the garden gives them fish food so they can feed the fish. For school-age children there are activity sheets pitched at different ages.
For lunch you can use the Wildlight Café and Lounge or bring your own food and drink and find a spot in the garden.
The trade-off is access on wheels: the gardens are not fully wheelchair accessible, though Rochelle’s Garden has been made for everybody, including wheelchair users.
Family FAQ
What are the opening hours of Andromeda Botanic Gardens?
Open every day 9:30am-4:30pm, including all bank holidays and Christmas Day; 4:30pm is last entry and you can stay later.
How much does Andromeda Botanic Gardens cost?
Every entrance fee includes unlimited return visits for one month.
Do you need to book Andromeda Botanic Gardens in advance?
No booking needed for a self-guided visit; only the Experience and Curator's Tours must be booked.
Can you bring your own food to Andromeda Botanic Gardens?
You may bring your own food and drink into the garden.
Where are the toilets at Andromeda Botanic Gardens?
Washrooms are on site.
