Botanic garden of medIcinal plants
in a natural habitat
'One of the UK's 15 most tranquil places to visit' -The Guardian 2023
About DPG
Dilston Physic Garden is an unusual botanic garden – a place for wellbeing, learning and scientific research.Whether you’re curious, creative, or looking for a mindful escape, this is a place to rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit.
Hours
May to October: Wednesday to Sunday 11 am – 4 pm
November to April: Friday to Sunday 12 pm – 3 pm
Highlights
Resources
Medicine
Science
Natural Habitat
Volunteer
Now Open All Year come rain or shine, with our new paths and gazebo shelters – with enormous thanks to a generous donation.
New Garden Membership Join for just £5 a month and regularly benefit from nature, wellbeing and inspiration and our member perks.
We’re thrilled to have secured 3 major grants to boost biodiversity, community wellbeing and our classroom —huge thanks to The Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland, The National Lottery Community Fund and the Northumberland County Council Community Chest.
Research ongoing includes our Memory Trial, Evidence Base Reports, and we’re gearing up for a new Tea Study and our Biodiversity Assessments.
Support Us
We’re a registered charity receiving no central funding, your donation or legacy gift – no matter how small helps us raise the funds we need to achieve our mission – Transforming Health through Medicinal Plant Education and Research.
