Benmore Botanic Garden

Benmore Botanic Garden is one of the better Argyll outdoor picks when you want a scenic family walk rather than a short formal garden stop. The giant redwoods and hillside setting make it feel memorable, but it is best used on a dry day when you can make proper use of the woodland paths and views.

Best for Families who enjoy walking, scenery, and a slower outdoor day rather than an indoor attraction or high-energy play stop

Garden Ages 3-5, 6-12, 13+ 2-4 hours

Open this stop on the map

At a glance

Opening times

Open daily from 1 March - 31 October, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Tickets

Adult £10.80 without donation / £12 Gift Aid, Concession £9 / £10 Gift Aid, Child (15 and under) free.

Entry type

Standard garden admission with no pre-booking required

Address

Benmore, Dunoon, Argyll PA23 8QU

Parking and access

Free car and coach parking is available at the garden, with cycle racks on site too.

Visit length

2-4 hours

Last entry

The garden closes at 5:00 PM, and the official visitor page does not publish a separate last-entry cutoff.

Parking Cafe or restaurant Gift shop Toilets Step-free access

Official source Visitor information

Checked 14 March 2026

Plan your visit

Map

Open this stop on the map.

Open this stop on the map

Save this stop

Add it to your trip plan or save it for later.

Nearby stop

Inveraray Castle

Castle | Inveraray

Inveraray Castle with kids, gardens, tickets and family access notes for an Argyll heritage stop.

Nearby stop

Loch Katrine

Nature | Callander

Loch Katrine cruise timings, parking notes, visit planning, and family tips for a boat, bike, or scenery day in the...

Visit and directions

Visit website Get directions Call 01369 706261