Sharing the scientific wonder and importance of plants with the world. Our social and horticultural history, stemming from our founder, Arthur Kiplin Bulley, still informs what we do today.
Learn at Ness
Since it's founding over 120 years ago, Ness Botanic Gardens has been to committed to connecting people with plants, their uses, wildlife and the wonders of the natural world.
Science and research
We are developing a vibrant research portfolio. We work closely with the University of Liverpool's Evolution, Ecology and Behaviour Department and partners further afield.
Member of Ness Botanic Gardens
By joining the Members of Ness Botanic Gardens you can support us, while enjoying free entry to the garden and other exclusive Member benefits.
Open to all
Open all year around (except for the Christmas holidays)
Open from 10am every day, last garden admission at 4pm (November to February) and 4:30pm (March to October)
For a full list of opening times for the gardens, visitor centre and café please see our website.
Ness Botanic Gardens, University of Liverpool, Neston Road, Ness, Cheshire, CH64 4AY
Children (4 and under) - Free
Members of Ness Botanic Gardens - Free
All other ticket costs vary for two time periods - March to October and November to February (Winter admission)
For a full list of ticket prices and concessions please see our website
Just show up. Alternatively please view our website for information on how to become a member, book in advance, group bookings, and guided and bespoke tours.
Phone: 0151 795 6300
Email: nessgdns@liverpool.ac.uk
For more information about Ness Botanic Gardens search Ness Botanic Gardens in this directory.
Visit the Ness Botanic Gardens page on the University of Liverpool website
Visit the Ness Botanic Gardens Facebook page
