Situated on the Whiteknights campus of the University of Reading, about two miles south of the town centre, the Harris Garden provides an important amenity for University students and staff, as well as the local community and an increasing number of visitors from further afield.

The Garden also provides an important space to support teaching, conservation, and recreation.

Explore the Harris Garden

Frosty winter's morning in the Harris Garden
Discover the main features, species, and seasonal highlights of our beautiful and diverse botanical garden.

Plan your visit

Close-up of flowering yellow tree
All the visiting information you'll need, including opening times, travel options, and accessibility.

About the Harris Garden

The Cherry Bowl

Find out about the history of the Harris Garden and how it's changed over the years.

Ways to get involved

Volunteers working in the Harris Garden
Come and join a volunteering session in the Harris Garden, open to staff and the local community.