Alnwick Poison Garden
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A unique botanical garden in Alnwick, England, dedicated exclusively to deadly, toxic, and narcotic plants.

πŸ“œ Botanical garden in Alnwick, England, dedicated to deadly and narcotic plants.
πŸ” Features about 100 toxic species, some requiring special government permission.

Why Go

πŸ’€ Explore a unique collection of dangerous plants like deadly nightshade and hemlock
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Guided tours offer insights into plant properties and poison history
🌳 See narcotic plants such as opium poppies and cannabis (grown with special permission)
🏰 Located within the larger Alnwick Garden, near Alnwick Castle (a Harry Potter filming location)

Why Avoid

🚫 Strict rules: no touching, smelling, or tasting plants due to extreme danger
πŸ‘₯ Guided tours only, max 20 people per tour, subject to availability

Tips

πŸ•’ Tours run every half hour up to 5 PM, included with Alnwick Garden entry.
ℹ️ Check the official website for daily tour times and seasonal garden opening hours.

Cost

πŸ’° Entry included with Alnwick Garden day ticket.

Hours

πŸ•’ Daily, hours vary by season. Closed 25th Dec and from Jan 5th for maintenance.

Last updated 10 days ago

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