Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Botanic Garden
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB2 1JE
Tel: 01223 336265
Opened to the public in 1846, the Cambridge University Botanic Garden develops & displays over 8,000 different plant species in 40 acres of beautiful landscapes.Take time to explore & enjoy the winter garden, glasshouses & a superb collection of mature trees.
John Stevens Henslow, Professor of Botany, founded the Botanic Garden in 1846.
The garden comprises of 40 acres, with many fascinating features including a lake, glasshouses, winter garden, chronological bed, rock gardens, & a superb collection of mature trees. The garden holds nine national collections, including Geranium & Fritillaria.
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
|---|
| Opening Times April - September (01/01/2013 - 31/12/2013) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Opening Times February, March & October (01/01/2013 - 31/12/2013) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Opening Times January, November & December (01/01/2013 - 31/12/2013) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £4.50 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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