Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Botanic Garden
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB2 1JE
Tel: 01223 336265

Cambridge University Botanic Garden is a 40 acre, Grade II* listed heritage garden in the centre of Cambridge. It is the most visited university botanic garden in the UK, welcoming over 275,000 visitors annually. The Garden supports University teaching and research while also being a place of enjoyment and inspiration to visitors of all ages.
The Garden maintains the University’s collection of over 8,000 plant species from all around the world, including one of the region’s finest collections of trees, all set across beautifully designed and landscaped gardens and glasshouses. Highlights include striking seasonal colour in the Winter and Autumn Gardens; the richly fragranced Scented Garden; colourful Bee Borders; a relaxing Woodland Garden and Lake. Alpine and tropical plants in the Glasshouse Range are also perfect for a cold day’s visit.
The Garden offers year-round inspiration for gardeners and is an exciting introduction to the natural world for families. A number of events are held throughout the year as well as adult courses and workshops. See website for details.
Visitors are invited to relax in the Garden Café and Terrace and enjoy the Botanic Garden Shop.
Further Information
Opening Times
February, March & October (1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019) | ||
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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* |
January, November & December (1 Nov 2019 - 31 Jan 2020) | ||
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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* |
Christmas and New Year CLOSED (24 Dec 2019 - 2 Jan 2020) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday | Closed* | |
Tuesday | Closed* | |
Wednesday | Closed* | |
Thursday | Closed* | |
Friday | Closed* | |
Saturday | Closed* | |
Sunday | Closed* |
April - September (1 Apr 2020 - 30 Sep 2020) | ||
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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* |
Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Adult | £5.00 per ticket |
Adult (Gift Aid) | £5.50 per ticket |
Senior | £4.50 per ticket |
Senior (Gift Aid) | £4.95 per ticket |
Under 16s (Accompanied by Adult) | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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