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Cambridge University Botanic Garden 

The greenhouse in the sun
Visitors exploring the Tropical Range in the Glasshouse
Duck in pond
The gardens in winter
The Rising Path at the Botanic Garden
Close up of the Rising Path at the Botanic Garden
Detail from the Rising Path at the Botanic Garden
Children exploring the Botanical Gardens in summer
Visitors inside the Glasshouse
Children by pond
Purple flower - Pulsatilla Vulgaris
Autumn foliage on the dawn redwood
The greenhouse at night with red lights during the festival of lights event
Botanic Garden Glasshouse
Detail of the Jade Vine at the Botanic Garden
Dusk at the Botanic Garden
Visitors at the Botanic Garden ticket kiosk
The greenhouse in the sun
Visitors exploring the Tropical Range in the Glasshouse
Duck in pond
The gardens in winter
The Rising Path at the Botanic Garden
Close up of the Rising Path at the Botanic Garden
Detail from the Rising Path at the Botanic Garden
Children exploring the Botanical Gardens in summer
Visitors inside the Glasshouse
Children by pond
Purple flower - Pulsatilla Vulgaris
Autumn foliage on the dawn redwood
The greenhouse at night with red lights during the festival of lights event
Botanic Garden Glasshouse
Detail of the Jade Vine at the Botanic Garden
Dusk at the Botanic Garden
Visitors at the Botanic Garden ticket kiosk
Available Facility Items

Access available for individuals with limited mobility

Baby changing facilities available

Food and drink facilities available

Shop facilities available

Toilet facilities available

Opening hours
Monday
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Christmas Closures
Last day: 23 December 
Closed: 24 December 2020 - 1 January 2021
Reopening: 2 January 2021 (tickets on sale every Thursday at 10am)


Please Note: The Botanic Garden operates seasonal opening times

January, November & December
Monday – Sunday        10.00 AM - 04.00 PM
February, March & October
Monday – Sunday        10.00 AM - 05.00 PM
April - September
Monday – Sunday        10.00 AM - 06.00 PM

The Botanic Garden is open every day throughout the year except for Christmas closure, 24 December to 1 January (inclusive).

Last paid admission is 30 minutes before closing time. The Glasshouses and Café close 30 minutes before the Garden; and the Botanic Garden Shop closes 15 minutes before the Garden.

Getting here
Location

52.1934947, 0.12576000000001

Reopening the Botanic Garden

There will be different entrances and exits to prevent overcrowding at the gates:

  • From Hills Road, entrance will be via the usual gate. Exit will be via the Hills Road service gate (further down Hills Road set into the new fence).
     
  • From Trumpington Road, entrance will be via the usual gate. Exit will be via the Brookside Bike Park.

A queuing system will be in place at the gates to minimise the need for person-to-person interaction and to maintain a safe flow of people coming into the Garden.

Accessibility

If you would like advice or information about visiting the Garden with special access requirements, please contact Wendy Godfrey on 01223 336265 or email enquiries@botanic.cam.ac.uk. 

Physical Access
All areas of the Garden are either level or sloping. Path surfaces are mostly gravel. There is step-free access to all areas, including the Glasshouses, Shop and Café. Seating is available throughout the Garden.

Electric scooters and manual wheelchairs are available to borrow free of charge from both the Brookside and Station Road Gates. 

Hearing Impairments
Induction loops:
An induction loop is available at the Brookside Gate entrance.

Acoustics:
The Garden is quiet and peaceful. It can get rather noisy in the Café at busy times.

Assistance Dogs
Registered assistance dogs are very welcome. 

Disabled parking
Parking is very limited. There are some Pay and Display and designated disabled bays on Trumpington Street. The Trumpington Park and Ride bus service drops off right at the Brookside Gate. There is no easy place to park or drop off at the Station Road Gate.

Changing Places Toilet
The closest Changing Places toilet is located in the Grand Arcade car park. Locate more Changing Places toilets in Cambridge. 
 

From 2 January 2021, Cambridge University Botanic Garden will be open to provide a green space for walking and wellbeing in the city. To visit the Garden, you must purchase a ticket online: https://www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/purchase-tickets/
 

Research Enquiries and Image Permissions

For information about visiting the Garden for research purposes, visit their website.

Permission must be sought from the Garden for professional filming or photography. Please see their website for more details.

What's On: Cambridge University Botanic Garden 

Snowdrop Trail
Cambridge University Botanic Garden 
18/01/2021
28/02/2021
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Free with general Garden admission
Stroll around the Garden, following our snowdrop trail, and discover snowdrop facts along the way. There are 44 different species, varieties, cultivars and hybrids of snowdrop (Galanthus) to enjoy at the Garden.
Find out more >
The Winter Garden path
Winter Garden
Cambridge University Botanic Garden 
18/01/2021
31/03/2021
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Free with general Garden admission
Step into a world of winter colour and enjoy the textures, colour and fragrance with an uplifting walk around Cambridge University Botanic Garden’s Winter Garden. The Winter Garden is open every day from 10am and will be looking good until the end of March.
Find out more >
Garden table and chairs
ONLINE COURSE Creative garden writing
Cambridge University Botanic Garden 
03/03/2021
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
£40
Find out more >
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