Cambridge University Botanic Garden

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

A 40-acre botanical garden with a variety of plants and trees, a cafe, and a shop.

Opening Today's opening times: 10:00am - 6:00pm

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Age fit Ages 0–16

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About this day out

Cambridge University Botanic Garden in the city centre features a collection of botanical plants and heritage trees, along with a lake, fountain, glasshouses and a Garden Café open all year round. It hosts events including live music, family activities, education courses and the Cambridge Botanic Lights trail, an outdoor winter lights event taking about 1.5 hours to walk. Tickets can be bought in advance online or on arrival with cash or card, and advance booking is not required.

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Today's opening times: 10:00am - 6:00pm

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🧒 Ages 0–16Garden Café (open all year round, inside and on the terrace)Glasshouse RangeLake and fountainAccessible toiletsGender neutral toiletsChanging Rooms toilet at Station Road GatePicnic areas with wheelchair accessible picnic tablesFree mobility scooter and manual wheelchair loan at both gates

Accessibility: Most of the Garden is accessible without steps or stairs, except some heritage features; paths are mostly gravel with large stretches of lawn and sloped paving ramps. Mobility scooters and manual wheelchairs can be borrowed free of charge at Brookside Gate and Station Road Gate (pre-booking recommended). The Glasshouse Range has narrow paths and corridors, and Tropics House bark paths are not suitable for wheelchairs and mobility scooters. Trained assistance dogs are welcome, and free carer tickets are available for companions of disabled visitors.
Parking: No public car park at the Garden; limited pay and display parking on nearby Trumpington Road and Bateman Street. Taxi, car or minibus drop-off can take place at Brookside Gate (no easy drop-off at Station Road Gate). Blue badge holders can park on Bateman Street beside the Brookside entrance — outside bays for up to three hours or within bays for free with no time limit.
Dogs: Only trained assistance dogs supporting a disabled handler are permitted; no other animals are allowed, whether carried or on a lead (including therapy animals).

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