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Cambridge University Botanic Gardens

A 40-acre oasis of beautiful gardens and glasshouses to enjoy all year round.

Founded in 1846 by Professor John Henslow, mentor to Charles Darwin, this heritage-listed Botanic Garden is a treasure trove of over 8,000 plant species, including nine national collections and a fine arboretum. Highlights include the Winter Garden, buzzing Bee Borders, Rock Garden, Scented Garden and a water-wise Dry Garden. The Glasshouse Range displays of cactus, tropical rainforests and carnivorous plants are spectacular.

Free Young Explorer backpacks are available to borrow. Please check the website for seasonal trails and the 2012 What’s On calendar.

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Opening Times

April – September: 10:00 – 18:00. February, March & October: 10:00 – 17:00. January, November & December: 10:00 – 16:00.

The Glasshouse Range & Garden Café close 30 minutes before Garden closing time, and the Shop 15 minutes before.

Admission

Gift Aid admission: £4.95, Standard admission: £4.50, Concession Gift Aid admission: £4.35, Concession admission: £3.95 (Over 60s and students with recognised ID card), Friends of CUBG: free, Children 0-16 inclusive: free (must be accompanied at all times by an adult).

Guided Tours & Group Visits

One-hour guided tours of the Garden’s seasonal highlights take place on the first Saturday of every month, departing Brookside Gate at 11am (pre-booking advised on 01223 336265). All group visits are welcome but must pre-book one week in advance.

Location

It is less than 1 mile south of the city centre to the Brookside Gate and a short walk from Cambridge Railway Station to the Station Road Gate. If coming by car, please use the Trumpington Park & Ride (M11/J11) and alight at the Bateman Street stop.

Contact

Cambridge University Botanic Garden, 1 Brookside, Cambridge CB2 1JE

Tel: 01223 336265
Fax: 01223 336278
Email: enquiries@botanic.cam.ac.uk

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