UK / East / Cambridgeshire
Christmas Crafts at Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Cambridge University Botanic Garden, 1 Brookside, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1JE
5th December 10:00am - 1:00pm
Celebrate the festive season by learning about some of the plants and trees that are important at this time of year.
Craft your very own Christmas decoration with clay, leaves and ribbon.
Ages 3 +. Children must be accompanied at all times.
Free child tickets for this event must be booked online. Ticket sales open one week before the event.
Adults do not need to book to accompany however please note that adults will be required to pay for Garden entry on arrival.
Opening Times
10.00 - 13.00
Prices
Free with standard Garden admission.
Facilities
Café
Picnic Site
Baby Changing
Disabled Access
Toilets
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