UK / East / Cambridgeshire
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Cambridge University Botanic Garden, 1 Brookside, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1JE
Explore 40 acres of beautiful gardens and glasshouses with plants from around the world.
Set in the heart of Cambridge. Enjoy family activities, insights into plant science, trails, tours, events and courses.
Opening Times
February - March
10.00 - 17.00
April - September
10.00 - 18.00
October
10.00 - 17.00
November - January
10.00 - 16.00
We are open every day throughout the year except for Christmas closure – from 4pm 23 December 2025 until 10am on 2 January 2026. Last paid admission is 30 minutes before closing time.
Prices
Adult*
£8.80
Standard Adult
£8.00
Friend of CUBG
FREE
On production of a valid Friends’ Membership Card.
Children (0-16 inclusive)
FREE
Must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Cambridge University Student
FREE
On production of a valid University Card.
Essential Carer for Disabled Visitor**
FREE
*Includes an optional donation of 10% more than the Standard admission price. If you choose to make this donation and are a UK tax payer, we can claim Gift Aid on the whole amount – which creates a 25p donation to the Garden for every £1. Gift Aid is an easy, tax effective way for you to support CUBG. For more information about Gift Aid, please visit the UK Government Gift Aid information page.
** No admission charge is made for companions of disabled visitors without whose assistance the disabled visitor would be unable to gain access to the Garden.
Please note: There is no entry discount for alumni, Camcard holders or staff of Cambridge University.
Facilities
Café
Baby Changing
Disabled Access
Toilets
Events
Professor Filbert’s Plant Heroes at Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Join Professor Filbert on our summer trail and search for some amazing plant discoveries.
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Guided Tours in the Garden at Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Enjoy a free-of-charge Garden tour with one of our expert guides, taking in the seasonal highlights of the Garden.
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Summer Tours and Talks at Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Explore the seasonal stars on a 60 minute tour with an expert Guide.
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Cool carnivorous family activity at Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Join us this school holiday to discover some of our carnivorous plants and create craft inspired by them.
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Magnificent Moths and Beautiful Butterflies at Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Celebrate the magic of butterflies and moths.
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Plant printing family activity at Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Join us this school holiday to create prints using leaves and petals and discover their amazing patterns and textures.
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Marvellous minibeasts family activity at Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Join us this school holiday to create craft inspired by some of the amazing insects that live in the Garden.
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Science on Sundays – August 2026 at Cambridge University Botanic Garden
A programme of free, informal, monthly science talks bringing the latest discoveries in plant science.
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Nature impressions family activity at Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Join us this school holiday to imprint leaves and petals into clay to create beautiful textures that can be used as decorations or painted back at home.
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Summer nature wand family activity at Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Join us this school holiday to use sticks, leaves and petals to create a summer wand to spread some magic around the Garden.
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Leaf Art at Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Come and make some beautiful artwork with leaves from the Garden.
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Fun with Fungi at Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Celebrate fungi with us!
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Fun with Fungi at Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Celebrate fungi with us!
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Leaf Art at Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Come and make some beautiful artwork with leaves from the Garden.
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Summer nature wand family activity at Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Join us this school holiday to use sticks, leaves and petals to create a summer wand to spread some magic around the Garden.
View event
Nature impressions family activity at Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Join us this school holiday to imprint leaves and petals into clay to create beautiful textures that can be used as decorations or painted back at home.
View event
Science on Sundays – August 2026 at Cambridge University Botanic Garden
A programme of free, informal, monthly science talks bringing the latest discoveries in plant science.
View event
Marvellous minibeasts family activity at Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Join us this school holiday to create craft inspired by some of the amazing insects that live in the Garden.
View event
Plant printing family activity at Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Join us this school holiday to create prints using leaves and petals and discover their amazing patterns and textures.
View event
Magnificent Moths and Beautiful Butterflies at Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Celebrate the magic of butterflies and moths.
View event
Cool carnivorous family activity at Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Join us this school holiday to discover some of our carnivorous plants and create craft inspired by them.
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