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Cambridge Botanic Lights trail around Cambridge University Botanic Garden

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

29th November - 21st December

Join us for this year’s Cambridge Botanic Lights trail around Cambridge University Botanic Garden.

Following the success of last year’s first ever lights trail in the Garden, Cambridge Botanic Lights will again bring the Garden to life after dark with spectacular displays and artistic installations – creating a beautiful landscape for visitors to enjoy in the Garden after dark.

The lights will highlight some of the Garden’s most beloved features, such as the Fountain, Lake and Glasshouse Range, and create special experiences around the rest of the Garden. There will be new, original installations that are unique to the Garden, as well as the return of some of last year’s most popular pieces such as the light tunnel and water lilies on the Lake.

The Café will be part of the trail with warm offerings, and food stalls halfway around the route will be serving hot drinks and light bites to revive spirits and warm up any chilly fingers!

Photos by Keith Heppell.

The trail will be open for 14 nights, opening on Friday 29 November and then every Thursday to Sunday evening until 21 December.

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Opening Times

Book tickets (from Wednesday 21 August): www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/cambridge-botanic-lights/Tickets are available for timed entry, starting at 5pm, with the final entry of the evening at 8pm. The Garden will close at 9.30pm.

Prices

Adult

£18.50

Friend/CU student

£15.50

4-15 years of age

£12

3 and under

FREE

Facilities

Café

Car Parking

Baby Changing

Disabled Access

Toilets

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