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Cool carnivorous family activity at Cambridge University Botanic Garden

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

29th - 30th July

Join us this school holiday to discover some of our carnivorous plants and create craft inspired by them.

Drop-in to join in the fun. All ages welcome, no need to pre-book. Find us in the Garden Room at the Schools’ Garden.

Normal Garden admission applies for accompanying adults.

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Opening Times

10.30 - 13.30

Prices

Free with standard Garden admission

Facilities

Café

Picnic Site

Baby Changing

Disabled Access

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