UK / East / Cambridgeshire
Guided Tours in the Garden at Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Cambridge University Botanic Garden, 1 Brookside, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1JE
18th July - 31st August
Enjoy a free-of-charge Garden tour with one of our expert guides, taking in the seasonal highlights of the Garden.
We offer free tours every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 11.30am and daily during school holidays.
Garden Highlight Tours are daily at 11.30am
• Explore the seasonal stars on a 60 minute tour with an expert Guide
• Places are allocated on a first-come basis and numbers are limited to 12 people per Guide
• Not recommended for children under 12 years
Opening Times
11.30 - 13.45
Prices
Free with normal Garden admission.
Facilities
Café
Baby Changing
Disabled Access
Toilets
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