UK / East / Cambridgeshire
Professor Filbert’s Plant Heroes at Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Cambridge University Botanic Garden, 1 Brookside, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1JE
17th July - 7th September
Join Professor Filbert on our summer trail and search for some amazing plant discoveries.
Professor Filbert is searching around the Botanic Garden because they have heard that humans have made some exciting discoveries about plants. Follow in the Professor’s pawprints and discover what incredible information they found.
Suitable for all ages 3+.
Children must be accompanied at all times.
Opening Times
10.00 - 18.00
Prices
Free with standard Garden admission.
Facilities
Café
Picnic Site
Baby Changing
Disabled Access
Toilets
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