Come and explore the Garden after dark with a spectacular trail of light, colour and sound, celebrating the amazing world of plants. Get ready for an unforgettable evening!
The trail is open from 27 November to 23 December for 17 nights. Doors open 4.30pm, with entry every 15 minutes until the final entry slot at at 7pm. Once you are in the Garden, you can take your time to explore and enjoy. The Garden will start to close at 8.15pm and gates will shut at 8.30pm.
You can choose the date and time that suit you best when you click through to buy tickets.
There are standard and off peak ticket prices – this year the off peak tickets offer even better value and there are more off peak tickets than ever before, including two evenings (3 and 10 December) that are all off peak.
If you book for a group of 6 or more, you will receive a 10% discount. Friends of the Garden enjoy a special discounted ticket price for Cambridge Botanic Lights – a great way to enjoy the trail while supporting the Garden’s future.
Off-Peak Ticket Prices:
Adult: £18.15
Friend/Corporate Friend/CU student: £16.50
4-15 years of age: £13.50
3 and under: Free
Carer of a disabled person: Free
Standard Ticket Prices:
Adult: £24.75
Friend/Corporate Friend/CU student: £22.55
4-15 years of age: £17.00
3 and under: Free
Carer of a disabled person: Free
Prices include ticket office booking fee.
Enjoy a taste of what's coming with a look at last year's trail:
Discover the Garden after dark
When the sun goes down, the Garden takes a new glow. Follow a trail of imaginative light installations inspired by plants, colours and stories of the Garden.
Each turn brings something new to discover – from glowing pathways and immersive displays to moments that invite you to pause and enjoy. The lights will highlight some of the Garden’s most beloved features, such as the Glasshouse Range, the Fountain and Lake, with new, original installations unique to the Garden, as well as the return of some of last year’s most popular pieces.
A festive experience for everyone
Make new memories with family, friends and loved ones, or enjoy a different kind of night out in the heart of the city – and start a new winter tradition of your own.
Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly evening, a catch up with friends, a different kind of Christmas celebration with colleagues, or simply a chance to enjoy a winter evening at your own pace, Cambridge Botanic Lights offers a safe and relaxed way to enjoy the season.
With off-peak pricing available and group discounts of 10% for groups of six or more, it is the perfect opportunity to gather together and share the experience.
Friends of the Garden can enjoy a special discounted ticket price for Cambridge Botanic Lights – a great way to enjoy the trail while supporting the Garden’s future.
Conveniently located in the city centre, Botanic Lights is easy to reach by public transport – making it simple to meet up and enjoy an evening without worrying about parking the car.
Enjoy the trail
Take your time exploring the route, with food and drink stops available on the way, offering seasonal treats and refreshments to enjoy as you wander through the Garden and warm up any chilly hands.
Help the Garden grow
Cambridge Botanic Lights is more than an evening of light and discovery – it’s a way to support the Garden you’re exploring.
All ticket income (excluding the booking fee) goes directly back into caring for our living collection, helping us conserve rare plants, grow our landscapes and share the wonders of the natural world with everyone.
Thank you for helping the Garden continue to flourish.
Images are from 2025’s Cambridge Botanic Lights event and installations may vary at this year’s trail.
