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Friends’ Events

From trips and tours to wreath-making and lectures, we have a wonderful variety of events on offer for our Friends

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The Friends run a varied programme of events throughout the year from one-day tours of great gardens, to seasonal talks, lectures, and relaxed social events at the Garden.

Tickets for all Friends events are only available through the University of Cambridge Online Store. This means you are only able to book for events online. To book online please select from the events listed below, remembering to enter the booking code provided on the last page of the Friends’ Newsletter.

HELPFUL BOOKING TIPS:
– When booking online, please don’t forget to use the booking code as listed on the last page of the Friends’ Newsletter
– It is advised that you log into the online store and reset your password prior to attempting to book, as this removes the time pressure and frustration at the payment stage.
– If you are experiencing difficulties in making payments, please contact onlinesales@findivsales.admin.cam.ac.uk
– We will email event information to you 7-10 days prior to the event, unless otherwise specified.

If you have any other questions or queries, please email friends@botanic.cam.ac.uk.

NB: Booking is operated on a first-come, first-served basis. While Friends are welcome to bring guests to many of the events, some tours and events are exclusive to Friends only.

If you are unsuccessful booking for any of the events, please email friends@botanic.cam.ac.uk to be put on the waiting list.
Tickets cannot be exchanged or money refunded except when an event is cancelled.

Friends’ Table

Friends’ Table

17 June and every third Tuesday of the month, 10:30am (no booking required)
Friends' Evening 2025

Friends' Evening 2025

An after hours glass of wine on the Main Lawn
Friends' Evening Highlights Tour 2025

Friends' Evening Highlights Tour 2025

Guided tour followed by wine on the Main Lawn
Coach Outing to Beth Chatto’s Nursery and Green Island Gardens

Coach Outing to Beth Chatto’s Nursery and Green Island Gardens

Wednesday 18 June
Coach Outing to Sandringham Estate Gardens

Coach Outing to Sandringham Estate Gardens

Wednesday 02 July
Coach Outing to Elton Hall Garden and The Manor Hemingford Grey

Coach Outing to Elton Hall Garden and The Manor Hemingford Grey

Wednesday 16 July
2025 Friends' Wreath-Making Workshops (Morning Session)

2025 Friends' Wreath-Making Workshops (Morning Session)

Our popular wreath-making workshops return for Christmas 2025
2025 Friends' Wreath-Making Workshops (Afternoon Session)

2025 Friends' Wreath-Making Workshops (Afternoon Session)

Our popular wreath-making workshops return for Christmas 2025
Friends’ Annual Lecture - Dr John Grimshaw - “Difficult Decisions: gardening choices in a changing climate.”

Friends’ Annual Lecture - Dr John Grimshaw - “Difficult Decisions: gardening choices in a changing climate.”

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