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Pre-book tickets

We are pleased to welcome the public to the Garden, pre-booking is optional, walk ups welcome.

Tickets for Monday 12 May to Sunday 18 May

Monday 12 May

Tuesday 13 May

Wednesday 14 May

Thursday 15 May

Friday 16 May

Saturday 17 May

Sunday 18 May

Tickets for Monday 19 May to Sunday 25 May will be available to purchase from 10am on Thursday 15 May.

 

Tickets for Monday 19 May to Sunday 25 May

Monday 19 May

Tuesday 20 May

Wednesday 21 May

Thursday 22 May

Friday 23 May

Saturday 24 May

Sunday 25 May

Tickets for Monday 26 May to Sunday 1 June will be available to purchase from 10am on Thursday 22 May.

 

Who can pre-book?

  • Adults: Pre-booking tickets is possible but not necessary, walk ups are also welcome.
  • Children: Child tickets are free, and can also be pre-booked in advance of visiting if you wish.
  • Groups of 15 or more please see our Group Visits page before buying tickets.
  • Non-UK Schools, Language and Holiday schools (not following the UK curriculum) please see the Language and Holiday Schools page for more information and supervisory guidelines. If visiting in a group of 15 people of more, the relevant booking form must be submitted and approved a week before the visit and before buying tickets. Entry will be refused if supervisory ratios are not correct.
  • You may also buy gift admission tickets in person or order online to make the perfect present for a nature lover.

Who doesn't need a ticket?

  • Friends of the Garden enjoy free entry with a current Friends admission card. There is no need for Friends to pre-book tickets. To become a Friend, please visit the Friends page.
  • Corporate Members: Corporate Members are not required to book in advance (unless in a group of 15 people or more), but will be asked to show a Corporate Membership card upon arrival. If you do not have access to your card, please state the name of the organisation when you arrive.
  • Cambridge University students enjoy free entry and do not have to pre-book tickets.
  • Essential Carers for Disabled Visitor are FREE – no admission charge is made for companions of disabled visitors without whose assistance the disabled visitor would be unable to gain access to the Garden. Carers do not need to book a ticket, please state that you are an Essential Carer upon arrival.

Additional information on pre-booking tickets:

  • There is no entry discount for alumni, Camcard holders or staff of Cambridge University.
  • Dogs: Please note that only trained assistance dogs are permitted to visit the Garden, when supporting a disabled handler.
  • Ticket refunds/transfers: Tickets are not transferable between days and are non-refundable. We are unable to cancel and re-release tickets once they have been purchased or booked. Please pay on the gate using cash or card if you think your plans could change before arrival. We welcome walk-ups.
  • Email Confirmation: If you do pre-book, please remember to bring your ‘Order Confirmation’ with you, either on a phone or printed.
  • For general queries, please email enquiries@botanic.cam.ac.uk
  • If you experience technical problems when purchasing tickets online, please email onlinesales@admin.cam.ac.uk
  • Please go to the Visit Us pages for more information about opening times and ticket prices.

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