Visit us

We welcome all to learn about the importance of plants and plant science, horticulture and the joy of gardening.

You are welcome to pay at the Ticket Office on arrival. Alternatively, you can purchase your tickets in advance online.

Please note: Tickets are not transferable between days and are non-refundable.

1 Brookside
Cambridge
CB2 1JE

Entrances

The Botanic Garden is a 15-minute walk from Cambridge city centre and 5 minutes from Cambridge train station, with entrances on Trumpington Road (Brookside Gate) and Hills Road (Station Road Gate).

Opening times

February - March 10:00am - 5:00pm
April - September 10:00am - 6:00pm
October 10:00am - 5:00pm
November - January 10:00am - 4:00pm

Due to building work on our new Visitor Welcome Building, the Station Road cycle park will be closed until the new ticket office opens in the autumn.

The Garden is open to the general public. Walk ups welcome, pre-booking is optional.

We are open every day throughout the year except for Christmas closure – from 4pm 23 December 2025 until 10am on 2 January 2026.

Last paid admission is 30 minutes before closing time.

Please note that only trained assistance dogs are permitted to visit the Garden, when supporting a disabled handler.

CUBG Annual Visitor Leaflet 2025 lists all general information about the Garden including opening times and admission.

Entry

Adult*	£8.80
Friend of CUBG	Free
Children 0-16 inclusive	Free
Cambridge University Student**	Free
Essential Carer for Disabled Visitor	Free
Standard Adult	£8.00

Friends and Cambridge University students enjoy free entry.

Corporate Friends do not need to pre-book in groups of under 15, but please bring your Corporate Pass with you when you visit.

*includes an optional donation of 10% more than the Standard Admission price. If you opt to make this donation and are a UK tax payer, we can also claim Gift Aid on the whole amount – which creates a 25p donation to the Garden for every £1. Gift Aid is an easy, tax effective way for you to support the Garden. Further Gift Aid information can be found on our ticket price page.

** Valid ID is required