Visit us
We welcome all to learn about the importance of plants and plant science, horticulture and the joy of gardening.
1 Brookside
Cambridge
CB2 1JE
The Garden is open to the general public. Walk ups are welcome and you can pay at the Ticket Office on arrival, or you purchase your tickets in advance online.
We are currently installing a new till system, please bear with us while we become familiar with it and iron out any glitches. Thank you very much for your patience, we apologise for any delays you might experience.
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
We are open every day throughout the year except for Christmas closure.
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* | £9.50 |
| Friend of CUBG | Free |
| Children 0-16 inclusive | Free |
| Cambridge University Student** | Free |
| Essential Carer for Disabled Visitor | Free |
| Standard Adult | £8.60 |
Corporate Friends visit for free and do not need to pre-book if visiting in groups of under 15, but must bring a valid Corporate Membership card/QR code when visiting.
Book your tickets ahead of your visit and take advantage of a 10% discount on our standard admission price. For same day tickets you can book online or purchase at one of our ticket offices. Advance ticket discounts are not available for special event days, such as Apple Day and Cambridge Botanic Lights.
*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 Book Tickets page.
** Valid ID is required
Visitor information
Learn how to make the most of your visit below, or to see the Garden’s rules.
