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
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 Saturday 23 December 2023 until 10am on Tuesday 2 January 2024.
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.
Entry
| Adult* | £8.00 |
| Friend of CUBG | Free |
| Children 0-16 inclusive | Free |
| Cambridge University Student** | Free |
| Essental Carer for Disabled Visitor | Free |
| Standard Adult | £7.20 |
Friends and Cambridge University students enjoy free entry.
Corporate Friends do not need to pre-book in groups of under 10, 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
Visitor information
Learn how to make the most of your visit below, or to see the Garden’s rules.
