Visit us
We welcome all to learn about the importance of plants and plant science, horticulture and the joy of gardening.
Update June 2020: The Garden is now open with online ticketing – you will not be able to enter the Garden unless you have prebooked a ticket.
Please click here for information about visiting, here to book a ticket, and here for FAQs.
Our address
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
- April - September 10:00am - 6:00pm
February, March, October: 10.00am – 5.00pm
January, November, December: 10.00am – 4.00pm
The Garden is open to the general public, but with fewer facilities than usual. Entry is by pre-booked tickets only, click here to book tickets.
Click here to find out more details about the Garden’s reopening, how to book tickets and what will be open and what will be closed.
Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time. When open, the Café closes 30 minutes before the Garden; and the Shop also closes before the Garden.
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We are open every day throughout the year except for Christmas closure – 24 December to 1 January (inclusive).
Last paid admission is 30 minutes before closing time. The Glasshouses and Café close 30 minutes before the Garden; and the Botanic Garden Shop closes 15 minutes before the Garden.
Entry
| Friend of CUBG | Free |
| Adult | £5.50 |
| Children 0-16 inclusive | Free |
| Cambridge University Student* | Free |
All visitors must pre-book tickets in advance, including children and CU students. Friends must pre-book free tickets and bring their Friends membership card, and ticket, for admission to the Garden.
* Valid ID is required
Full details and Gift Aid information can be found on our ticket price page.
Visitor information
Learn how to make the most of your visit below, or to see the Garden’s rules.
