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 purchase your tickets in advance with online ticketing, or to pay at the Ticket Office on arrival.
Please note: Tickets are not transferable between days and are non-refundable.
Please click here for information about visiting, here to book a ticket, and here for FAQs.
We are delighted to have been awarded the ‘Good to Go’ mark from Visit Britain, which certifies that we have the necessary processes in place to meet Government and industry COVID-19 guidelines. These include checking that we have a Risk Assessment in place and a process to maintain cleanliness and aid social distancing. For more information about the scheme, please visit the Visit Britain website.
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
- October 10:00am - 5:00pm
February, March, October: 10.00am – 5.00pm
January, November, December: 10.00am – 4.00pm
The Garden is open to the general public. Walk ups welcome, pre-booking is optional.
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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.
Entry
| Adult* | £7.00 |
| Friend of CUBG | Free |
| Children 0-16 inclusive | Free |
| Cambridge University Student** | Free |
| Essental Carer for Disabled Visitor | Free |
| Standard Adult | £6.30 |
Friends can enjoy free entry with their Friends membership card. Corporate Friends do not need to pre-book in groups of under 10, but please bring your Corporate Pass or a company ID 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
Only registered guide and assistance dogs are permitted in the Garden.
Visitor information
Learn how to make the most of your visit below, or to see the Garden’s rules.
