Visit us
We welcome all to learn about the importance of plants and plant science, horticulture and the joy of gardening.
The Garden is open with online ticketing – you will not be able to visit unless you have prebooked a ticket.
During the national lockdown, the shop will be closed and the Garden Café will be operating as a takeaway only.
The Glasshouse Range is currently closed until further notice.
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
- February - March 10:00am - 5:00pm
February, March, October: 10.00am – 5.00pm
January, November, December: 10.00am – 4.00pm
April to September: 10.00am – 6.00pm
The Garden is open to the general public. Entry is by pre-booked tickets only, click here to book tickets.
Click here to find out more details about the Garden’s opening, how to book tickets and what will be open and what will be closed.
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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
| Gift Aid Adult* | £7.00 |
| Adult | £6.30 |
| Friend of CUBG | Free |
| 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.
*Gift Aid is an easy, tax effective way for you to support CUBG. Donating through Gift Aid means we can claim an extra 25p for every £1 you give and it will not cost you any extra. 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.
