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Cambridge Botanic Lights 2025

Join us for 2025's Cambridge Botanic Lights trail around Cambridge University Botanic Garden!

Booking essential

Event details

28 Nov - 23 Dec 2025
4.40 - 9.15pm

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The much-anticipated Cambridge Botanic Lights returns for its third year, transforming Cambridge University Botanic Garden into a spectacular illuminated trail celebrating the extraordinary world of plants. This year’s event will again bring the Garden to life after dark with stunning displays and artistic interventions – creating a beautiful landscape for everyone to enjoy.

Running from 28 November to 23 December 2025, the trail will run for 17 nights, its longest run yet, offering even more opportunities to experience this spectacular event. Expect a breathtaking blend of light, sound, and nature – perfect for families, friends and anyone looking to enjoy a memorable night out this winter.

Cambridge Botanic Lights is more than just a spectacular event—it plays a vital role in supporting the conservation, horticulture, and education work of Cambridge University Botanic Garden. All ticket income (minus booking fees) goes directly toward maintaining and growing the Garden’s living collection, making it accessible to all.

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Two men, one a wheelchair user, explore the woodland at Cambridge Botanic lights.
Silhouettes of people walking along an illuminated path at the winter lights event.

This year, for the first time, we have introduced off peak pricing, which is offered on selected dates and times. Discounts on both off peak and standard tickets are offered to CUBG Friends and Cambridge University Students (cards will be checked on entry). There is also a 10% discount for groups of 6 or more.

Standard Price:
Adult: £23.65
Friend/CU student: £20.35
4-15 years of age: £15.40
3 and under: Free
Carer of a disabled person: Free

Off-Peak Price:
Adult: £17.60
Friend/CU student: £15.84
4-15 years of age: £13.20
3 and under: Free
Carer of a disabled person: Free

Prices include ticket office booking fee.

The event will take place on selected evenings from Friday 28 November to Tuesday 23 December, there are 17 event nights:

Friday 28 November
Saturday 29 November
Sunday 30 November
Thursday 4 December
Friday 5 December
Saturday 6 December
Sunday 7 December
Thursday 11 December
Friday 12 December
Saturday 13 December
Sunday 14 December
Thursday 18 December
Friday 19 December
Saturday 20 December
Sunday 21 December
Monday 22 December
Tuesday 23 December

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