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Cambridge University Botanic Garden
1 Brookside,
CAMBRIDGE,
CB2 1JE
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The Cambridge University Botanic Garden is a 40-acre oasis of beautifully landscaped gardens and glasshouses close to the heart of the historic city. Opened on its present site in 1846, the garden showcases a collection of some 8,000 plant species. This Grade II heritage landscape features the Rock Garden, displaying alpine plants; the Winter and Autumn Gardens; tropical rainforest and seasonal displays in the Glasshouses; the historic Systematic Beds; the Scented Garden; Herbaceous Beds and the finest collection of trees in the east of England.
Further information
Tel: 01223 336265
Fax: 01223 336278
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Prices
With voluntary Gift Aid donation: £4.95 (ch up to 16 free but must be accompanied by an adult, concessions £4.35). Standard entry: £4.50 (concessions £3.95)
Opening times
Open all year daily, Apr-Sep 10-6
Feb-Mar & Oct 10-5
Nov-Jan 10-4. (Glasshouses & cafe close 30 mins before garden). Please call to check Xmas closure. Both Brookside Gate & Station Rd Gate open daily
Facilities
Picnic area.
Café.
Parking (on street parking or park & ride).
Coach parties welcome (pre-booking essential).
Giftshop.
No dogs (except assist dogs).
Credit cards not accepted
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
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1m S of city centre, 5min from train station. Brookside Gate entrance at corner of Trumpington Road (A1309) & Bateman St. Station Rd entrance at junct of Hills Rd (A1307) & Station Rd