# Cambridge University Botanic Garden — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Explore 40 acres of stunning plant collections and tranquil landscapes at this historic botanical garden, perfect for family picnics with wheelchair access, dining options and baby facilities available. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/cambridge-university-botanic-garden (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Botanical Garden # Cambridge University Botanic Garden 1 Brookside [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17139733981864944969&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Chris Miles](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/107636748694033451542) **In short:** Cambridge University Botanic Garden is a botanical garden in Cambridge, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 7,678 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Cambridge University Botanic Garden Explore 40 acres of stunning plant collections and tranquil landscapes at this historic botanical garden, perfect for family picnics with wheelchair access, dining options and baby facilities available. ## What's nearby - Sainsbury Laboratory next door - St Mary's School, Cambridge 200m away - Studio Cambridge (English Language School) 400m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Paid street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Kim Richards](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113567370848025456952/reviews) ★★★★★ I visited with my two children and mother in law. Have been many times before though. There is a huge amount of building work going on next to the gardens at the moment, which is a shame as it totally ruins the usually peaceful setting. The lady on the ticket desk on arrival, wasn't the most welcoming. Other staff around the gardens and in the cafe were lovely though. Really reasonably priced. Kids are free. As are carers and it's about £7 for adults. Gardens are very well kept. Not as green at the moment due to the heat. We enjoyed a picnic near the water fountain and some sketching. We particularly enjoyed the greenhouses. As it was the summer holidays, there was a trail on for the kids. They could find 6 points and collect stamps for a sticker at the end. We didn't complete it as the heat got the better of us. · via Google [Rahul Ray](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/102080183081364769635/reviews) ★★★★★ Had a very good and relaxed time at the Cambridge Botanical gardens. With an area of 40 acres - it's not the biggest. But it's enough if you have a couple of hours. The gardens are well-maintained, and has a diverse variety of plants and trees. The Handkerchief Tree was something unique for us. Loved the magnificent Redwood Trees as well. · via Google [Bhaskar Dasgupta](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/108965935498582428738/reviews) ★★★★★ I have now reached the stage in life where I judge cities not by Michelin stars or cathedral spires, but by the quality of their botanical gardens. This one is dangerous. I wandered in expecting a pleasant hour among a few cacti. Several hours later I emerged having accidentally revised my views on mathematics, evolution, computer science and the meaning of life. It turns out succulents are not merely plants. They are geometry with chlorophyll. Everywhere I looked were Fibonacci spirals, fractals, optimisation algorithms and natural engineering. Euclid would have felt at home. Fibonacci would have nodded approvingly. Alan Turing would probably have forgotten to go home. The collection itself is magnificent. Beautifully curated, impeccably maintained and presented with the quiet confidence of people who know they don’t need gimmicks because the plants are already doing all the hard work. I also discovered that gardeners possess a particularly subtle sense of humour. They casually place what appears to be an alien lifeform in a terracotta pot, label it with an innocent Latin name, and stroll away as visitors begin questioning reality. By the end I was photographing succulents with the intensity normally reserved for Renaissance masterpieces. Other visitors were admiring the flowers. I was trying to decide whether one particularly handsome rosette was solving a differential equation or merely showing off. If you enjoy plants, go. If you enjoy mathematics, go. If you enjoy photography, go. If you simply need reminding that nature has been quietly outperforming human engineers for a few hundred million years, definitely go. An utterly delightful botanical garden. I arrived looking for plants and left convinced that Mother Nature has been running the world’s oldest research laboratory all along. · via Google [Edward Hyde](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113852139300946636506/reviews) ★★★★★ Love this place, so calm and beautiful. Always interesting and seeing something new or different than before. The Jade Vine is amazing. The cafe is excellent and plenty of toilets. Great for individuals, couples, families and OAPs. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x47d8709dc9b6fa03:0xeddc913f0dc06549!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this botanic garden features a wide variety of plants, including impressive glasshouses with tropical and rare specimens, and offers engaging activities for children. They also highlight the peaceful atmosphere, making it a relaxing escape, and appreciate the reasonable entry fee with children entering free. Guests mention the cafe offers good food and coffee, and the ticket allows re-entry throughout the day. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** 1 Brookside, Cambridge, CB2 1JE [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=52.1936373%2C0.1273479) **Category** Historic Houses & Gardens **Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (7,678 reviews) **Suitable for** Ages 4+ **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Dogs allowed** No **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Cambridge [More attractions in Cambridge](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions) ★ 4.7 (7,678 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01223 336265](tel:01223336265) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Cambridge **Postcode** CB2 1JE **Plus Code** 9F4254VG+FW [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x47d8709dc9b6fa03:0xeddc913f0dc06549!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47d8709dc9b6fa03:0xeddc913f0dc06549!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47d8709dc9b6fa03:0xeddc913f0dc06549!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Cambridge Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Yes, Cambridge University Botanic Garden is listed as good for children. ### Is Cambridge University Botanic Garden indoors or outdoors? Cambridge University Botanic Garden has both indoor and outdoor areas. ### What ages is Cambridge University Botanic Garden suitable for? Cambridge University Botanic Garden is best for ages 4+. ### Is there parking at Cambridge University Botanic Garden? Yes: paid street parking. ### How do I contact Cambridge University Botanic Garden? 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