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Cambridge University Botanic Garden
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The Cambridge University Botanic Garden is a serene 40-acre oasis on the River Cam, featuring a vast array of plants from temperate and tropical regions. Visitors can explore themed glasshouses, a rock garden, and the systematic beds that display plant families. The garden serves as a living laboratory for the university, offering a peaceful retreat for nature lovers and a chance to see rare and exotic species in a meticulously curated landscape.
Don't miss
- Wander through the glasshouses, including the tropical and alpine houses, to see plants from diverse climates.
- Admire the seasonal displays in the systematic beds, which arrange plants by family for educational insight.
- Relax by the lake and explore the rock garden, featuring plants adapted to mountainous habitats.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Cambridge University Botanic Garden
You can explore Cambridge University Botanic Garden at your own pace. A tour is worth it mainly for transport, or for pairing it with nearby sights in one day.
Cheapest way inFormer Student’s Cambridge Colleges: An Outdoor Audio Tour4★ · 55 travelers1-2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$9 per personSee dates →
Most bookedCambridge University Tour by Alumni™ with optional King's Chapel4.9★ · 2,483 travelers2-3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$34 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleWalking Tour of Cambridge5★ · 327 travelers1-2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$147 per personSee dates →Getting there
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