Most of a daytime visit here is unstructured: you come in at Brookside Gate or Station Road Gate and the rest of the afternoon is yours. For ordinary day admission there is no need to book ahead, and cash or card is taken on arrival; a day ticket bought through an account can also be moved to another date if plans change. The exception is Cambridge Botanic Lights. On those evenings a daytime visit ends early – you leave when the Garden closes in the afternoon and come back on a separate timed ticket for the lights – and once you have entered at your allocated slot, re-entry is not allowed.
Family FAQ
How much does Cambridge University Botanic Garden cost?
Children aged 0-16 inclusive get in free, and must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Is there baby changing at Cambridge University Botanic Garden?
Baby change facilities are in the Cafe toilets.
Where are the toilets at Cambridge University Botanic Garden?
There are toilets, including accessible ones, behind the Glasshouses, in the Cafe and at both the Brookside and Station Road gates.
