Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Summary
Cambridge University Botanic Garden (CUBG) holds a collection of over 8,000 plant species from all over the world to facilitate teaching and research. The Garden provides resources including plant material, horticultural expertise and facilities to research workers and lecturers.
Since its foundation, however, the Garden has also provided a beautiful place for everybody to enjoy and benefit from – a series of wonderful landscapes through which to discover the drama of plant diversity.
For more information visit the Cambridge University Botanic Gardens Website or read the FAQs: Cambridge Botanic Lights - Frequently Asked Questions - Cambridge Botanic Garden,
Getting here
Walking
The Garden is a 15-minute walk from the City Centre with entrances on Trumpington Road (Brookside Gate) and Hills Road (Station Road Gate).
Bicycle
Bike racks are available in our bike park near the Brookside Gate and inside our Station Road Gate. Please note – no bicycles or foot-scooters may be used in the Garden.
Train
The main Cambridge Railway Station (CBG) is a 5-minute walk from our Station Road Gate. Visit the National Rail Enquiries and Greater Anglia websites for more information on getting here by rail.
Bus
The Garden can be reached via a variety of Stagecoach, Whippet and other local bus routes. Some of these routes include the Guided Busway, the Trumpington Park & Ride, the Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour and the Universal bus service.
Please visit the Stagecoach and Whippet websites for the latest updates of bus routes and bus stops. For information about the Cambridge University Universal bus please visit the Universal bus website.
Car / Park & Ride
There is no parking at the Botanic Garden, we recommend the Park & Ride services.
There is limited pay and display parking on Trumpington Road and Bateman Street. Alternatively, see Cambridge City Council’s parking map.
Coach
There is a coach drop off bay (15 minutes maximum waiting) a 2 minute walk away from the Brookside Gate. The Council ask coaches not to use the nearby bus stop for bus drops. Madingley Road Park & Ride site offers a coach park on a first come first served basis at £10 for the day. Please contact Cambridgeshire County Council if you have any questions by email or call 01223 845561. You can also download the Visit Cambridge coach parking leaflet below.
For more information
Please contact the Garden’s Enquiries Desk. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am-1pm / 2-4pm.
Cambridge University Botanic Garden (CUBG) holds a collection of over 8,000 plant species from all over the world to facilitate teaching and research. The Garden provides resources including plant material, horticultural expertise and facilities to research workers and lecturers.
Since its foundation, however, the Garden has also provided a beautiful place for everybody to enjoy and benefit from – a series of wonderful landscapes through which to discover the drama of plant diversity.
Accessibility at Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Most of the Botanic Garden is accessible without steps or stairs, with the exception of some heritage features.
For more information please visit the Cambridge University Botanic Gardens Website
Dogs in the Garden
Please note that only trained assistance dogs are permitted to visit the Garden, when supporting a disabled handler.
Toilets
Visitor toilets are available behind the Glasshouse Range* (including accessible toilet) and in the Cafe (including accessible toilet and baby change facilities). An accessible toilet is also situated near Brookside Ticket Office. *November 2024 – please note that the toilets behind the Glasshouse Range are currently out of use. Temporary visitor toilets are being placed nearby*