Cambridge University Botanic Garden
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Overview
The university's Botanic Garden comes as something of a surprise. This 40-acre oasis of beautifully landscaped gardens and glasshouses is close to the bustle of the city centre and yet if it’s peace you’re after then you’ll find it here. The garden opened on its present site in 1846, and showcases a collection of some 8,000 plant species, including nine national collections, among them geraniums and fritillarias. This Grade II heritage landscape features rock gardens full of alpine species, gardens of winter and autumn varieties, and even a tropical rainforest. You can relax in the Scented Garden, enjoy beds of herbaceous varieties and, best of all, see the finest collection of trees in the east of England. Photo credits: Bee Borders - Howard Rice
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- 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
- Parking nearby
- Cafe
About the area
To the west of East Anglia is Cambridgeshire, a county best known as the home to the university that makes up the second half of ‘Oxbridge’ (the other half is Oxford). As well as its globally renowned educational credentials, it also has a rich natural history; much of its area is made up of reclaimed or untouched fens.
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Centennial Hotel
Centennial Hotel is convenient for the railway station and town centre, and is just opposite the Cambridge University Botanic Garden. Well-presented public areas include a welcoming lou...
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge
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The Gonville Hotel
The Gonville is a well-established hotel situated on the inner ring road, a short walk across the green from the city centre. Air-conditioned public areas are cheerfully furnished, and ...
Cheshunt Cottage & Garden Cottage
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Arundel House Hotel
A popular and smart hotel, Arundel House overlooks the River Cam and enjoys views of open parkland. Its previous existence as a row of Victorian townhouses means the attractive bedrooms...
Mrs Andrews Cottage
Mrs Andrews is an end-of-terrace Victorian house, built in 1877. It’s light and bright, and has its own small private terrace garden. Mrs Andrews is very close to the River Cam and you’...
Mrs Andrews
Mrs Andrews is an end-of-terrace Victorian house, built in 1877. It’s light and bright, and has its own small private terrace garden. Mrs Andrews is very close to the River Cam and you’...
Ashley Hotel
Expect a warm welcome at Ashley Hotel, a delightful Victorian property situated just a short walk from the River Cam. The smartly decorated bedrooms are generally quite spacious and equ...
