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Botanic Garden of Cambridge University
Arrive at the Botanic Garden of Cambridge University an hour before sunset. The gardens are open to the public and offer a peaceful escape from the city. Use this time to find a quiet spot and watch the light change as the sun sets toward the SW.
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Botanic Garden of Cambridge University
Stay for the sunset itself. The golden light fades quickly after 16:16, so keep your camera ready or simply enjoy the final moments of daylight among the collections.
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Walk 12 minutes to De Luca Cucina & Bar. This Italian/British Fusion restaurant is a short stroll from the garden and offers reasonable prices and great staff. It is open until 21:30 on Sundays and until 23:00 on other days, making it a perfect spot for dinner after the evening light has gone.
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Finish the evening with a drink at the Old Ticket Office. Located just next to the station, this friendly bar features comfortable seats and live train times on the screen. It is open until 23:00 on weekdays and 24:00 on Thursdays and Saturdays, giving you plenty of time to unwind after dinner.
Local tip
The Botanic Garden is a short walk from the anchor nature reserve, but the food options are clustered near the garden and station. Check the route if you need to return to Bramblefields Local Nature Reserve afterward.
Check before you go
- De Luca Cucina & Bar is open Su 10:00-21:30; Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00.
- Old Ticket Office is open Mo-We 12:00-23:00; Th-Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Cambridge (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).