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Botanic Garden of Cambridge University

A relaxing way to spend a few hours, away from the hustle and bustle of the colleges and canals. Open to the public since 1846 this garden hosts some important botanic collections amongst its 10,000 or more species. In summer they have concerts on the lawn.

Address: Bateman St CB2 1JF
Hours: Nov-Jan: 10AM-4PM, Feb-Mar and Oct: 10AM-5PM, Apr-Sep: 10AM-6PM, closed 24 Dec to 1 Jan
Price: Adult admission £7.70, children, carers and Cambridge University students free
Website: botanic.cam.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)

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