Botanic gardens · East of England
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
In or near Cambridge.
botanical garden located in Cambridge, England and associated with Cambridge University
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge · 0.7 km
About
Cambridge University Botanic Garden is a botanic garden located in england london. A British botanic garden curating native and exotic plant collections for scientific, conservation and public-education purposes. botanical garden located in Cambridge, England and associated with Cambridge University
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Official information
Cambridge University Botanic Garden features a diverse collection of over 8,000 plant species from around the world, set within 40 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. Visitors can explore various themed gardens, including the Mediterranean Beds and Dry Garden, which showcase plants adapted to dry conditions.
Place summary
Cambridge University Botanic Garden is located in London and was established in 1831. The garden spans 40 acres and features a diverse collection of plants from around the world, serving as a centre for research and education. It offers a range of themed borders and glasshouses, showcasing various ecosystems. The garden is open to the public, providing a tranquil space for visitors to explore horticultural diversity.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1938, 0.1279
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Cambridge
- Parish
- Cambridge, unparished area
- Postcode
- CB2 1NN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cambridge
- Established
- 1831
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.botanic.cam.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q894665 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cambridge University Botanic Garden?
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB2 1NN), in the parish of Cambridge, unparished area.
- What is Cambridge University Botanic Garden?
- botanical garden located in Cambridge, England and associated with Cambridge University
- How do I get to Cambridge University Botanic Garden?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB2 1NN.
- When was Cambridge University Botanic Garden built?
- Built or established in 1831.
- How do I get to Cambridge University Botanic Garden?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB2 1NN.