Forty acres showcasing 8,000 plant species across glasshouses, arboretum, and themed gardens—from tropical orchids to rare jade vines. A Victorian gem since 1846 with excellent café.
“Opened in 1846, these 40 acres contain rare specimens like the jade vine, greenhouses filled with orchids and other tropical beauties, and a rock garden with delicate plants from all over the world.”
– Fodor's
Lonely Planet
"The beautiful Botanic Garden is home to 8000 plant species, a wonderful arboretum, glasshouses...winter garden and flamboyant herbaceous borders." Full review
Independent
"The Cambridge University Botanic Garden has 40 acres of landscaped gardens and more than 8,000 plant species from around the world (and the Garden Café is definitely worth popping into)"
"The Cambridge University Botanic Garden was created as a teaching tool for students in 1846, before being thrown open to the general public. Founded by Charles Darwin's mentor, Professor..."
"On the outskirts of the city centre, near the train station, is the city's Botanic Garden. Its 40 acres feature hothouses filled with extraordinary exotics, as well as fairytale flora..."
Spend a weekend sipping cozy teas, drinking pints in rousing pubs, and punting on the Cam in this charming university town only 45 minutes from London. Read more
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