Venue Description

Cambridge University Botanic Garden has plants from all over the world and is set in 40 acres of beautiful gardens and Glasshouses, with over 8,000 labelled plant species. There is good access to almost all areas of this historic garden and the Botanic Garden welcomes all visitors, aiming to provide the best possible access to everyone visiting this heritage venue.

Accessibility

The Garden is largely accessible without steps, with the exception of heritage features such as the Rock Garden and British Wild Plants area. Path surfaces are mostly gravel and there are large stretches of lawn. Sloped paving ramps allow access from paths to the lawns. There are benches at regular intervals, and wheelchair accessible tables in the picnic areas. The Glasshouses have automatically opening doors at entrances/exits and there are wheelchair turning circles in the Alpine and Life Before Flowers Houses. Carer companions supporting disabled visitors are admitted free.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: http://www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/Botanic/Page.aspx?p=27&ix=2775&pid=2717&prcid=4&ppid=2717

Toilets

There are accessible toilets at the Glasshouses, the Brookside Gate and the Café (one in each location).

Staff

Our visitor services team aim to provide an warm and friendly welcome to all and have received general disability awareness training.

Assistance dog facilities

Other assistance dog facilities

Guide and assistance dogs are welcome in the Garden, although no other dogs are allowed.