Cambridge University Reporter


Botanic Garden: Notice

The Botanic Garden Syndicate have revised the Rules of Admission to the Garden (Statutes and Ordinances, p. 593), with effect from 1 January 2005, as set out below. The revised Rules supersede those published in the Reporter on 28 July 2004 (Reporter, 2003-04, p. 1020).

Admission to the University Botanic Garden

Cambridge University Botanic Garden is private property. Visitors are welcome in accordance with the following rules made by the Botanic Garden Syndicate.

Rules of Admission

1. The Garden is open every day throughout the year except for the Christmas holiday period. There are two entrances, one in Bateman Street and one in Hills Road.

Times of opening and closing:

January, November, and December10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
February, March, and October10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
April-September10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

The Glasshouses close half an hour before Garden closing time. From time to time, parts of the Garden, including the Glasshouses, may be closed to the public for maintenance.

2. Admission Charges

The charge for admission is determined by the Syndicate from time to time.

(a) Weekdays

A charge is made for admission on weekdays from 1 March to 31 October. Admission is free of charge on weekdays from 1 November to 28 (29) February.

(b) Weekends and Bank Holidays

A charge is made for admission on weekends and Bank Holidays throughout the year. Entry on these days is by the Bateman Street gate only.

(c) Waiving of admission charge

No admission charge is made for the following categories of visitor:

All persons working in the Department of Plant Sciences, and the Botanic Garden may apply to the Director for a card permitting free admission. An admission card is not transferable.

Bona fide researchers wishing to use the Garden or its facilities in connection with their work must contact the Director for permission to do so.

3. Cycles, including children's bicycles and tricycles, must be left in the parking spaces provided for them near the entrances.

4. Children below the age of sixteen years must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Children are allowed on the Limestone Rock Garden or on the Ecological Mound only under the close supervision of an adult.

5. No games, sports training, or jogging are allowed.

6. No radios or sound reproduction equipment, or musical instruments may be played in the Garden by visitors.

7. A permit is required for photography using a tripod or stand, or for any commercial photography. Application should be made to the Director. A charge will normally be made for commercial photography.

8. Refreshments brought into the Garden by visitors may not be consumed in the cafe area.

9. Dogs are not admitted except guide dogs for the blind, hearing dogs for the deaf, or assistance dogs.

10. Smoking is not allowed in any of the Garden's buildings.

11. Visitors may not handle or gather plant material unless permission has been obtained from the Director.

12. All groups intending to visit the Garden must book their visit in advance.

13. The Director, Superintendent, or staff authorized by them, shall exclude from the Garden any person who is considered to be guilty of misconduct.

14. The Director, Superintendent, or staff authorized by them, reserve the right to refuse admission.