Bookings Open on Friday 30 January 2026, 10:00

09 March 2026, 11am-12 noon or 12-1pm 

A special tour of the Cambridge University Herbarium celebrating the contributions of notable female botanists. Discover the historic collection of illustrations and plant specimens gathered by pioneering women and learn how their work helped shape our understanding of plant diversity. 

10 Places (per time slot) 
Friends Only: £10

Bookings Open on Friday 30 January 2026, 10:00

29 March 2026, 11am 

Enjoy a peaceful Sunday with our spring wreath-making workshop. Guided by an expert team, you’ll create your own beautiful wreath using fresh, natural materials - a relaxing and mindful way to celebrate the season. 

10 Places 
Friends £79, Guests £89

Bookings Open on Friday 30 January 2026, 10:00

8 April 2026, 10:45am 

Join Glasshouse Team Leader, Luigi Leoni, for a special tour of the Garden’s glasshouse, exploring botanical diversity with a particular focus on the fascinating world of orchids. 

15 places
Friends Only: £10

Bookings Open on Friday 30 January 2026, 10:00

14 April 2026, 1:30pm 

Join Pembroke College’s Head Gardener, Sarah Claydon, for a guided tour of the new Dolby Quarter. Explore the sunken lawn, vibrant shrubs, climbers, and perennials, and learn about the College’s sustainable planting and wildlife-friendly garden design. 

20 places 
Friends Only: £5 

Bookings Open on Friday 30 January 2026, 10:00

20 April 2026, 10:30am 

Join Dr Julia Mackenzie for an online workshop to identify the birds you can hear in the Garden. A device with access to the internet is required. 

20 places

Friends Only: £3

Bookings Open on Friday 30 January 2026, 10:00

21 April 2026, 8am 

Dr Julia Mackenzie will lead an early-morning tour, observing birds in the Garden before it opens to the public. Price includes a hot breakfast in the Garden Café after the tour. 

12 places per day

Friends £25
Guests £30

Bookings Open on Friday 30 January 2026, 10:00

22 April 2026, 8am

Dr Julia Mackenzie will lead an early-morning tour, observing birds in the Garden before it opens to the public. Price includes a hot breakfast in the Garden Café after the tour. 

12 places per day

Friends £25
Guests £30

Bookings Open on Friday 30 January 2026, 10:00

27 April 2026, 2pm

Join Head Gardener Jack Sharp for a special tour of the College grounds, including some hidden corners not usually open to visitors. Afterwards, relax and enjoy afternoon tea.

20 places
Friends Only: £25

Bookings Open on Friday 30 January 2026, 10:00

14 May 2026, 11am 

A tour of the Mediterranean Beds with Horticultural Displays Team Leader, Paul Aston. 

15 Places 
Friends Only: £10 

Bookings Open on Friday 30 January 2026, 10:00

28 May 2026 10:30 - 12:30 

Explore the art of flower pressing in this hands on workshop. Learn how to select, prepare and press flowers from the Botanic Garden, using a press that is yours to take home. You will also have the opportunity to work with pre-pressed flowers to create a lasting memento of your visit. 

10 places 

Friends £65
Guests £75

Bookings Open on Friday 30 January 2026, 10:00

Friends’ Evening

30 June 2026, 6.45pm

Enjoy the Garden in its early summer splendour on an after-hours tour of the Garden with one of our expert Garden Guides, followed by a glass of wine on the Main Lawn.

Friends £10
Guests £14

Bookings Open on Friday 30 January 2026, 10:00

30 June 2026, 7pm

Enjoy the Garden in its early summer splendour after-hours, including a glass of wine on the Main Lawn.

Please note there’s no tour included with this ticket. 

Friends £7
Guests £10