Hello Voilet We welcome picnics and there are spaces to do so and benches throughout the Garden, including several areas with picnic tables. As regards large picnic gatherings, it slightly depends how large! If you are planning on being a group of 10+, please book a group visit with us via our website, so we know you are coming (even if arriving separately) and can explain fully how we host larger groups, to see if this suits what you want for your gathering. Best wishes Nicci, Head of Visitor Services

No but there’s a big play park with large paddle pool on Lammas land in newnham

Hi 3rri Thanks for your interest in visiting the Botanic Garden. Guide and assistance dogs are very welcome in the Garden, however please note that no other dogs are allowed, even if they are on a lead (and very friendly!). We hope that you come to visit and enjoy the Garden anyhow.

Sorry so late to reply. About 2-3 hours

Hi 48penny. Here at the Botanic Garden we plant our collections with a view to all-year-round interest: spring and summer provide wonderful floral attractions, autumn has spectacular colour in our tree collection, and in winter our renowned Winter Garden and our Glasshouses are a strong focus, plus fabulous snowdrops to see in late winter. Every week our Head of Horticulture chooses her 'plant picks' and posts these on our website; and we also have seasonal trails listed there too, to give you an idea of what is happening when. So, please do look at the website before visiting to get an idea of what is looking good! In addition, we have several events during the year with extra activities going on, such as our Orchid Festival in February/March, our upcoming Festival of Plants in May and our Apple Day in October. Again, please check the website for further details.

Hi, there is at least one café with lovely looking cakes to shelter in and some beautiful old glass houses

Hello there. We do make an admission charge and you can just buy the tickets on arrival at the ticket offices. You can find all the details on the Garden's website under Plan Your Visit. Hope you enjoy your visit!

Thank you - that's really helpful. Sorry didn't mean to give a negative rating - tablet too sensitive!

Hi there! Thanks for coming. You can do Park and Ride from J11 of the M11 which is best. The bus stops at Bateman St which is right at our Brookside Gate! Or there is plenty of pay and display along Trumpington Road which flanks our west boundary. Enjoy your visit.