Cambridge University Botanic Gardens

Maybe it is only me who expects to see beautiful plants and unique trees and flowers going to botanic gardens? Well, if you do you would be rather very dissapointed visiting Cambridge University Botanic Gardens. I took my mother about 2 weeks ago there (which comes to late July so I assume not the worst time to be looking after pleasant outside experience!). The ticket is 4 pounds each, not too bad if you are inspired by the anticipation. But soon enough anticipation ruins once you enter. There are normal trees there, normal grass, normal flowers (lavander and roses) just with the sign on them telling you what it is! Plus there is a very informative garden area ...  Read the complete review

The Cambridge University Botanic Garden can be found close to Cambridge City centre; initially it comes as something of a surprise to find a peaceful 40 acre garden only a few minutes walk from the railway station. The Garden has an impressive collection of thousands of plant species in a fantastic setting, including a Scented Garden, Lake, a number of Glasshouses, and a mature Woodland Walk. There is year-round interest at the Botanic Garden; visitors can explore the beautiful Winter Garden, taking in barks, foliage and berries and there is a profusion of spring bulbs and early alpines in the Woodland Garden. During the Summer the Herbaceous Borders, Dry ...  Read the complete review