Church, mosque or temple
King's College Chapel
Cambridge, United Kingdom
A Gothic chapel with a spectacular fan-vaulted ceiling and a famous choir.
Garden · United Kingdom · England
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
A 40-acre garden with glasshouses, a lake and a chalk garden.
Paid entry about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Cambridge University Botanic Garden matters
This garden on the edge of the city is a quiet place of lawns, a lake, glasshouses and themed borders. It is a good place for a picnic or a slow walk after the busy colleges. Check the glasshouse displays, which include plants from the tropics and dry climates.
Talking points
- Glasshouses hold tropical plants.
- A lake and wildflowers add variety.
- It is a short walk from the station.
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