6 September 2021: we love our new map of the garden, drawn for us by our talented volunteer Francesca Luisi. We are also using it for posters and on a Friends Group flyer. For a very detailed design of the garden see our design page.
Visit us
Find us (garden gate): What3words
The garden is open everyday for anyone to use.
This page is under review.
Sometimes groups will meet in the garden but we don’t stop others using it at the same time. Some of them tell us and some just come along and take a chance.
We keep the garden locked at night from all visitors and dogs. This is for the security and privacy of neighbours, and also it gives the wildlife a rest.
Where is it?
In the park: the garden is in the former bowling green a few metres from the car park. The map to the right shows it on Googlemaps. Use the postcode CB1 8SQ.
The park: is on the other side of the Hills Rd from Addenbrooke's and the biomedical campus. Nightingale Avenue is level with Red Cross Lane and leads to Queen Edith's Way.
Facilities:
Car park/parking: there is a small car park for park users only (3-hour limit), and you can usually find a space. Some years ago, we requested a sign for disabled parking but nothing has happened. There is only limited on-street parking nearby and it can upset the neighbours, so please try to visit by foot, cycle or public transport.
Cycling: we tend to bring our cycles into the garden but there are also some racks by the gate. In June 2017, we had an unlocked cycle stolen from within the garden while we were nearby so we strongly advise you to lock your cycle anywhere in the park or garden.
Playground: there is a very good playground next to the car park, with railings to keep dogs out.
Public transport: several buses stop on Wulfstan and Queen Edith's Way. Or it is a short walk from the Addenbrooke's bus station.
Sports and leisure: there are two free turn-up-and-play tennis courts and a multi-use games area (for basketball or all-weather football); outdoor table tennis table and a 0.5 mile peripheral path (walking and running). All free!
Toilets: there are no toilets in the garden or park at the moment. In March 2023, the new pavilion build started - we are hoping to have loos back around Autumn 2023.
Food, drink, shops: there is a very good Coffee Shop at the park-end of Wulfstan Way and the Queen Edith Pub opposite and a few shops.
Last updated: 11 September 2023