Open Cambridge 2025
About Open Cambridge
Open Cambridge is part of the national Heritage Open Days. It is designed to offer special access to places that are normally closed to the public or charge admission. The initiative provides an annual opportunity for people to discover the local history and heritage of their community.
BOOKING DETAILS FOR THE NEXT OPEN CAMBRIDGE WILL BE PUBLISHED HERE IN SEPTEMBER 2025
Visit the Sainsbury Laboratory
The Sainsbury Laboratory is a plant science research department of the University of Cambridge located within the grounds of the Cambridge University Botanic Garden. We conduct fundamental research to understand the regulatory systems that control plant growth and development.
We warmly invite you to join us as part of Open Cambridge 2025 for a tour of our award-winning building. Staff will guide you through the thinking behind the building's design and introduce you to the scientific research that we are working on.
Cancelling tickets
Please email events@slcu.cam.ac.uk if you need to cancel so we can release your tickets to people on the waiting list.
Accessibility
The Sainsbury Laboratory is committed to being open and accessible for everyone. We provide:
- Step-free access to the building and to all tour spaces (fully wheelchair accessible)
- Audio induction loop in auditorium (mobile induction loop also available on request)
- Accessible gender-neutral self-contained toilets
Please let us know of any access arrangements we could make to facilitate you participating in this event on the ticket booking form.
Finding us
Entry is via 47 Bateman St, Cambridge CB2 1LR. A member of staff will be at the gate to direct you.
There is no entry via the Cambridge University Botanic Garden.
There is no parking onsite, except a small number of accessible parking spaces for Blue Badge holders. Please include that you need accessible parking when booking your tickets.