Alexandra Gardens
🏟 Playground & park · Arbury, Cambridge
Alexandra Gardens
A quiet green space off Carlyle Road in north Cambridge with a fenced-in children's playground, a bowling green and a pavilion.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open all day, every day · Free · No booking needed
About Alexandra Gardens
Alexandra Gardens is a pleasant green space off Carlyle Road in the Arbury area of north Cambridge, managed by Cambridge City Council. It is a quieter neighbourhood park, well suited to families with younger children thanks to its fenced-in playground, which gives parents and carers peace of mind while little ones play. The gardens also feature a bowling green and a pavilion, adding a traditional recreational element to the space, and there is open grass for picnics, ball games and relaxing. Set among the residential streets north of the city centre and close to the River Cam and Jesus Green, Alexandra Gardens is a convenient local spot for everyday play and gentle recreation. Its combination of a secure play area and a calm, green setting makes it popular with families who prefer a smaller, less busy park. Alexandra Gardens is open and free to access throughout the year, providing a welcoming patch of green and a safe place for children to play in this part of Cambridge.
⭐ What makes this place special
- bowling green
- pavilion
- open grass space
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
🧒 Ages & play
- fenced-in playground
📍 Nearby places to play
- Jesus Green · approx 0.3 miles · City Centre
- Histon Road Recreation Ground · approx 0.5 miles · Arbury
- Christ's Pieces · approx 0.6 miles · City Centre
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Alexandra Gardens free to visit?
Yes. Alexandra Gardens is a free, open public green space managed by Cambridge City Council.
Is the playground fenced at Alexandra Gardens?
Yes. There is a fenced-in children's playground, which helps keep younger children safely within the play area.
What other facilities are there?
There is a bowling green and a pavilion, along with open grass space for picnics and informal play.
Where is Alexandra Gardens?
It is in the Arbury area of north Cambridge, off Carlyle Road (postcode CB4 3DN).
Is Alexandra Gardens good for young children?
Yes. The fenced-in playground makes it a good choice for families with younger children in a quieter, green setting.