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From making your own gin with one of the world’s most innovative distilleries, to trying the best of the Cambridge food scene – here are some uniquely Cambridge experiences to seek out during your stay
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All That Jazz
Jazz nights come to Parker’s Tavern bar at the University Arms, Every Friday.
Glenn Ligon: All Over The Place
Glenn Ligon: All Over The Place 20 September 2024 – 2 March 2025 Experience the work of American contemporary artist Glenn Ligon in this landmark exhibition bringing together works by the artist alongside his unique interventions in The Fitzwilliam Museum's galleries. Widely regarded as one of the leading contemporary artists working today, Ligon is best known for his text-based paintings which include the words of writers such as James Baldwin, Gertrude Stein and Zora Neale Hurston. Through these artworks, he explores the social, cultural and political constructions of race.
The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle
The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle is a group exhibition that explores the history and development of The Women’s Art Collection.
Murder Mystery Experience
An Awesome Outdoor Murder Mystery Experience! Using your mobile phone you'll need to work your way around the city interrogating suspects, cracking clues, and completing challenges to solve a mystery against the clock. Our events are perfect for friends, families, and corporate groups looking to come together for an exciting day out! 🔍
Art Exhibition: ‘On Being One’
Visit Wolfson's latest exhibition 'On Being One' featuring work by visual artist Sophy Rickett, open to the public, Saturday and Sundays, 10.00 - 17.00.
Portia Zvavahera: Zvakazarurwa
Presenting new and recent paintings, this exhibition will be Portia Zvavahera’s first solo exhibition at a public gallery in Europe.
British Pop Art
An exciting exhibition of trailblazing British Pop Art at the city’s iconic modernist building and exhibition space - 5-7 Portugal Place. The exhibition is opens to the public and will then run on Thursdays and Saturdays thereafter and by appointment into February. Admission is free.
Exhibition: Words to Live By; Words to Live With
Join us for House Guests: Words to Live By; Words to Live With, an exhibition that invites artists, designers, and makers to creatively respond to the extraordinary interiors and history of 186 Gwydir Street, Cambridge.
Festive Afternoon Tea
Our festive Afternoon Tea, offers a delicious selection of savouries & sweets created by our pastry team. With traditional festive finger sandwiches and cranberry scones, accompanied by a pistachio Christmas tree with a mince pie filling and mandarin & Champagne cheesecake.
Little Robin’s Christmas Trail
Celebrate Christmas at the Botanic Garden with little Robin Redbreast!
Christmas in Cambridge
Experience the all-new Christmas in Cambridge at Parker’s Piece with a festive market, ice skating, a maze, a big wheel, a cosy lodge, and heated domes!
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt at Anglesey Abbey
Join us for an adventure this Christmas at Anglesey Abbey with Wild in Art’s Bear Hunt trail from 19 November 2024 to 5 January 2025.
Christmas at Wimpole
Sony Music’s magical illuminated trail Christmas at Wimpole will return for a third year between 22 November 2024 – 1 January 2025.
Meet Father Christmas at Anglesey Abbey
Brand new for 2024, Meet Father Christmas in the house at Anglesey Abbey.
Cambridge Botanic Lights 2024
Cambridge Botanic Lights will again bring the Garden to life after dark with spectacular displays and artistic installations – creating a beautiful landscape for visitors to enjoy after dark.
Themed Joiner Parties – A Night at the Movies
This festive season dress to impress as you walk the red carpet and get your dancing shoes ready to party at Hilton’s Night at the Movies. Start the night with a glass of bubbles and popcorn followed by a 3-course dinner, finishing the night dancing to your favourite disco tunes with our resident DJ, and strike your best pose in the photo booth.
Did you know?
Want to meet Cambridge’s largest resident? Head to the Museum of Zoology, where you’ll be greeted by an enormous fin whale skeleton. Measuring 21-metres, it’s one of the largest of its kind ever recorded, and fills the entrance hall end to end.