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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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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.
Fungi Fun
Find out about different kinds of mushrooms and make fungi art at the Botanic Garden.
Steam at the Cambridge Museum of Technology
A great day out for all the family. Have all your senses stimulated by our magnificent steam engines running in public again following an extensive restoration program.
CAMBRIDGE FIREWORKS NIGHT
Join us on November 5th on historic Midsummer Common for this year's Fireworks Night, organised by Cambridge City Council. The event is one of the city’s longest running and best-loved traditions, drawing thousands to watch as the night sky is transformed into a stunning kaleidoscope of colour and light.
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!
Christmas Lights Switch On at the station with Star Radio
Come and join us at Cambridge train station as we kick off the Christmas season and switch on the festive lights.
The BIG Switch On at Market Square with Star Radio
Come and join us as we turn on the festive lights at Market Square with Star Radio.
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.
Cirque – The Greatest Show
CIRQUE: The Greatest Show Where Musical Theatre Meets Circus It's time to step into the light. Escape with us for a night like no other, where we take you into a world where the very best of musical theatre showstoppers meets jaw-dropping circus spectacular. A world that explodes into colour as everyone’s favourite West End and Broadway hits combine with breath-taking, amazing performances, incredible contortionists, and thrilling feats of agility and flair. It’s the brand-new variety spectacular everyone is talking about . . welcome to Cirque: the award-winning, smash-hit sensation that is fun for all the family. Let the music lift you on a truly wondrous journey bursting with kaleidoscopic colour. Stars of the West End combine with incredible circus performers as the biggest hits from your favourite theatre shows are brought to the stage in unique, spellbinding style. An all-star cast performing the big, big numbers from your favourite shows are joined by mesmerising circus stars – making for an enchanting production that is charming and astonishing in equal measure. Enter the extraordinary world of Cirque. Roll up, roll up and book your seats now for an unforgettable night out - truly like no other.
RAREfest24 Exhibition – Science, Technology, Community, Arts
Join us on Saturday, November 23rd at the Guildhall in Cambridge for RAREfest. A rare disease-inspired festival as unique as you are. For curious minds of all ages. Science, technology, community, art and film.
Artists Marquee Winter Arts & Crafts Show 2024
WINTER ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW - The Artists Marquee presents our selective collective of local artists and makers who will bring you illustrations, prints, photography, painting, jewellery, ceramics and more.
The Whole Pack Theatre Presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Shakespeare meets Narnia in this sparkling midwinter frolic, brought to joyful life by an all-female company.
Made in Cambridge Christmas Market
A made in Cambridge market with local vendors and handmade gifts for the holidays!
Meet Father Christmas at Anglesey Abbey
Brand new for 2024, Meet Father Christmas in the house at Anglesey Abbey.
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.
Did you know?
Part of Queen’s College, The Mathematical Bridge is something of an architectural feat, using exclusively straight pieces of timber to create an elegant arched appearance.