Workshops, Talks & Lectures
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Guided House Tour
Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for an introductory guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.
Wild Garden Walks – 15 September 2025
Explore the wildflowers of the Botanic Garden with our early morning guided walks, a special opportunity to experience the Garden before it opens to the public. Each walk highlights seasonal species, from bee orchids in the Old Pinetum to eyebright on the Ecological Mound, offering insight into their identification, ecology and distribution. You’ll also hear about their historical uses and folklore. Join us for one or more sessions and discover the rich diversity of British flora.
Natalie Haynes: No Friend to This House
Join the star of BBC Radio 4’s Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics.
Panel Discussion: Of Bitterness, Doubt and Neglect: Sophie Gaudier-Brzeska, Kettle’s Yard and History’s Shadows
Join us for a panel discussion with Dr Inga Fraser, Senior Curator of the House and Collection, Juliette Bretan, writer and researcher, Patricia Gillies, Senior Lecturer at the University of Essex, and Ania Ready, Polish-British photographic artist.
Chance Encounters: Archival Fabulations and Feminist Art History
This hands-on session takes the archive as a starting point for how artists, curators and writers can learn from, and speculate beyond history.
Guided House Tour
Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for an introductory guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.
The Cambridge Photography Show 2025
Cambridge Photography Show 2025 is back, bigger than ever! New venue, full month of events, & epic deals! ️ Get tickets now!
#GetReadyWithFP Styling Party @ Cambridge
Get ready with Free People this season & join us for an evening of festive styling with celebrity stylist Emma Lane
Did you know?
One of Cambridge’s most beloved community events is the Mill Road Winter Fair, which takes place annually on the first Saturday in December. Offering stalls, entertainment and a parade, it’s been running since 2005 and attracts around 15,000 people a year.