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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.
Oil painting for beginners
Have you always wanted to experiment with painting in oil, but you are not really sure where to begin? Then this course is perfect for you!
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.
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!
Anglian Potters Christmas Exhibition
Anglian Potters Xmas Selling Exhibition is back! 65 local potters showing a huge range of handmade ceramic work Free Entry - Closed Mondays
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.
Kathryn Stott, piano
Join us for a Chamber Music concert with Kathryn Stott on piano in the Kettle’s Yard house. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Paint & Sip with popular local artist
Join Clive Dawson at Café au Chocolat for an evening of art, drinks and tasty food. Unleash your creativity and craft your own seasonal masterpiece.
Big Deal Comedy
Welcome to the Big Deal Comedy Club -Where laughter takes centre stage, and your night out is a Big Deal
Christmas Brush Lettering Workshop
Try your hand at Brush Lettering with illustrator and lettering artist Rebecca Cahill Roots. Using brush pens and brushes explore this fun lettering style just in time to share your new skill on Christmas cards and gift tags.
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.