- The Fitzwilliam Museum houses a world-renowned collection of over half a million works of art
- An estimated 900,000 people go punting each year in Cambridge.
- Grab a pint at the Eagle Pub, the birthplace of the discovery of DNA and haven for WW2 airmen
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Unique Cambridge
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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Things to See & Do
Discover what you can do in Cambridge
There’s something for everyone when it comes to entertainment in Cambridge. You can go punting on the River Cam, enjoy a picnic in the park, join a walking tour of the city or explore further afield from the seat of a bicycle following the excellent network of cycle paths in and around the city.
King’s College Chapel is celebrated for its choral services including the famous A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, broadcast live by the BBC to the nation and across the globe on Christmas Eve. If you have a chance to hear the sublime Choir of King’s College, you will be enchanted. Choral Evensong is sung here most days during term time, as it is in many other college chapels – all free and open to everyone.
As well as the free-to-enter University of Cambridge’s Fitzwilliam Museum, which houses world-class collections of art and antiquities spanning centuries and civilisations, and Kettle’s Yard, one of the country’s finest galleries and a major centre for 20th century and contemporary art, visitors will find a wide range of artworks, sculpture trail walks and galleries to appreciate.
Theatre lovers will delight in the range of performances on offer, from student theatre to touring and West End shows. Come summer, Cambridge is buzzing with al fresco performances of music in the parks and green spaces as part of the annual Summer in the City programme of events.
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Universities & Colleges
King’s College and King’s College Chapel
King's College Chapel plays a central role in College life, as well as being the most instantly recognizable and iconic building in Cambridge.
Free
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Mathematical Bridge
The bridge was designed in 1748 by William Etheridge (1709–76), and was built in 1749 by James Essex the Younger (1722–84). I
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Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Plants from all over the world in one great garden, one great day out. Come on in and find out more.
Free
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Park
The Backs
The Backs is a picturesque area to the east of Queen's Road in the city of Cambridge, England, where several colleges of the University of Cambridge back on to the River Cam, their grounds covering both banks of the river.
Punting
Scudamore’s Punting Company
Founded in the early 20th Century, Scudamore's are Cambridge's original punting company.
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Universities & Colleges
Corpus Christi College
Corpus Christi College was founded in 1352. The College provides a stimulating academic and residential environment.
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Great St. Mary’s Church
Come experience our world-famous panoramic views of Cambridge! Climb the 123 steps of the University Church tower and enjoy a 360° view on our newly-refurbished outdoor viewing platform.
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Universities & Colleges
Trinity College
Trinity College is an educational institution comprising 180 Fellows and more than 1,000 students. The College welcomes visitors to Great Court and the Chapel for most of the year.
Free
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Newton’s Apple Tree, Trinity College
This tree was grafted from the actual tree that led Isaac Newton to ponder the theory of gravity.
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The Round Church
Explore the 900 year old Round Church. Discover the story of Cambridge through film, exhibition, guided walks, and historical tours.
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Leisure Activities
Impact Airguns
Welcome to Cambridgeshire’s only indoor/outdoor Airgun Range. Whether you're an experienced shooter or a newcomer to Airgun shooting you’re welcome at Impact Airguns!
Museums & Galleries
Imperial War Museum Duxford
Visit Imperial War Museum Duxford for a huge day out. See Spitfires take to the skies from the airfield where they first flew, get up close to gigantic aircraft and walk in the footsteps of the men and women who served here.
Theatres & Cinemas
Impressive PR
The incredible ‘Showstopper! The Improvised Musical’ is on a nationwide tour and will be at Peterborough’s New Theatre on 31st May. “Amazing! Absolutely brilliant! Congratulations The Showstoppers you took my 24hr challenge and succeeded 200%” ELAINE PAIGE Spontaneous musical comedy at its finest, it is the first ever long-form improv show to have a full West End run and to be nominated and win an Olivier Award! Completely improvised and genuinely entirely different every night, this is a must-see show! For those who haven’t yet experienced the live phenomenon that is ‘Showstopper! The Improvised Musical’, the show is a fully realised musical created on the spot from audience suggestions. The cast transform suggestions for settings, genres, musical styles and even the name of the show into ingenious storylines with hilarious characters. From Pink Floyd to Stephen Sondheim, via a primary school, Ancient Egypt, or a mattress shop – if the audience can suggest it, The Showstoppers will perform it. It’s hugely funny to watch. The group are long running, well known and renowned for their improvisation work. Most cast members have also received acclaim in their own right. The Showstoppers have been working on the show since 2008, figuring out how to improvise in increasingly esoteric styles, including musical, dance, straight theatre, and film genres to name but a few. In the Autumn of 2015, it became the first longform improv show to have a full run in the West End at the Apollo Theatre, for which it won the Olivier Award for Best Entertainment & Family Show.
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in situ: theatre company
in situ: is a ground-breaking theatre ensemble based in Cambridge. We perform site-specific and environmental work in non-theatre spaces. Professionally-run, in situ: works with a range of artists, actors and creative people on long-term collaborative projects to produce high-quality theatrical work using space, environment, extended vocality and technology.
City Tours
Inside King’s College Chapel
Step inside and feel the magic. Our guides are invited by King’s to lead tours of Cambridge’s most recognisable landmark.
College Rooms
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Universities & Colleges
Jesus College, University of Cambridge
Jesus College offers flexible, modern facilities in a historic city-centre location. Our rooms are versatile and range from modern to historic across the site with large halls for keynote speeches, breakout spaces for workshops and discussions, and the latest technology to deliver recorded and hybrid online events.
Park
Jesus Green
Swimming pool, toilet block with disabled facilities, refreshment kiosk, tennis courts, play area, table tennis
Leisure Activities
Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre
Offering a wide range of indoor sports, leisure facilities and gyms for the community of Cambridge and beyond.
Free
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Museums & Galleries
Kettle’s Yard
Kettle’s Yard is the University of Cambridge’s modern and contemporary art gallery. Kettle’s Yard is a beautiful House with a remarkable collection of modern art and a gallery that hosts modern and contemporary art exhibitions.
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Killer Trails
Would you like to explore the elegant streets of Cambridge whilst solving a world-changing murder mystery? Well, you’ve come to the right place, detective! A Brief Murder In Time is an imaginative treasure hunt with a whodunit twist. This self-guided city tour experience leads you on a thrilling journey around one of the world’s most prestigious university cities, past renowned museums and spectacularly preserved architecture. Along the way, you’ll discover historical landmarks and hidden gems, solve cryptic puzzles and find hidden clues to ultimately deduce whodunit. The game is afoot!
Universities & Colleges
King’s College
One of the 31 constituent Colleges that make up the University of Cambridge, King's College was founded by King Henry VI in 1441.
City Tours
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Universities & Colleges
King’s College and King’s College Chapel
King's College Chapel plays a central role in College life, as well as being the most instantly recognizable and iconic building in Cambridge.
Leisure Activities
Kings Hedges Learner Pool
Kings hedges learner pool is in the heart of a small community in Cambridge, offering swimming in the form of fun and/or lessons.
Restaurants
Kung Woo Chinese Restaurant
Regent Street
Universities & Colleges
La Dante in Cambridge
La Dante in Cambridge is a not-for-profit cultural association and is part of the international organization “La Società Dante Alighieri”, which was founded in 1889 and has 500 offices worldwide. Our aim here in Cambridge is to promote knowledge and enjoyment of the Italian, Spanish, and English languages and culture, and to bring together like-minded people who want to learn more about what these beautiful countries have to offer. Our approach is to create a unique blend of learning language and culture at the same time, which research shows are the quickest way to achieve a higher level of language proficiency.
Restaurants
La Margherita Italian Restaurant
Magdalene Street
Did you know?
Forming part of St John’s College, The Bridge of Sighs is one of Cambridge’s most famous landmarks. It shares little with its Venetian namesake, but this Gothic Revival style structure is a beauty in its own right, best admired by punt.