Visitor Events

Young local artist Melissa Castrillon has an exhibition of her playful sketches and paintings in the Cafe at the Arts Picture House in Cambridge.they will be on display until the 5th April.

An exciting collection of powerful new work by two East Anglian artists, all of it in black and white. Drawings, prints and paintings, varying in size from A5 to huge. Over fifty pieces will be on display in the exhibition. Both artists have worked with the human figure with strikingly different results.

Still life exhibition

Why not welcome some sparkle into a grey winter day by visiting this fun accessories exhibition? Featuring a range of accessories and adornments from the early Victorian era onwards, this exhibition is a must see for allyou magpies out there!

Ruth Green: etchings, screen prints and paintings in simple, stylised forms.
Jane Ormes: whimsical and decorative limited edition prints with playful, colourful images, often involving animals in absurd situations.
Jazmin Velasco was born in 1971 in Guadalajara, Mexico, studying oil painting and printmaking in Mexico City. She illustrates books for publishers in Mexico, USA and UK.

This exhibition shows personal archives, printed books, official publicity material & specialist photographs & maps to illustrate a few of the ways in which spies have been documented. Highlights include: a 12th century manuscript recounting the story of King Alfred the Great entering the Danish camp disguised as a harpist; papers used investigating the Atterbury Plot in the 1720s; a draft telegram from the MI6 chief in St Petersburg in 1917 with news of Rasputin´s murder; a letter from Anthony Blunt telling how he was almost beaten up in Nazi Germany; & a Soviet military map

Pick up your needle and thread and come to the spectacular Quilt Fair at Chilford Hall, including quilt feature displays and a ´meet the experts´ opportunity with dedicated quilting enthusiasts to ´show you how´! A huge selection of patchwork and quilting suppliers are attending which means you have to look no further for all your quilting needs.

Photographs and Sculpture by Russell Cuthbert, Fiona Bennett and Marina Velez Vago

A solo exhibition of outstanding work by Hungarian artist Prokop Igor Jenő as part of The Cambridge Science Festival. His paintings are explosive capturing moments, as if under a microscope, of impulsive creation and implosion. They are alive with organic natural forms, painted precisely and with scientific accuracy, the defined outlines reminiscent of cell membranes. His fused glass bowls are less fitful, reflecting the natural forms that he sees around him and on his travels

Matthew Boulton and the Industrial Revolution - featuring some of the finest coins and medals of the 18th C (until 21 Mar).

John Singer Sargent, Walter Sickert and Stanley Spencer: 3 of the most original painters of the late 19th and early 20th centuries (until 5 Apr).

Clouds and Myths: Monotypes by Lino Mannocci (until 9 May).

The Angel and the Virgin: A Brief History of the Annunciation (until 9 May).

Netsuke: Japanese Art in Miniature (23 Feb - 30 May).

The permanent collection atGainsborough´s House includes an outstanding selection of drawings by Thomas Gainsborough and his contemporaries.
This display of works on paper focuses on Gainsborough´s interest in the landscape.Inspired as a young boy by the Suffolk countryside, Gainsborough was one of the first artists in Britain to depict both observable and imaginary views of the land. The exhibition includes drawings chosen fromthe collection alongside some important loans, such as Gainsborough´s Study for the Harvest Wagon.

The Royal Society of Portrait Painters mounted a millenial exhibition, entitled People´s Portraits, to represent ordinary people from all walks of life, offering a picture of the United Kingdom. This exciting collection is at Girton as a long-term loan.

The craft of turning rubbish into art

To start the year, we are introducing two local artists, Mary Romer from Clavering and Michelle Thompson from Saffron Walden.This gifted pair chooses very different mediums to express their interpretation of the world about them. Michelle is an illustrator and composes her pictures with multiple layers of found images; Mary on the other hand, is a traditional painter who distils her world into fragmented shapes of colour.

Drawings, prints and experimental films, exploring the recurring tension between figuration and abstraction throughout the 20th century.

Original works by Lothbury Tutors past and present.
For opening times please ring or see website.

An exhibition of astounding photographs by staff and students from the Department of Engineering reveals the hidden beauty in their work.

´Primarily my artwork is self-portraiture, but not in the traditional sense. In the work I create a photographic copy of myself and place it in the real world instead of me. My photographs, videos and installations form an enquiry into the act of looking and being looked at. Voyeurism and exhibitionism intertwine as I attempt to disrupt relationships of power in purposefully provocative scenes.´

The story of horseracing from its Royal origins to Lester Piggott, Frankie Dettori and others.
New Exhibitions: Thoroughbred - classic portraits by Seymour & Stubbs and colour and excitement of racing portrayed by Munnings.
British Sporting Art - fine examples of paintings, prints and sculptures representing sports including hunting, fishing, boxing, rugby, rowing and horseracing.
For children - Tack up a model horse, dress up in silks and try riding a horse simulator- as used by jockeys for winter practice.

Needhams Restaurant & Art Gallery is very pleased to present a solo exhibition of beautifully vibrant landscape paintings by the highly-regarded Cambridge-based Artist Jo Tunmer.

Changing Shapes - new paintings by Ruth E Scott and paintings & drawings by Michael Edwards.

New exhibition in the museum: Silks of Life - Chinese costume, textiles and embroidery. This stunning exhibition features historic textiles and costumes from the collections of Saffron Walden Museum and Warner Textile Archive. Including exquisite silks and embroideries, the exhibition explores the customs, traditions and symbolism of Chinese culture.

An exhibition of paintings by local amateur artists. Most of the works are for sale and 20% of any sale proceeds will be shared between wintercomfort for the homeless and the Chile Earthquake Appeal.

An exhibition by renowned Beijing calligrapher and painterChen Hong, the Fitzwilliam Museum´s artist-in-residence.
Chen Hong will be giving painting and calligraphy demonstrations duringhis residency. See Fitzwilliam Museum website for more information about Chen Hong´s programme of activities in Chinese art and other cultural events.

Local potter Victor and painter Jannie Knibbs both explore features of the landscape in different ways. Victor is attracted by form and textureand his hand-built pots range from rectangular `architectural´ forms to more organic and naturally-inspired shapes. Jannie´s recent paintings have been inspired by the growth and form of plants and the way theyseek the light.

Join us for the UK´s largest free science festival, exploring subjects from astronomy to zoology, with demonstrations, hands on experiments, talks from leading scientists, and visits to University and partner facilities.
Over 150 events will be on offer designed to give families, adults and children of all ages two weeks of hands on science and insight into the University´s cutting edge research.
Science on Saturdays take place on the 13th & 20th March.

Explore a special temporary exhibition of the Whipple´s important collection of globes.
The Main Gallery houses selected objects from our large collection, including the 18th century Grand Orrery built by George Adams, and William Herschel´s Newtonian telescope.
The discover gallery holds a fascinating collection of scientific instruments dating from medieval times to the present day, including microscopes, telescopes, sundials, early slide rules, pocket electronic calculators and a range of laboratory equipment.

Contemplating Cambridge woodlands
Four Cambridge artists host an exhibition in celebration of tree spaces
Jane Commin - painter, Neil Warmsley - painter/sketcher, Sue Slegg - ceramicist, Rebecca Ilett - jeweller.

Haydn´s Creation sung by Choir 2000 with Abigail Hooper- soprano, James Yeats - tenor, Richard Hooper - baritone.
Conductor: Peter Britton

Andrea Dunton and Gail Ford introduce the flute family. Entrance payable at the door. Interval for refreshment.

The rising stars of the University of Cambridge perform in Kettle´s Yard House.

Mondays - King´s Voices: the College Mixed Voice Choir.
All other days - King´s College Choir.
Visitors welcome, please arrive 15 minutes before as this is a popular event.

Headliner Alun Cochrane is a no-nonsense comedian who specialises in funny nonsense. He´s been seen on TV in Michael McIntyre´s Comedy Roadshow Eight out of Ten Cats, Mock The Week, Soccer A.M & Live At The Comedy Store.
Plus David Ward, a friendly, upbeat comic with a cynicism that gives his comedy a unique gentle bite and Bethany Black. Britain´s only Goth, lesbian, transsexual comedian.

The annual festival, jam-packed full of well-known authors and themes ranging from history to health and creative writing to crime, is always a popular event and its eleventh year is no exception. Guests this year include Alexander McCall Smith, Margaret Drabble, Alastair Campbell, Lesley Pearse, David Nobbs, Penelope Lively, Rose Tremain, Barbara Erskine, and George Alagiah.
The Book Festival launches at Chelmsford Library 4th March. BBC Essex will be broadcasting the whole event from 9.00 until 12.00. Come and drop in at this free event.

The entire wine making process is explained from the management of the vine, pruning and picking of grapes, through to the processing, fermentation, blending and bottling. You can learn the subtle differences by sampling a variety of Chilfords´ award winning wines.
Chilford Hall wine is characterised by clean flavour, fragrant nose, fruity body and good acidity.
Tours depart at 11am and 2.30pm and last around 90 minutes.

12 Mar: 20th Century Design. Art, Ceramics, Glass, Silver, Metal & Decorative wares & Furniture from C20 Art & Design movements.
13 Mar: Fine Art & Antiques & Classic Cars, including a Maserati, Jensen Interceptor and Rolls Royce.
See website for catalogues or pre-sale viewing for both sales: Thursday 11th 10am-7pm & Friday 12th 9am - 7pm.
East Anglia´s largest purpose built saleroom. 10 Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3AA

The clothes and accessories exchange of the Spring Season. Bring any number of items such as clothes, jewellery, scarves, hats, belts and bags and swap them for whatever takes your fancy. Just imagine: shoes, clothes and jewellery for free! Items must be in good condition and clothes and scarves on hangers which will be given away with each item. A free glass of bubbly and nibbles with every ticket. Silent auction of high value items.

An abundance of local produce, sold to you directly by the people who create it.

If you have suitable good quality second hand books to donate, please drop them into the Centre from Wed 3rd March.

Freshly baked cakes and savouries, preserves, fresh produce and craft goods are available to buy in the Town Hall.

Cambridge University Amateur Dramatics Club present Irving Berlin´s classic musical.
When Buffalo Bill´s `Wild West Show´ comes to town, Annie Oakley, an astonishing sharp-shooter, quickly falls in love with the show´s gun-toting star Frank Butler. But who is the finer shot? And will their rivalry shoot holes in their romance?

Cambridge Footlights present the winner of this year´s Harry Porter Prize for a one-hour comic play.
The prize was set-up in 2003 in honour of the late Dr Harry Porter, who served as the Footlights´ Senior Archivist until his death, and was the longest standing member of the Footlights Committee. Join us to herald the realisation of the latest Porter-winning playwrite´s comic vision.

One of the great plays of the decade, The History Boys is set in a schoolin the North of England where a boisterous bunch of bright, funny sixth form boys are attempting to gain entrance to Oxford and Cambridge whilst fending off the distractions of sport and sex. In Alan Bennett´s much-loved play, staffroom battles and the anarchy of adolescence provide a rich vein of comedy.

A psychological thriller to make your heart race, this visceral experimental production blurs the boundaries of what we consider to be THEATRE, undermines the myths surrounding CELEBRITY, and questions what we call ART. Pioneering director, writer and performer Donald Argent brings you an exhilarating carnival of spirited words and stunning visuals which is at once a parody of and a deeply intense study in THE MODERN MIND.

Music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Goldman.

New York in the 1940s. Small-time gambler Nathan Detroit bets his pal Sky Masterson that he can´t make the next girl he sees fall in love with him. When the next doll he sees happens to be the neighbourhood missionary, Sarah Brown, the tale takes a romantic twist and the stage is set for one of the best musical comedies ever written.

During the tour you will be taken to the areas of Cambridge where ghostly happenings have been reported and given an insight into the City´s macabre past.
Tours last for 1 hour and leave from the front of the Guildhall every Friday

Experience the atmosphere. Envisage the layout in Monastic times. ,br>Sup on Pottage, bread and cheese & Hippocras.
The evening will conclude with a candle light procession into Compline.

Privileged visits of working horse racing establishments in Newmarket. You will see horses at close quarters and meet stable staff in this two-hour tour, as well as horses training on the gallops, the horses´ swimming pool, a training yard and the historic town.
Tours depart the National Horse Racing Museum at 9.20am on Museum open days, (except Sundays). Tickets include entry to the Museum and exhibitions. Advance booking is essential.