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.

This exhibition is the first time this series of stock bull paintings will be shown together by British painter Mark Fairnington. His four bulls are painted life size and include a variety of British breeds painted meticulously on vast white canvases. Rather than being photorealist, the brushstrokes are evident in these painterly works, but the use of life size scale is key. Accompanying the bull paintings, are a further range of works by Fairnington: museum specimens, birds to insects and more, each questioning scale and the role of painting.

Exhibition by Reinhild Raistrick, a botanical artist who exhibits both locally & nationally and has been awarded 4 gold medals by the Royal Horticultural Society. Reinhild tutors in Botanical Painting at the Cambridge University Botanical Garden as well as other centres.

Still life exhibition

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.

The museum hosts an Electrical Exhibition for the Science Festival

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

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

In Human Likeness - Paintings of Shared Humanity by E. Charlotte Wright
Special events: Wednesday 24 March at 7.30pm and Wednesday 31 March 11am: Contemplative Tours.
Good Friday 7.30pm: Stations of the Cross

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 (until 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.

Nicholas James Juett is a local artist and will have a number of his art works on display and for sale aroud the pub throughout the month of March. His art is expressive, bold and vibrant and definitely work a look. For more information about Nicholas and some examples of his artwork please see http://tinyurl.com/ygx7zbs

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

In 1977, Tim Head was appointed the first artist fellow at Kettle´s Yard. More than thirty years later, this exhibition provides a welcome chance to catch up with his work. The exhibition brings together new work in digital media - on screen, projected or in print - and drawing, alongside photographic works made by Head during his fellowship at Kettle´s Yard in 1977-78. Connecting these early and recent works is Head´s interest in the material substance of images and an insistence on the subjectivity of perception.

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.

Royston Photographic Exhibition at the MusemOnce more the Royston Photographic Society takes over the Royston Museum with a show starting on Saturday 13th February. The group is now over 20 years old offering a springboard for amateur shutter bugs to share their work and hone their skills. Exhibition continues until the beginning of April.

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.

22 CAM artists express their views of Cambridge, from beauty to controversy. So what is special about Cambridge? What does it mean to the creative mind? The members of CAM have their own take on this subject. But the inclusive nature of the movement means that anyone who comes along to the exhibition can take part. They can photograph some of the exhibits, make their own changes and display them.

Exhibition by the Cambridge artist who works in drawing, collage and printmaking.

Rachmaninov - Piano Concerto No.2,
Copland - Fanfare for the Common Man,
Tchaikovsky - Andante Cantabile,
Khachaturian - Masquerade Suite,
Saint Saens - Danse Macabre,
Khachaturian - Adagio from Spartacus.
Birgitta Kenyon, local musician and conductor of the award winning Voice Squad, is our soloist for Rachmaninov´s romantic piano concerto in this programme of popular classics. Guest conductor Sam Draper from the Royal College of Music.

13 Mar: Patrick Hemmerle, piano. Chopin: Four ballades. Fauré: 6th nocturne. Roger-Ducasse: 2nd Barcarolle. Debussy: L´Ilse Joyeuse. Emmanuel: 6th Sonatine. Chabrier: Tourbillon, Idylle, Danse Villageoise,and Scherzo-Valse, from Pieces Pittoresques. Chabrier: Bourrée Fantasque.

27 Mar: Gems of Early Opera. Clare Hall soprano Suzana Ograjenek and pianist Patrick Hemmerle present an evening of operatic music including Monteverdi, Charpentier, Purcell, Handel, Gluck, Mozart.

Performed by The Stapleford Singers with the Orchestra and Choir of Great St Mary´s.
Programme also includes Pounds - The Martyrdom of Latimer and Brahms Tragic Overture.
Tickets available from Great St Mary´s shop or at the door.

Eyehall Musick present music by Monteverdi & Marini, including Madrigals, Lamento d´Arianna, Ballo ´Volgen.
Tickets available on the door.

Fairhaven Singers and The Parley of Instruments.
Bach´s St John Passion is enthralling from the dramatic first bars to the last chorale. Here the dynamic singing of the Fairhavens is paired with the vivid colours of professional baroque ensemble The Parley of Instruments. Add some hot young singers at the beginning of their careers and you can expect a fiery and convincing rendition of Bach´s masterpiece.

The dynamic Fairhaven Singers under Ralph Woodward team up with The Parley of Instruments and a hot young line-up of soloists for a vivid rendition of Bach´s masterpiece

Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine 1610. Conductor: JanetWheeler.
Tickets available from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre

Programme details:
Sibelius - Finlandia
Shostakovich - Cello Concerto No. 2
Rachmaninov - Symphony No. 2
Violincello: Guy Johnston, Musical Director: Leon Lovett, Co-leaders: Julia Frape, Andrew Lawrie

Come and see the magnificent breed of Shire Horses on display in the fabulous Peterborough arena at the Shire Horse Society Spring Show - the largest Shire Horse show in the world.
It is vital that we support this wonderful breed and the Shire Horse Society are pleased to continue promoting the Shire Horse

6 Mar, 2pm-4pm: Make masks in the galleries and see our artist in residence Chen Hong painting in the studio.

13 Mar, 2pm-4pm: Take the Plunge. Help us turn a staircase in the museum into a giant fish tank inspired by some of the beautiful aquatic shapes in the museum´s collection.

20 Mar 11am-1pm: Flying Fish. A kite making workshop inspired by the Museum´s collection of Chinese objects. For Children 8+ £5

A variety of talks, including: Paul Davies on The Eerie Silence at 3pm followed by a book signing.
Plus posters, demonstrations and displays about our research, samples of real moondust brought back by the Apollo astronauts for you to examine. The historic Cambridge Observatory building will be open, with an exhibition in the library about Great Eclipse Expeditions. You can visit the historical telescopes & take part in creative activities for families in the craft tent

Children aged 6-11 can enjoy singing workshops with vocal experts, and take part in a concert with the boy choristers of Jesus College and the girl choristers of St Catharine´s College.
No musical experience necessary - all are welcome for an afternoon of singing fun. For further information, or to request a booking form, please email

Come and get cake crazy! Bring or just buy cakes, eat cakes, talk cakes, and maybe win something cool in the raffle.
Bake it Better is a national campaign to raise funds for Kiss it Better, Great Ormond Street´s appeal to fund research into the causes and treatment of childhood cancer.
See you there!

A traditional village fête-come flower festival, with open gardens, craft and home-produce stalls, home-made teas and cakes, children´s entertainment, music and morris dancing, heavy-horse cart rides, sheep dog displays, vintage cars and much, much more!
The weekend tradition started in 1969 and the village has been opened every year since.
Thriplow is situated a couple of miles west of Duxford (just passed the Air Museum)

As part of the National Science and Engineering week West Stow will be trying to find out how eco-friendly the earliest English were. Did they build sustainably; use compost; reuse and recycle? Join us as we investigate our green past and look to a greener future.

Celebrate the arrival of spring by watching the frolics of new born lambs and learn about the life of a sheep. You may witness the live birth of one of Wimpole´s Rare Breed Sheep. Listen and learn from the Home Farm Shepherd.

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.

Booze On The Ouse!
Over 50 real ales. Real cider & perry. Foreign beer. Come along to our stall & learn about CAMRA, beer brewing & pubs.
A food counter selling both hot & cold food will be operating at all sessions.
Free soft drinks will be available from the cider & foriegn beer bar for the designated driver of your party.