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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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Cambridge Murder Mystery
Cambridge will be transformed into the scene of a thrilling mystery. With your smartphone as your guide, you'll navigate the streets, hunt for cryptic clues, and solve impossible puzzles as you try to solve the mystery before time runs out.
Horseplay: A Racing Games Exhibition
The National Horseracing Museum will be hosting a very special exhibition in 2025 entitled: Horseplay.
All That Jazz
Jazz nights come to Parker’s Tavern bar at University Arms, Every Friday 9-11:30pm.
Exhibition: Legacies of Windrush in Cambridge
The first exhibition of its kind, Legacies of Windrush in Cambridge shines a light on the lives and experiences of the Caribbean Windrush community and those who left an indelible mark on Cambridge and the UK. In partnership with Dr Carol Brown-Leonardi and the African Caribbean Research Group, this co-curated exhibition feature a series of oral histories from local Caribbean Elders in Cambridge, capturing their unique experiences and invaluable community stories.
ACCUMULATED: New Escape Room Challenge at the Museum
ACCUMULATED: Escape Room at the Museum Welcome to “Accumulated,” an exhilarating escape room experience set in the home of British horseracing where players step into the shadowy world of international betting syndicates.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Experience – Cambridge
The brand new Wizard of Oz Experience! Highly rated on both Apple and Google Play store. Super affordable family and friends fun day out! Get ready to immerse yourself in an exciting and exclusive adventure.
Little Robin’s Christmas Trail
Join Little Robin in the Botanic Garden to find some festive plants.
Christmas in Cambridge
Christmas in Cambridge is back from 13th November until 31st December at Parker’s Piece. Wander through the sparkling Christmas Market, glide across the open-air ice rink, get lost in the twinkling Christmas Tree Maze, and take in the views from the Big Wheel. Gather with friends in the cosy Alpine Lodge or book a spot on the Après Terrace with curling lanes for festive fun. With seasonal street food, warming drinks, and magical memories waiting around every corner, Christmas in Cambridge is the perfect way to celebrate the season in the heart of the city.
Christmas Lights – The BIG Switch On – Market Sq
Cambridge Festive Light Switch-On Sparkle into the Season Cambridge is getting ready to shine as the city’s much-loved Christmas Lights Switch-On celebrations return this November
Men’s Health Event on International Men’s Day
Free Men’s Health Event: health checks, Man MOTs, cookery demo, and more to help you stay fit and well - open to everyone.
Christmas at Wimpole
The National Trust’s Wimpole Estate is set to shine even brighter this winter as Christmas at Wimpole returns for a fifth year.
Sleeping Beauty
Join us this Christmas and let the magic unfold as the curtain rises on a brand-new pantomime, and an exciting new chapter for The Arts Theatre!
Cambridge Botanic Lights 2025
Join us for 2025's Cambridge Botanic Lights trail around Cambridge University Botanic Garden!
Cambridge Concert Orchestra – Scary… and Fun
A concert to raise funds for Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis. To include: Night on the Bare Mountain - Modest Mussorgsky (orch. Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov), Psycho (suite for orchestra) - Bernard Herrmann, Tubular Bells (opening theme) - Mike Oldfield (arr. for orch. Kevin Riley), Tom and Jerry (Blue Cat Blues) - Scott Bradley, and more!
Tree of Life: Premiere
Aranyani, Goddess of forests, is dying. Can a Sage and a Scientist discover how to save her? A spectacular South Asian dance show for children aged 7+.
An evening with Umm Kulthum
Join us for a special tribute concert celebrating 50 years since the legendary Um Kulthum left us, with live performances of her iconic song An evening with Um Kulthum Come join us for a special evening of "Tarab" celebrating the legendary Egyptian singer, Umm Kulthum, 50 years after her passing. The concert will take place at Pembroke College Auditorium, where Cambridge Takht will pay homage to the iconic singer along amazing qanun player, Hend Al Zouari. Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies that made Um Kulthum a musical icon. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience her timeless music live!
Did you know?
Cambridge University Library is one of the UK’s six legal deposit libraries, which means it receives a copy of every book published in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. It now houses over 8 million books, journals and other items!