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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.
Children’s ‘Cambridge Inspired’ Community Design Competition
Channel your child’s creativity with our Sterling Silver pendant design competition.
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! 🔍
Let’s Go Circular
Check our programme of interactive workshops and exhibitions, showcasing some of the best circular economy initiatives from across Cambridgeshire.
Halloween Afternoon Tea
Our pastry team have curated a Halloween Afternoon Tea, offering spooky yet a delicious selection of savouries & sweets. With traditional finger sandwiches and freshly baked scones, accompanied by pumpkin delice, ‘RIP’ (Rest in Parker’s) chocolate cherry tart and an orange butterscotch skull.
Halloween Punt and Hunt
Our scavenger hunt and activity book is an exclusive Halloween treat that you can add to your punting experience with the Traditional Punting Company this October half term. Your family can have a spooktastic experience in the historical centre of Cambridge learning about the ghosts and ghouls that roam the river and cobbled streets for only an additional £2.50 per child.
October Half Term Fun at the Leys Leisure Cambridge
Join us for an adventure this Half Term! Fun, action-packed activity camps at The Leys Leisure Complex in Cambridge, running from 28th October - 1st November.
🎃Autumn Half-Term LEGO® Play👻
Looking for a fun, creative activity for your child this half-term? Bring them to our Pop-Up LEGO® Creative Studio! What do you get? 2 hours of play and creativity, building techniques workshops, and a LEGO® surprise to take home!
Twilight at Ely Museum
Join us for family fun after hours at Ely Museum. Explore the galleries in the dark with your torch, listen to a spooky story and follow the cryptic clues of our Twilight trail, all included in your Twilight ticket.
Old Oak and Little Acorn: Story and Craft with Elena Mannion
Join us for a magical family session at the Botanic Garden, inspired by Elena Mannion's enchanting story "Old Oak and Little Acorn."
Fungi Fun
Find out about different kinds of mushrooms and make fungi art at the Botanic Garden.
Steam at the Cambridge Museum of Technology
A great day out for all the family. Have all your senses stimulated by our magnificent steam engines running in public again following an extensive restoration program.
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!
Christmas Lights Switch On at the station with Star Radio
Come and join us at Cambridge train station as we kick off the Christmas season and switch on the festive lights.
The BIG Switch On at Market Square with Star Radio
Come and join us as we turn on the festive lights at Market Square with Star Radio.
Did you know?
Not many pubs can claim to have served a man a pint just after he’d discovered the secret of life itself, but The Eagle can! It was in this city centre pub that scientists Francis Crick and James Watson announced their discovery of DNA in the 1953.