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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.
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.
Talking Plants
Step into the Glasshouse and experience plants in a completely new way!
Exhibition: Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig
The Museum of Cambridge invites families to rediscover the much-loved childhood classic Angelina Ballerina with our new exhibition!
Bach to Baby Family Concert in Cambridge
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, children and you.
The Tavern Quiz Night
Regrettably, we are unable to host a pub quiz; such things are better left to actual pubs… For this reason, we have introduced The Tavern Quiz Night.
Ideas in Bloom: PhD Talks in the Library
An informal monthly evening of ideas, drinks, and conversation with PhD researchers at University Arms.
Rampton Trail: Galaxy Trek
Rampton village transforms into a mini universe for one fun-filled afternoon with the Galaxy Trek family trail. Trekkers follow the route to spot spaceships, planets, and aliens, solving clues as they go.
There’s a Snake in my School
Based on David Walliams’ number one bestselling book, There’s A Snake in my School is a ssss-spectacularly funny new musical, coming to the Arts Theatre Cambridge this May.
Cambridge Beer Festival 2026
180+ real ales, 80+ ciders, international beer, mead, wine, and cheese. Food from seven concession stands. CAMRA’s longest running festival, and one of the largest in the UK.
Ideas in Bloom: PhD Talks in the Library
An informal monthly evening of ideas, drinks, and conversation with PhD researchers at University Arms.
A Squash and a Squeeze
Join us for this heartwarming and hilarious adventure, full of beautiful puppets and enchanting songs, coming to the Arts Theatre Cambridge this May.
The Art of Floristry
Spring low arrangement workshop with expert florists. Includes seasonal blooms, vessel & fizz. Create and take home your own elegant design
Once Upon a Time in Fenland
Presented by New International Encounter Join NIE's ensemble of Actor/Musicians as they mix fact, fiction, and the stories of local school children to tell you the history of the Fens and the land on which we live.
The Gruffalo
Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book, coming to the Arts Theatre this June.
Ideas in Bloom: PhD Talks in the Library
An informal monthly evening of ideas, drinks, and conversation with PhD researchers at University Arms.
Did you know?
One of Cambridge University’s most famous traditions is May Week, which actually takes place in early June. Heralding the end of the academic year, it’s a time when students enjoy lavish balls and garden parties before dispersing for the summer.