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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.
Life at Fitzbillies
Over the summer Fitzbillies will be home to an exhibition of paintings of Life at Fitzbillies by local artist, Naomi Tomkys OBE. The oil paintings and watercolours celebrate the customers, bakers, characters and cakes of Fitzbillies.
Cambridge Open Studios
Our Cambridge Open Studios event runs over the first four weekends of July every year, and provides the opportunity to visit working studios, and buy art direct from the artists.
Order of the Golden Lily Family Trail
You are invited to a Summer of Botany at Cambridge University Botanic Garden with family trails and activities throughout the summer.
Summer of Play at Anglesey Abbey
Get ready for an action-packed Summer of Play at Anglesey Abbey from 20 July to 1 September, sponsored by Starling Bank.
Crazy golf at Anglesey Abbey
Play some crazy golf in the gardens at National Trust's Anglesey Abbey as part of a big Summer of Play. Book your tickets, tee your ball, and swing!
Sun Print Art: Capturing Plant Shadows
You are invited to a Summer of Botany at Cambridge University Botanic Garden with family trails and activities throughout the summer.
Sounds Green – Cores Do Samba
The final event of our Sounds Green line up of open-air music from Cambridge Summer Music
Magic of Thailand Festival in Cambridge
A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Parker's Piece is brought to you by Magic of Thailand.
Family Activity: Lavender Love
Join us to make a scented lavender bag and other lavender crafts to make your home smell wonderful all summer long.
MUSIC IN THE PARKS – 4 August – Chesterton Recreation Ground
Back by popular demand, our FREE Music in the Parks series will return to Cambridge for Summer 2024! Join us on Chesterton Recreation Ground to hear We Got That Swing.
Plants on the Move: Build your own Wardian Case
You are invited to a Summer of Botany at Cambridge University Botanic Garden with family trails and activities throughout the summer.
Summer Hand-Tied Bouquet Workshop
Join us in the ballroom of University Arms with Emily Tallulah flowers for a 2-hour summer hand-tied bouquet workshop.
Cambridge Country Show
The Cambridge Country Show - The Show with something for everybody
MUSIC IN THE PARKS – 11 August – Jesus Green
Back by popular demand, our FREE Music in the Parks series will return to Cambridge for Summer 2024! Join us on Jesus Green to hear Big 10.
Fossil Fun: Exploring Ancient Flora
You are invited to a Summer of Botany at Cambridge University Botanic Garden with family trails and activities throughout the summer.
Did you know?
Want to meet Cambridge’s largest resident? Head to the Museum of Zoology, where you’ll be greeted by an enormous fin whale skeleton. Measuring 21-metres, it’s one of the largest of its kind ever recorded, and fills the entrance hall end to end.