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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.
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!
Discover Cambridge: The Ultimate City Exploration Game
Explore, Discover, Conquer! The ultimate outdoor city adventure filled with clues, puzzles and hidden secrets.
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.
May Half-Term Family Science Fun at Cambridge Science Centre
Awe-inspiring science adventures for ages 5–11 with live shows that WOW, hands-on Lab activities and interactive STEM-based exhibits this May half-term.
Roka launch event
Come visit our launch event of Roka London bags at Vurchoo Cambridge! Discover the collection in-store and enjoy an exclusive discount on all Roka bags.
Studio Sunday
Join our free, artist-led Studio Sunday workshops for families and unlock your creativity.
Open Gardens
We look forward to welcoming you to our Spring Open Gardens, which offers exclusive garden access, refreshments, family-friendly activities and a warm Waresley welcome.
Customize & Upcycle your Trash Chic Tote Bag
Here's an opportunity to get creative this May half term at Grand Arcade with a unique hands-on upcycling workshop as part of the Let’s Go Circular campaign.
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.
Holiday Workshop: The Meaning of Flowers: Artwork Inspired by You!
Join artist Damaris Athene and discover new ways of mixing printmaking, oil pastels and drawing to create your own flower artwork!
Waresley Adventurers
A half term treat for the children. Join us for a fun, adventurous day on the Estate.
Children’s Yoga
Join Corinne for a gentle and engaging children’s yoga session at Waresley, designed to encourage movement, mindfulness and confidence in a fun and nurturing setting.
The Art of Floristry
Spring low arrangement workshop with expert florists. Includes seasonal blooms, vessel & fizz. Create and take home your own elegant design
The Wind in the Willows
Paperback Theatre’s charming open-air adaptation of The Wind in the Willows, set against the stunning backdrop of our beautiful hillside amphitheatre!
Did you know?
The city’s name is known around the world, but it wasn’t always called Cambridge. In the Middle Ages it was known as Grantabridge, meaning the bridge over the river Granta (one of the sources of the River Cam).