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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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Festival of Plants 2026
Set in our beautiful landscape, the Festival of Plants celebrates the wonder of plants when the Garden is in full bloom.
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.
Father’s Day at Waresley Park
Spend Father’s Day outdoors with paddleboarding, family swims, sauna sessions and a BBQ lunch in the Courtyard.
Malory Towers
High jinks, high drama and high spirits – Malory Towers is a show for boys, girls, and all grown-up children who still dream of midnight feasts and Cornish clifftops.
Bach to Baby Family Concert in Cambridge
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, children and you.
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.