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Unique Cambridge
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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Art & Exhibitions
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Art Exhibition: ‘Life Within Landscapes’
Explore Wolfson Colleges's newest exhibition, 'Life Within Landscapes', which features a selection of remarkable artworks by three female Cambridge-based contemporary artists, Sandra Scott, Nadia Koo and Selena Scott, inspired by their Caribbean heritage.
Children’s ‘Cambridge Inspired’ Community Design Competition
Channel your child’s creativity with our Sterling Silver pendant design competition.
Glenn Ligon: All Over The Place
Glenn Ligon: All Over The Place 20 September 2024 – 2 March 2025 Experience the work of American contemporary artist Glenn Ligon in this landmark exhibition bringing together works by the artist alongside his unique interventions in The Fitzwilliam Museum's galleries. Widely regarded as one of the leading contemporary artists working today, Ligon is best known for his text-based paintings which include the words of writers such as James Baldwin, Gertrude Stein and Zora Neale Hurston. Through these artworks, he explores the social, cultural and political constructions of race.
Oil painting for beginners
Have you always wanted to experiment with painting in oil, but you are not really sure where to begin? Then this course is perfect for you!
Smokin Roses Presents: Folk in the Footlights ft: M G Boulter, Luke James Williams plus guests
Folk in the Footlights is a brand new folk night for Cambridge in 2024, in association with The Cambridge Union. Bringing the illustrious history of the Footlights and Cambridge's famous folk scene together, every 6 weeks we will present 3 of the area's finest acoustic music acts, with some touring acts as well. Our first show of the Autumn features the amazing talents of M G Boulter and Luke James Williams with more guests to be announced soon.
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.
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.
Songs For Our Land – Live In Cambridge
A documentary film screening and live cinematic concert adaptation of the score, in aid of those affected by the 2023 Turkey-Syria earthquake.
RAREfest24 Exhibition – Science, Technology, Community, Arts
Join us on Saturday, November 23rd at the Guildhall in Cambridge for RAREfest. A rare disease-inspired festival as unique as you are. For curious minds of all ages. Science, technology, community, art and film.
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.