Inspiration
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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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.
Crafting Stories from Settings: Writing Workshop with Sophie Hampton
Join writer Sophie Hampton for a one-day writing workshop inspired by the setting of David Parr House.
Summer School 2024
Discover and explore your creative talents! Spend some quality time learning a new skill or expanding the skills you already have at our Summer School for adult learners. You'll find some inspiring choices with something for everyone to kick off the summer, with workshops including: Guitar, Indian Cookery, Italian for holidays, Weaving, Drawing, Textiles, Upholstery, Dog Training, Skills Boot Camp and much more.
Mini Ceramic Pinch Pots with Daniela Stief
Join ceramic artist, Daniela Stief to make patterned pinch pots and dishes with glazed glass interiors.
Lino Block Printing Seed Packets with Nastasha Boyce
Inspired by the blossoming David Parr garden, spend an evening with printmaker Nastasha Boyce and create your own lino-block printed seed packets.
Lino Block Printing Seed Packets with Nastasha Boyce
Inspired by the blossoming David Parr garden, spend an evening with printmaker Nastasha Boyce and create your own lino-block printed seed packets.
Lino Block Printing Seed Packets with Nastasha Boyce
Inspired by the blossoming David Parr garden, spend an evening with printmaker Nastasha Boyce and create your own lino-block printed seed packets.
Did you know?
Cambridge is the cycling capital of the UK, with around 55% of residents making a journey by bike at least once per week.