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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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William Blake’s Universe
Discover a constellation of European artists seeking spirituality in their lives and art in response to war, revolution and political turbulence.
International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2024
Enjoy exploring a selection of winning garden photos at Cambridge University Botanic Garden.
Cambridge Standing Tall
A sculpture trail of towering proportions will be taking over Cambridge this spring as over 90 gentle giants from the African plains gallop onto the city’s streets!
Exhibition: The Stories Behind the Stitches
The Museum of Cambridge opens a temporary exhibition, “The Stories Behind the Stitches”, exploring wellness, disability and self-expression through Cambridge textiles. “The Stories Behind the Stitches” is a temporary exhibition of needlework, quilts, and other textile objects which explore how the needle and thread has been paramount in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire community’s self-expression during times of War, throughout education, and times of celebration. The exhibit is now open and will be on display until Autumn 2024.
Art Exhibition – Wightman Gallery Opening at Compass Courtyard
An Inaugural Exhibition celebrates work from 15 artists produced in response to nature and the lines within it. The show will be displaying ceramics from Scotland, oil paintings, and sculptures by some top makers and artists.
Textile Jewellery Workshop with Tanvi Kant
Join artist Tanvi Kant for a vibrant textiles workshop to rework a variety of fabric remnants. You will learn how to make intricate fabric cords and transform them into tactile jewellery.
Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour
Book your ticket to explore the spectrum of identities in the Ancient World...
Oil painting 8 week class for beginners and improvers
Have you always wanted to experiment with painting in oil, but you are not really sure where to start?
Museum of Cambridge and Old Quarter Tour
Join the Museum of Cambridge and Old Quarter Tour and learn about the history of Cambridge, beyond the University. Uncover Cambridge and the Castle Mound site before the University came to the town, how people may dropped by for a pint at the 'White Horse Inn' before it became the Museum of Cambridge in 1936!
Block Printing with Kate Owens
Explore pattern in this one-day textile printing workshop with artist, Kate Owens. This workshop is perfect for both complete beginners and anyone who’d like to develop their print practice.
Handmade Art Market : Haddenham Arts Centre
Meet the Makers at our popular Handmade Art Market this Spring at the Arts Centre and Gardens. Beautiful handmade works and gifts, Demos, Live Music, Hedgehog Rescue and More! FREE entry
Museum of Cambridge and Old Quarter Tour
Join the Museum of Cambridge and Old Quarter Tour and learn about the history of Cambridge, beyond the University. Uncover Cambridge and the Castle Mound site before the University came to the town, how people may dropped by for a pint at the 'White Horse Inn' before it became the Museum of Cambridge in 1936!
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.
Did you know?
The first game of football, as we know it, was played in Cambridge in 1848.