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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.
Horseplay: A Racing Games Exhibition
The National Horseracing Museum will be hosting a very special exhibition in 2025 entitled: Horseplay.
All That Jazz
Jazz nights come to Parker’s Tavern bar at University Arms, Every Friday 9-11:30pm.
Exhibition: Legacies of Windrush in Cambridge
The first exhibition of its kind, Legacies of Windrush in Cambridge shines a light on the lives and experiences of the Caribbean Windrush community and those who left an indelible mark on Cambridge and the UK. In partnership with Dr Carol Brown-Leonardi and the African Caribbean Research Group, this co-curated exhibition feature a series of oral histories from local Caribbean Elders in Cambridge, capturing their unique experiences and invaluable community stories.
ACCUMULATED: New Escape Room Challenge at the Museum
ACCUMULATED: Escape Room at the Museum Welcome to “Accumulated,” an exhilarating escape room experience set in the home of British horseracing where players step into the shadowy world of international betting syndicates.
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.
Christmas in Cambridge
Christmas in Cambridge is back from 13th November until 31st December at Parker’s Piece. Wander through the sparkling Christmas Market, glide across the open-air ice rink, get lost in the twinkling Christmas Tree Maze, and take in the views from the Big Wheel. Gather with friends in the cosy Alpine Lodge or book a spot on the Après Terrace with curling lanes for festive fun. With seasonal street food, warming drinks, and magical memories waiting around every corner, Christmas in Cambridge is the perfect way to celebrate the season in the heart of the city.
Little Robin’s Christmas Trail
Join Little Robin in the Botanic Garden to find some festive plants.
Christmas at Wimpole
The National Trust’s Wimpole Estate is set to shine even brighter this winter as Christmas at Wimpole returns for a fifth year.
Cambridge Botanic Lights 2025
Join us for 2025's Cambridge Botanic Lights trail around Cambridge University Botanic Garden!
Sleeping Beauty
Join us this Christmas and let the magic unfold as the curtain rises on a brand-new pantomime, and an exciting new chapter for The Arts Theatre!
Visit the Winter Garden
Enjoy flowers, foliage, stems, structure and scent throughout the winter months.
Snow White
A spectacular Christmas show direct from New York’s Broadway! New International Encounter (NIE), the makers of The Snow Queen, Beauty and the Beast and Hansel & Gretel, bring to you a re-telling of the classic fairy tale Snow White. NIE have adapted the classic Grimm tale with their signature blend of live music, joyful comedy and storytelling to create an enchanting show which will be enjoyed by all.
Meet Father Christmas at Anglesey Abbey
This December, make magical memories with a very special visit to Father Christmas at Anglesey Abbey.
Santa’s Science Spectacular
This December, Cambridge Science Centre invites you to discover the magic of science with its brand-new live show, Santa’s Science Spectacular! Running every weekend and during the school holidays, visit us for plenty of science filled unmissable family fun packed with ‘Wow!” moments.
Steam Weekend
Experience the thrill of steam engines in action, a fantastic day out for the whole family!
Did you know?
The imposing lamppost in the centre of Parker’s Piece bears the words Reality Checkpoint – believed to be a reference to the end of the university ‘bubble’ and the beginning of the real world, aka the rest of the city.