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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.
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.
Discover Cambridge: The Ultimate City Exploration Game
Explore, Discover, Conquer! The ultimate outdoor city adventure filled with clues, puzzles and hidden secrets.
Live Piano in the Heart of Cambridge
Looking for the perfect way to unwind in the heart of Cambridge? 🎹✨ Join us at the Piano Bar at Hilton Cambridge City Centre and let the smooth sounds of our resident pianist, Lucia, elevate your evening. Whether you're enjoying a cocktail after work, catching up with friends, or simply soaking in the elegant atmosphere, Lucia’s live performances on every Friday and Saturday, 7pm–10pm, set the perfect tone. 🎶🍸 Swing by, relax, and make your night a little more magical with the sound of live piano music.
Bach to Baby Family Concert in Cambridge
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, children and you.
Unmissable Show: David Hockney Beneath The Surface
Dive beneath the surface of David Hockney's iconic swimming pools in MODO's submersive summer exhibition with memoriam media room.
Cambridge Bank Heist Experience
Explore the city like never before with our cutting-edge mobile app as your guide. Trek through the streets, crack codes, and solve puzzles linked with Cambridge's most iconic landmarks - it's like starring in your own heist movie.
Voices Across Generations: Journeys from South Asia, Stories from Cambridgeshire
An exhibition co-curated by our Young Historians and the Museum of Cambridge will be on display in the Dining Parlour at the Museum of Cambridge from 17 July to 14 September 2026. A glimpse of the exhibition will also be available in the Enid Porter shopfront window in the museum courtyard.
Professor Filbert’s Plant Heroes
Join Professor Filbert on our summer trail and search for some amazing plant discoveries
Summer Tours and Talks
Enjoy free daily tours and talks throughout the summer.
Summer at the Museums
Fun family days out in Cambridge and beyond Your local museums have a jam-packed programme of free and low-cost activities to keep the whole family entertained this summer!
Cats of Cambridge
From feline friends to fine ceramics, explore Cats of Cambridge at the Museum of Cambridge from 31 July – 5 October.
Cats of Cambridge – Exhibition through the Museum
From feline friends to fine ceramics, explore Cats of Cambridge at the Museum of Cambridge from 31 July – 5 October.
Little Sculptors
Get creative at this hands-on family art event inspired by the collection at the Museum of Classical Archaeology.
STREET ART CLUB
Come and try some of the different styles of street art, including tagging, characters and stencils – make your own characters and tags and use our example stencils, inspired by local artists such as 3ME and the Cambridge Heron. All materials provided including an A4 canvas for you to take away. Feel free to bring a larger canvas or a T-shirt to paint on too!
Bach: Music of hope and consolation
Music of Hope and Consolation J.S. Bach - Solo works for Violin and Cello Harriet Mackenzie - Violin Graham Walker - Cello
Did you know?
Telegenic Cambridge has served as a backdrop for many films and TV series, from the obvious – such as Chariots of Fire, The Theory of Everything and ITV’s Grantchester – to the more unexpected, including Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.