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
Find out more
Family Friendly
( Events for:)
All That Jazz
Jazz nights come to Parker’s Tavern bar at the University Arms, every Friday.
Segway Events
Segway Events established in 2010, is a unique, family fun outdoor experience, based across the UK. Segway Events will be operating at Hinchingbrooke Park in February, April, July, August and October.
Easter Punt and Hunt
Look no further, this April the Traditional Punting Company have put together an Easter themed scavenger hunt to entertain the kids during the Easter school holiday. Take to river and iconic cobbled streets to follow the Easter Bunny, spot the Easter Eggs and crack the code to retrieve your special sweet prize. Fill your day in Cambridge with fun and laughter for the entire family with the ultimate Easter punting and scavenger hunt experience.
Steam Weekend @CambridgeMuseumofTechnology
Have all your senses stimulated by our magnificent engines
Bach to Baby Easter Holiday Family Concert in Cambridge
Bach to Baby brings you critically acclaimed concerts for baby and you this Easter! We bring our world-class musicians right to you for babies, tots and grown-ups.
Mathematics Discovery Day
Free family event - discover patterns, explore your creative thinking and develop your problem-solving skills with hands-on mathematical activities for all ages from 8+.
Easter Bundle: Kids Stay Free!
Enlighten young minds with a family visit to Cambridge this Easter break. Children up to the age of 16 years old stays for free at University Arms and we have curated a calendar of complimentary activities to keep you all entertained alongside access to the best family fun the city can offer. Expect treasure hunts, walking tours, egg decorating and more – we even have jazz in the bar on Friday night for parents!
Wonderland Easter Experience
Feel the Easter Magic at Willow Wonderland: White Rabbits Egg Trail | Mad Hatters Teepee Party | Easter Crafts | Close Up Magic & More!
Mamma Mia Spectacular
A fully Immersive dinner performance in a purpose built venue.
NSPCC Aperitivo Charity Evening
Do join us for a wonderful evening at the Lawn, Gonville Hotel for delicious food and company and a chance to unwind with friends and colleagues. Last year the Childline service handled 200,000 counselling sessions from children who felt they had no-one else to turn to. The NSPCC estimate that around 2,700 of these sessions were with children from Cambridgeshire. It costs just £4 to answer one call to Childline so you could really help make a difference to children in Cambridgeshire and across the UK. Tickets can be purchased online or call Karen on 07738 604848 if you would like any further information. Together we meet. Together we share. Together we can end child abuse.
Bach to Baby Easter Holiday Family Concert in Cambridge
Bach to Baby brings you critically acclaimed concerts for baby and you this Easter! We bring our world-class musicians right to you for babies, tots and grown-ups.
Eddington Beer Garden 2023
A pop-up outdoor Beer Garden in Eddington Square, Cambridge is arriving for one weekend only from 28-29 April 2023!
Bartlow 3 Counties Charity Walk
Annual charity walk now in its 18th year.Walks suitable for all ages, abilities. Access across beautiful countryside some of which is private land. Children's activities included in ticket price. After the walks there are activities in the farm yard. Jazz band, local beer, food stalls, bouncy castle. Cheaper to buy tickets on line.
Bat Safari Punting
Grab this chance to see our fantastic local bat population as they emerge from hibernation in May and follow their activities until their return to a snug hideout for winter.
Bach to Baby Half Term Family Concert in Cambridge
Bach to Baby brings you critically acclaimed concerts for baby and you this Half Term! We bring our world-class musicians right to you for babies, tots and grown-ups.
The Cambridge Club Festival
The Cambridge Club returns for another feel-good festival of Music, Arts & Culture for all ages on 9-11 June – featuring Lionel Richie, Grace Jones, Kool & The Gang & many more. Join us for a journey of Disco & Discovery this summer...
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.