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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.
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.
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.
Visit the Winter Garden
Enjoy flowers, foliage, stems, structure and scent throughout the winter months.
Snowdrop Trail
Stroll around the Garden following our Snowdrop Trail and discover snowdrop facts along the way.
Shakespeare in a Suitcase – Hamlet
“To be, or not to be, that is the question.” With two actors, one musician, seven props, and a suitcase, NIE reimagines Hamlet in an hour-long, family-friendly retelling. Combining Shakespearean verse, modern language and live music, our inventive production brings this famous story to life in a funny and accessible way.
Shakespeare in a Suitcase – Hamlet
The most famous story in the world – in 60 minutes!
Twilight at the Museums
Explore Cambridge museums after hours this February half term and celebrate 20 years of Twilight.
There’s a Snake in my School
Based on David Walliams’ number one bestselling book, There’s A Snake in my School is a ssss-spectacularly funny new musical, coming to the Arts Theatre Cambridge this May.
Cambridge Beer Festival 2026
180+ real ales, 80+ ciders, international beer, mead, wine, and cheese. Food from seven concession stands. CAMRA’s longest running festival, and one of the largest in the UK.
A Squash and a Squeeze
Join us for this heartwarming and hilarious adventure, full of beautiful puppets and enchanting songs, coming to the Arts Theatre Cambridge this May.
The Gruffalo
Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book, coming to the Arts Theatre this June.
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.