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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.
Exhibition: Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig
The Museum of Cambridge invites families to rediscover the much-loved childhood classic Angelina Ballerina with our new exhibition!
Eddington Beer Garden 2026
Eddington's flagship community event is back for its fourth year this Spring!
Linton Children’s Book Festival
Free family book festival (16–17 May) with author talks, workshops and performances, plus plenty of creative activities for children.
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.
Ideas in Bloom: PhD Talks in the Library
An informal monthly evening of ideas, drinks, and conversation with PhD researchers at University Arms.
Open Gardens
We look forward to welcoming you to our Spring Open Gardens, which offers exclusive garden access, refreshments, family-friendly activities and a warm Waresley welcome.
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 Art of Floristry
Spring low arrangement workshop with expert florists. Includes seasonal blooms, vessel & fizz. Create and take home your own elegant design
The Wind in the Willows
Paperback Theatre’s charming open-air adaptation of The Wind in the Willows, set against the stunning backdrop of our beautiful hillside amphitheatre!
Once Upon a Time in Fenland
Presented by New International Encounter Join NIE's ensemble of Actor/Musicians as they mix fact, fiction, and the stories of local school children to tell you the history of the Fens and the land on which we live.
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.
Ideas in Bloom: PhD Talks in the Library
An informal monthly evening of ideas, drinks, and conversation with PhD researchers at University Arms.
Malory Towers
High jinks, high drama and high spirits – Malory Towers is a show for boys, girls, and all grown-up children who still dream of midnight feasts and Cornish clifftops.
Bach to Baby Family Concert in Cambridge
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, children and you.
Did you know?
A staggering 121 affiliates of the University of Cambridge have been awarded the Nobel Prize since 1904