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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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RailEx East, run by the Cambridge Model Railway Club
RailEx East 2026, is the Annual show organised by the Cambridge Model Railway Club, takes place on Saturday 12 September 2026, from 10am to 4pm at Cambridge Regional College, Kings Hedges Road, Cambridge. The exhibition will feature two large, step-free halls and showcase more than 25 model railway layouts across a wide range of scales, gauges and railway eras, including 00, N, 0, 009, H0, 16mm and Hornby Dublo. Visitors will also find a wide selection of specialist traders, including Great Eastern Models, Motorail, Keith’s Model Railways and DCC Model Railway Signalling, alongside the 31A Club Sales Stand. Refreshments will be available throughout the day. Admission is £8 for adults and £3 for children, with free admission for under-5s and one child free in groups of two or more children. Free parking and excellent public transport connections are available.
The Cambridge Wedding Fair
University Arms and Grand Arcade warmly welcome you to the Cambridge Autumn Wedding Fair 2026.
Newmarket Sausage Festival
Get ready for a sizzling day of family fun as the Newmarket Sausage Festival returns to Market Square on Saturday 26th September 2026, from 10am to 3pm.
St John’s Eco-Festival
St John’s Eco Festival is a family-friendly, free-entry event to highlight ways in which we can live more sustainably. A variety of environmental organisations will be there to share information about the natural world and suggest ways in which we can shift to low carbon living. There will also be locally sourced, eco-friendly products on sale, plus light lunches and refreshments.
HINXTON HALL WEDDING EXHIBTION
Pre register for this event to receive your BRIDAL GOODIE BAG on arrival!
Cambridgeshire Biodiversity & Regenerative Food Festival
Celebrating Cambridgeshire’s regenerative local food system and a wilder, more nature-filled region.
Downing College Autumn Plant Sale
Find the Gardens team stalls behind the Porters’ Lodge. A selection of perennials, herbs, trees and house plants will be on sale. All plants have been grown on site and will be priced at £2 and £4. Cashless payments only.
Downing College Autumn Plant Sale
Find the Gardens team stalls behind the Porters’ Lodge. A selection of perennials, herbs, trees and house plants will be on sale. All plants have been grown on site and will be priced at £2 and £4. Cashless payments only.
Nearly New Bay and Children’s sale
Fowlmere Playgroup Thrift runs as a 'pop-up' shop meaning it’s never been easier to sell your preloved baby and childrens items and snap up some bargains.
Cambridge Bead Fair – Sun 18th Oct 2026 – Free Entry and Refreshments!
Beads and Pearls For The Home Jewellery Maker. Many New Semi Precious Beads Just Imported. Free Entry and Refreshments!
Bring ‘n’ Byte Sale
Buy, sell, or exchange retro tech at CCH! Oct 25, 10am-3pm. Standard museum entry applies for buyers (£12 seller tables)
Retro Computer Festival 2026 (Space Edition)
Retro Computer Festival 2026 is Go for landing! This year we'll boldly go to a galaxy far far away. And Houston, we hope there's no problems. As you might have guessed, the theme is SPACE!
Did you know?
Part of Queen’s College, The Mathematical Bridge is something of an architectural feat, using exclusively straight pieces of timber to create an elegant arched appearance.