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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
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Workshops, Talks & Lectures
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A Selection of Portuguese Wines & Port
Join us for a special evening exploring the diversity of Portuguese wines and Port, hosted by Rui Santil from Liberty Wines.
The Marbles Screening + Q&A (12A)
We're delighted to welcome the film's director David Wilkinson and Professor Paul Cartledge for a live Q&A following this screening of documentary film The Marbles.
Exhibition Tour with Curatorial Assistant Megan Breckell
Join Curatorial Assistant Megan Breckell for an introduction to the current exhibition Mmm, Gotta Try a Little Harder, It Could Be Sweet.
African Legacies in Cambridge Museums Tour
Join a thought-provoking tour exploring African collections and histories within the University, led by Uncomfortable Cambridge.
Botany taster day
Come along, and immerse yourself in a warming day of botanical discovery in the depths of winter
The Sleepers: Study Day
The Sleepers: Study Day invites you to an afternoon of talks and conversation around rest, sleep and creative expression.
LATE at Kettle’s Yard
Students from Royal College of Art’s MA in Contemporary Art Practice will stage an evening of performance, music, talks, making and more.
Aromatherapy in winter: How to use essential oils to support wellness
Learn how to prepare essential oils to use safely on your skin, in the bath, for compresses, inhalations and more
Sir Derek Jacobi in Conversation with Richard Clifford
Sir Derek Jacobi, icon of stage and screen, comes to the Arts Theatre this January for an evening with actor and director Richard Clifford.
Cultivating Creations: Gardens and fashion pf the Regency and Late Georgian period
First part in a monthly series examining the interplay of textiles, fashion, culture, and garden design
Curator’s Tour: The Sleepers
Join us for a tour of The Sleepers with the exhibition curator, Laura Moseley.
Winter tree identification
Join Assistant Curator Margeaux Apple and learn how to identify trees all year round, without the traditional aid of leaves and flowers.
Growing succulents: Theory and practice
Expert advice from the Botanic Garden’s Experimental and Nursery Horticulturist Katie Sarll on propagation techniques for succulent plants.
In Conversation and Book Launch: Mmm, Gotta Try a Little Harder, It Could Be Sweet
Join us for an in conversation between Harold Offeh and Sepake Angiama.
Plant-powered beauty routines
Transform your skin care with plant power! Discover how to use ordinary plant-based ingredients to enhance your daily beauty routine
African Legacies in Cambridge Museums Tour
Join a thought-provoking tour exploring African collections and histories within the University, led by Uncomfortable Cambridge.
Did you know?
Cambridge Folk Festival is one of the longest running folk festivals in the world, having launched in 1965. It takes place each summer at Cherry Hinton Hall park, and features an eclectic line-up of traditional and modern folk, as well blues, country and roots acts.