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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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Downing College Spring Garden Tour with Afternoon Tea
Guided by Jack Sharp, Head Gardener, experience spring at Downing College by scrolling through the College grounds. On a spring tour: Soak up the sight and fragrances of trees coming into leaf and new woodland blossoms. Enjoy plants ‘waking up’ across the borders, beds and woodland. Spot the first bulbs and Hellebore flowers in early Spring. See the Downing College tulip created specifically and currently exclusively for Downing College growing in situ in April. Enjoy the Alliums and Roses all over College but notably at their late Spring best in May in the tranquil Rose garden
Propagation Workshop Downing College
Wednesday 28 April 2027, from 10.30am to 12.30pm Wednesday 13 October 2027, from 10.30am to 12.30pm A propagation workshop for gardeners looking to expand their knowledge. Hands on learning about how to propagate your plants from our experienced gardening team and ‘behind the scenes’ access to Downing’s propagation greenhouses. This workshop would make a lovely experience or gift for the amateur or trainee gardener.
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University of Cambridge was founded in 1209, making it the world's fourth-oldest surviving university.