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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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Little Robin’s Christmas Trail
Join Little Robin in the Botanic Garden to find some festive plants.
Harold Offeh: Mmm Gotta Try a Little Harder, It Could Be Sweet
The first major solo exhibition of Harold Offeh’s work in a UK institution, this exhibition will explore two decades of the artist’s videos, performances and projects that have taken place across the world.
Christmas at Wimpole
The National Trust’s Wimpole Estate is set to shine even brighter this winter as Christmas at Wimpole returns for a fifth year.
Dancing on the Edge of Chaos – an exhibition of printmaking by 6 new artists
An exhibition of original printmaking by six new artists at Curwen Print Study Centre, Great Thurlow, CB9 7LF. 24th November to 22nd December, Monday - Friday 10-4pm. Free parking on site.
Cambridge Botanic Lights 2025
Join us for 2025's Cambridge Botanic Lights trail around Cambridge University Botanic Garden!
Sleeping Beauty
Join us this Christmas and let the magic unfold as the curtain rises on a brand-new pantomime, and an exciting new chapter for The Arts Theatre!
Visit the Winter Garden
Enjoy flowers, foliage, stems, structure and scent throughout the winter months.
Snow White
A spectacular Christmas show direct from New York’s Broadway! New International Encounter (NIE), the makers of The Snow Queen, Beauty and the Beast and Hansel & Gretel, bring to you a re-telling of the classic fairy tale Snow White. NIE have adapted the classic Grimm tale with their signature blend of live music, joyful comedy and storytelling to create an enchanting show which will be enjoyed by all.
HQ Nights Exclusive Christmas Parties – ‘Cirque du Christmas’!
HQ Nights Christmas Parties will immerse you in a fabulous, fully themed & superbly unique Festive spectacular with guaranteed wow factor!
Meet Father Christmas at Anglesey Abbey
This December, make magical memories with a very special visit to Father Christmas at Anglesey Abbey.
Santa’s Science Spectacular
This December, Cambridge Science Centre invites you to discover the magic of science with its brand-new live show, Santa’s Science Spectacular! Running every weekend and during the school holidays, visit us for plenty of science filled unmissable family fun packed with ‘Wow!” moments.
Cambridge Winter Beer Festival 2025
90+ real ales, ciders and perries, craft beer, and international beer. Food available.
Interstellar: Tribute to Hans Zimmer by Mystery Ensemble
Join Mystery Ensemble for “Interstellar: Tribute to Hans Zimmer” — an immersive concert celebrating the majestic scores of Hans Zimmer. Expect sweeping orchestral arrangements, rich textures, and cinematic soundscapes that transport you through space, time, and emotion. An unforgettable evening for film-music lovers and live-concert fans alike.
Antonio Vivaldi: Four Seasons by Mystery Ensemble
Experience the vivid moods of spring’s bloom, summer’s heat, autumn’s harvest, and winter’s chill brought to life in this masterwork — re-imagined with contemporary energy and performed with exceptional artistry. A perfect evening for lovers of timeless music and fresh interpretations alike.
Guided House Tour
Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for an introductory guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.
Handel’s Messiah by Candlelight
Eboracum Baroque perform Handel’s celebrated work, Messiah on Saturday 13th December in Great St Mary’s Church, Cambridge.
Did you know?
The first game of football, as we know it, was played in Cambridge in 1848.