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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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Swing Into Christmas with the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
A magical evening of festive and non-festive classics, with some of the nation's top vocal and musical talents. ‘Swing Into Christmas’ with the 30-piece Down for the Count Swing Orchestra – perfect holiday fun for all ages!
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at University Arms
Step into an evening of timeless elegance with our New Year’s Gala Package
Exhibition Tour: Sunil Gupta: Life with a Camera, 1970 – Today
Join us for an exhibition tour with Curator & Exhibition Manager Guy Haywood.
In Conversation: Sunil Gupta and Charan Singh
Join us in the Kettle’s Yard house for an evening in conversation with exhibition artist Sunil Gupta and his long term collaborator Charan Singh, chaired by Kettle’s Yard Director Andrew Nairne.
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.
Cambridge Beer Festival 2027
180+ real ales, 80+ ciders and perries, international beer, mead, wine, and cheese.
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.