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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From cute tearooms to quirky cafes, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to coffee shops in Cambridgeshire. Hot Number Coffee serves up what many locals believe to be the best brew in the city, Bould Brothers is a quaint little cafe that creates an oasis of calm and tranquillity, and Fitzbillies is a world- famous cake shop; Stephen Fry tweeted about its Chelsea buns, celebrating them as ‘unmatched anywhere’.
Savour a true taste of France in Cambridge with our authentic French crêpes, exquisite pastries, hot chocolates and speciality coffee.
Modern hotel next to Cambridge Station offering stylish rooms, a café, and easy access to the city Centre, universities, and attractions.
Pages Coffee House opened on Trumpington Street at the start of October 2023. Founder and Cambridge local Jasmine Jayyousi had a desire to add another independent spot to the mix with the hope it'd become a core part of the community and keep the city's unique spirit alive. Serving beans from London roastery Monmouth and baked goods from Borough Market, Pages provides a slice of the big city but served up in a more relaxing environment. Along with supplying a daily caffeine fix their menu also offers speciality lattes such as matcha, beetroot or turmeric which have added health benefits for those who are looking to try something a bit different.
Stir is an independent and locally owned social space made for locals but welcoming everyone, serving speciality coffee, freshly baked goods, seasonal brunches and takeaway lunches.
VRXTRA is a premier destination for virtual reality (VR) entertainment, offering an exciting array of immersive experiences, games, and activities tailored for families, parties, and adventurous individuals. Whether you’re seeking collaborative puzzles, thrilling action, or free-roam exploration, VRXTRA has something for everyone.
The city’s name is known around the world, but it wasn’t always called Cambridge. In the Middle Ages it was known as Grantabridge, meaning the bridge over the river Granta (one of the sources of the River Cam).