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’.
Modern hotel next to Cambridge Station offering stylish rooms, a café, and easy access to the city Centre, universities, and attractions.
Adjective Hank Marvin (colloquial) Starving; very hungry.
We are lucky enough to have two shops in Cambridge so, whether you’re visiting for a bit of shopping or you’re on your way to work, pop in and grab a coffee or linger longer with one of our famous hearty full English breakfasts. We are at 19 Lion Yard and 54 Sidney Street, right in the middle of the beautiful, historic town centre. Across both locations, we serve freshly roasted coffee, delicious homemade cakes and other local goodies to tempt your tastebuds.
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.
Not many pubs can claim to have served a man a pint just after he’d discovered the secret of life itself, but The Eagle can! It was in this city centre pub that scientists Francis Crick and James Watson announced their discovery of DNA in the 1953.