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’.
Explore our restored windmill and recreated farm buildings, which tells the story of a bustling fen-edge village. Climb to the top of the 19th century tower windmill, discover what life was like in the old school room, village shop and war time Nissen hut (siren included), and experience our working telephone exchange. With vintage vehicles, historic farm tools, traditional craft demonstrations, special event days and historical re-enactments. Burwell Museum and Windmill offers a unique day out for everyone , as we celebrate past and present in Burwell.
The largest hotel set in the heart of the city, minutes from the University of Cambridge colleges with an executive lounge, restaurant and bar.
Modern hotel next to Cambridge Station offering stylish rooms, a café, and easy access to the city Centre, universities, and attractions.
Join us in our central Cambridge Bar which is located within Hilton Cambridge City Centre hotel.
Cambridge University Library is one of the UK’s six legal deposit libraries, which means it receives a copy of every book published in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. It now houses over 8 million books, journals and other items!