Things to See & Do

Things to See & Do

Discover what you can do in Cambridge

There’s something for everyone when it comes to entertainment in Cambridge. You can go punting on the River Cam, enjoy a picnic in the park, join a walking tour of the city or explore further afield from the seat of a bicycle following the excellent network of cycle paths in and around the city.

King’s College Chapel is celebrated for its choral services including the famous A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, broadcast live by the BBC to the nation and across the globe on Christmas Eve. If you have a chance to hear the sublime Choir of King’s College, you will be enchanted. Choral Evensong is sung here most days during term time, as it is in many other college chapels – all free and open to everyone.

As well as the free-to-enter University of Cambridge’s Fitzwilliam Museum, which houses world-class collections of art and antiquities spanning centuries and civilisations, and Kettle’s Yard, one of the country’s finest galleries and a major centre for 20th century and contemporary art, visitors will find a wide range of artworks, sculpture trail walks and galleries to appreciate.

Theatre lovers will delight in the range of performances on offer, from student theatre to touring and West End shows. Come summer, Cambridge is buzzing with al fresco performances of music in the parks and green spaces as part of the annual Summer in the City programme of events.

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KEY FACTS
  • The Fitzwilliam Museum houses a world-renowned collection of over half a million works of art
  • An estimated 900,000 people go punting each year in Cambridge.
  • Grab a pint at the Eagle Pub, the birthplace of the discovery of DNA and haven for WW2 airmen

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The Fitzwilliam Museum

The Fitzwilliam Museum is the lead partner of the spectacular collections of the University of Cambridge Museums (UCM) and Botanic Garden.

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Byrons Pool
Park

Byrons Pool

Weir pool.

Camboats
City Tours
Key Sites to Visit
Leisure Activities

Camboats

Cambridge longest running river boat tours. Explore Cambridge buy river , city and beyond. Private group/family trips and public hop-on tours.

Cambourne Comedy Club
Bars & Clubs
Theatres & Cinemas

Cambourne Comedy Club

Big Deal Comedy is well known for its fantastic comedy nights, with plenty of customer testimonials to prove it. "Such a good night, comedy was 1st rate and the bar efficient and reasonable. Will definitely be back" Andy, Cambourne

Cambridge Arts Theatre
Theatres & Cinemas

Cambridge Arts Theatre

Cambridge Arts Theatre is a proudly independent theatrical charity.

Cambridge Arts Theatre
Theatres & Cinemas

Cambridge Arts Theatre

One of the finest regional theatres in the UK, hosting world-class touring productions and many West-End transfers to the heart of Cambridge and the surrounding areas.

Cambridge Corn Exchange
Theatres & Cinemas

Cambridge Corn Exchange

The Cambridge Corn Exchange is one of the UK's popular music and arts venue, hosting some of the worlds best known artists.

Cambridge County Polo Club
Leisure Activities

Cambridge County Polo Club

Welcome to Cambridge County Polo Club, nestling in an idyllic rural setting of 220 acres of polo estate, between Cambridge and Newmarket, close to Anglesey Abbey.

Cambridge Escape Rooms
Leisure Activities

Cambridge Escape Rooms

Cambridge Escape Rooms is the top rated escape room in Cambridgeshire.

Cambridge Flower School
Leisure Activities

Cambridge Flower School

Looking for a creative morning, afternoon or full day whilst visiting Cambridge? Checkout our range of floristry courses and workshops.

Cambridge Highlights Tour
City Tours

Cambridge Highlights Tour

See the best of Cambridge on a 90-minute Cambridge Highlights Walking Tour!

Cambridge Ice Arena
Leisure Activities

Cambridge Ice Arena

Cambridge Ice Arena is a full size, year-round, state-of-the-art ice rink near Cambridge International Airport.

Cambridge Junction
Theatres & Cinemas

Cambridge Junction

The venue in Cambridge where art meets life.

Cambridge Literary Festival
Books
Universities & Colleges

Cambridge Literary Festival

Two festivals and events throughout the year, hosting literary greats, debut writers, scientists, artists, politicians, comedians and children's authors, all "For the Love of Books".

Cambridge Local Nature Reserve

Cambridge Local Nature Reserve

The Local Nature Reserves (LNR’s) in Cambridge are for both people and wildlife.

Cambridge Museum of Technology
Museums & Galleries

Cambridge Museum of Technology

Cambridge Museum of Technology is the home of our industrial heritage. Learn about the story of sewage and waste disposal in the Victorian Pumping Station.

Cambridge Museum of Technology
Museums & Galleries

Cambridge Museum of Technology

Home of our industrial heritage, based in the city’s historic sewage pumping station next to the river Cam.

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Did you know?

Want to visit Europe’s largest air museum? Pay a visit to IWM Duxford, which houses a huge collection of aircraft and aviation exhibits, as well as hosting regular flying displays.