- 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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Unique Cambridge
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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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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King’s College and King’s College Chapel
King's College Chapel plays a central role in College life, as well as being the most instantly recognizable and iconic building in Cambridge.
Free
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Mathematical Bridge
The bridge was designed in 1748 by William Etheridge (1709–76), and was built in 1749 by James Essex the Younger (1722–84). I
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Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Plants from all over the world in one great garden, one great day out. Come on in and find out more.
Free
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Park
The Backs
The Backs is a picturesque area to the east of Queen's Road in the city of Cambridge, England, where several colleges of the University of Cambridge back on to the River Cam, their grounds covering both banks of the river.
Punting
Scudamore’s Punting Company
Founded in the early 20th Century, Scudamore's are Cambridge's original punting company.
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Universities & Colleges
Corpus Christi College
Corpus Christi College was founded in 1352. The College provides a stimulating academic and residential environment.
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Great St. Mary’s Church
Come experience our world-famous panoramic views of Cambridge! Climb the 123 steps of the University Church tower and enjoy a 360° view on our newly-refurbished outdoor viewing platform.
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Universities & Colleges
Trinity College
Trinity College is an educational institution comprising 180 Fellows and more than 1,000 students. The College welcomes visitors to Great Court and the Chapel for most of the year.
Free
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Newton’s Apple Tree, Trinity College
This tree was grafted from the actual tree that led Isaac Newton to ponder the theory of gravity.
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The Round Church
Explore the 900 year old Round Church. Discover the story of Cambridge through film, exhibition, guided walks, and historical tours.
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Enchanted Cinema
Enchanted Cinema brings together live music, delicious food and all-star cinema to create an evening of magic from start to finish.
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FLEX Studios
Doing Dance Differently 💜 Changing the image of dance studios and allowing you to be authentically YOU in all of our classes. From yoga to hip hop and everything in between we’ve got you covered. Come & join the FLEX Family today!
Local Nature Reserve
Fulbourn Fen
Fulbourn Fen is a 27.3 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire. It is privately owned and managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire
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GALLERIE V
GALLERIE V is a Cambridge-based youth gallery which opened its doors on May 19, 2021. Our mission is to support, inspire, and educate the local youth community, by showcasing the work of young artists aged 14-25 from all over the UK in group open call exhibitions. By providing a platform for artists to express their creativity, we aim to create a community which enables young individuals to showcase and develop their creative potential.
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Gonville and Caius College
Gonville & Caius – we’re usually known simply as 'Keys' – is home to nearly 1,000 undergraduates, graduates and academics.
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Walking & Cycling Routes
Grantchester Filming Locations Walking Tour
Enjoy a guided Grantchester tour through the idyllic village on the outskirts of Cambridge, as seen in the hit ITV drama. The TV show, Grantchester is filmed on location in and around the village which is situated just a couple of miles away from the historic city of Cambridge. The first episode was aired in 2014 when the world was introduced to Sydney Chambers: a village vicar who discovered a taste for sleuthing when he teamed up with Detective Inspector Geordie Keating. This 2-hour walking tour starts in the heart of Grantchester. You’ll be guided through familiar locations that required very little set dressing to transport them back to the 1950s. You may be surprised at how many film locations can be found on the vicar’s doorstep! You’ll pass by the Village Hall where Sydney and Geordie head when looking for the missing girl, Abigail Redmond, and see the pub where Sydney comforts Munir Ali as he drowns his sorrows after the death of his brother, Zafir. Many of the show’s memorable moments take place in Grantchester Meadows, so pull on your walking boot, because no Grantchester tour would be complete without a visit to the Meadows. You’ll see the most filmed locations including the very opening scene of Grantchester, when Amanda and Sydney end up in the river when the rope swing breaks. You’ll see the footbridge over which the young boy, Archie runs when he’s chased by the man with the colourful scarf! Never fear, we wouldn’t leave out the opening scene for Series 2 when Sydney and Geordie strip off and dive into the Cam! Not to mention the Christmas special when Amanda goes into labor! Scenes in the Meadow and by the river included moments of loneliness, heartache, love, guilt, happiness and above all friendship, all of which will be discussed during the tour. What better way to reminisce over these scenes than by enjoying a leisurely walk along the banks of the River Cam? The middle part of the tour includes a 20 minute (approximately) walk along the river, where you may be lucky enough to spot people punting, enjoying picnics and walking dogs who may or may not be called Dickens! As you make your way back to the village you’ll be able to see the homes of Leonard’s flame, Daniel and Sydney’s love interest, Amanda. Your guide will point out spots where the police found abandoned cars, brutal murders were committed and suspicious deaths investigated. The tours highlights include the Church of Saint Andrew and Saint Mary whose interior and exterior feature heavily throughout all 6 series of Grantchester. So many memorable scenes have been filmed inside this church including Mrs Maguire’s marriage to Jack and the ‘Brechtian’ Christmas nativity directed by Leonard. Next to the church, you’ll see the real vicarage where both-heart breaking and heart-warming scenes were filmed and you’ll get a chance to quietly enjoy the charming graveyard with its ancient gravestones, striking war memorial, and elegant red brick wall. The final stop for the tour is at the infamous and charming Orchard Tea Garden, which has been referenced since series 1 of Grantchester. After the tour, you are invited to put your feet up and relax in the beautiful orchard and sample some of the Tea Garden’s tasty treats. (Not included as part of the tour) Mrs Chapman would approve! The tour route is a little under 2 miles and includes some rough terrain and hills. The tour will go at a leisurely pace and include stops where the guide will share anecdotes and trivia about Grantchester, however, a reasonable level of fitness is required. The Grantchester tour will go ahead come rain or shine and some parts of the tour may be quite muddy, we, therefore, request that you dress appropriately.
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Great St. Mary’s Church
Come experience our world-famous panoramic views of Cambridge! Climb the 123 steps of the University Church tower and enjoy a 360° view on our newly-refurbished outdoor viewing platform.
Leisure Activities
Gymfinity Kids
At Gymfinity Kids we host weekly classes for children of all levels, from babies to 16 years.
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Hada Therapies
Hada Therapies is nestled in the heart of Cambridge. Where Facial Massage Therapy is at the centre of every holistic facial, stimulating circulation, nourishing the skin and exercising the facial muscles. Treatments are bespoke and intuitve, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and absolutely glowing.
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Haunted Cambridge Tours
Cambridge guides' scariest storytellers are running ghost tours every Friday and Saturday at 18:30.
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Hidden Cambridge
Discover the heart of the ancient city, some of the hidden nooks and crannies you’ve never noticed before around the river crossing and quayside area.
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Hills Road Sports and Tennis Centre
Welcome to Hills Road Sports & Tennis Centre, the sports centre with something for everyone.
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Histon Road Recreation
Play area, football goals, modular climber.
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Huntingdon Art Gallery
Huntingdon Art Gallery showcases selected local artists within Cambs Lock.
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Impressive PR
The incredible ‘Showstopper! The Improvised Musical’ is on a nationwide tour and will be at Peterborough’s New Theatre on 31st May. “Amazing! Absolutely brilliant! Congratulations The Showstoppers you took my 24hr challenge and succeeded 200%” ELAINE PAIGE Spontaneous musical comedy at its finest, it is the first ever long-form improv show to have a full West End run and to be nominated and win an Olivier Award! Completely improvised and genuinely entirely different every night, this is a must-see show! For those who haven’t yet experienced the live phenomenon that is ‘Showstopper! The Improvised Musical’, the show is a fully realised musical created on the spot from audience suggestions. The cast transform suggestions for settings, genres, musical styles and even the name of the show into ingenious storylines with hilarious characters. From Pink Floyd to Stephen Sondheim, via a primary school, Ancient Egypt, or a mattress shop – if the audience can suggest it, The Showstoppers will perform it. It’s hugely funny to watch. The group are long running, well known and renowned for their improvisation work. Most cast members have also received acclaim in their own right. The Showstoppers have been working on the show since 2008, figuring out how to improvise in increasingly esoteric styles, including musical, dance, straight theatre, and film genres to name but a few. In the Autumn of 2015, it became the first longform improv show to have a full run in the West End at the Apollo Theatre, for which it won the Olivier Award for Best Entertainment & Family Show.
City Tours
Inside King’s College Chapel
Step inside and feel the magic. Our guides are invited by King’s to lead tours of Cambridge’s most recognisable landmark.
Did you know?
One of Cambridge’s most eye-catching pieces of public art is the Snowy Farr sculpture in the Market Square.