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Things to Do in Cambridge

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Interactive gin and cocktail classes with a focus on botanicals and mixology, set in a convenient location for an engaging day out. Enjoy creating personalized gin recipes.
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Historic chapel with grand architecture and stained glass, known for its fan-vaulted ceilings and ties to Tudor history. Features exhibitions and a renowned choir.
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Tranquil gardens with themed areas and glasshouses, showcasing diverse plant life and seasonal blooms. Offers picnic spots and educational plant biology displays.
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Reflective World War II memorial with a serene visitor center, tranquil grounds, and poignant displays. Ideal for a contemplative exploration of history and sacrifice.
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Educational zoology showcase with a variety of animal skeletons and extinct species exhibits, including a prominent whale skeleton and engaging sea life displays.
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Interactive computer and gaming museum with a blend of retro and modern exhibits, providing a nostalgic and educational journey through computing history.
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Compact market with a diverse array of stalls including street food, fresh produce, books, and crafts. Features a quaint vibe with a noted bakery and outdoor eating options.
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Historic chapel featuring intricate stained glass windows and a majestic vaulted ceiling, set amidst scenic riverside grounds with a rich exhibition.
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Art-filled residence featuring early to mid-20th-century works, with thematic exhibits such as West Indian carnivals and Palestinian embroidery. Enjoy a house tour for a blend of art and ambiance.
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Historical airfield museum with interactive exhibits, vintage vehicle rides, and educational displays about local wartime history. Ideal for family outings with engaging activities for children.
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  • Cintiam09
    Southampton, UK137 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge is a true treasure for history and art lovers. With a vast collection spanning various cultures and periods, its section dedicated to Ancient Egypt is particularly fascinating.

    Upon entering the room of mummies and sarcophagi, you are immediately transported to a world of mystery and wonder. The mummies, carefully preserved over the centuries, offer an intriguing glimpse into the funerary practices and beliefs of the ancient Egyptians. The sarcophagi, with their intricate details and vibrant colors, are true works of art that tell stories about life and death.

    The atmosphere of the museum is engaging, and the exhibits are well-organized, providing clear information about each piece. The guides and informational materials help deepen understanding of the rich Egyptian culture.

    Visiting the Fitzwilliam Museum is an unmissable experience for anyone in Cambridge. In addition to the mummies and sarcophagi, the museum houses an impressive collection of paintings, sculptures, and artifacts from around the world. It’s a true journey through time that leaves any visitor enchanted!
    Written January 31, 2025
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  • Liz S
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We attended the molecular mixology session and it was really great fun. Helen, who led the session, was brilliant and the evening was very well put together. Lots of fun science and visuals and tasty cocktails too!
    Written February 7, 2025
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  • Ruth P
    Lutz, FL176 contributions
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    Kings College Chapel is a must see when you are visiting Cambridge. The amazing structure took over 100 years to build. The construction was started by Henry VI in 1446. Think about the age of this magnificent building and how many craftsmen work on this incredible building. The soaring ceilings, the details the engineering process is something to see
    Written February 2, 2025
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  • Ramadama
    New Providence, NJ2,946 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We enjoyed walking around Oxford and would recommend visiting with a couple or family. The buildings have so much character.
    Written December 10, 2024
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  • Minnou
    United Kingdom462 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We went on the first night of the Botanic Lights show, and they were spectacular. Lots of different zones, great music and wonderful special effects - the Fairy grove was amazing. And a light show with references to Darwin and the Beagle projected onto the Old Head Gardeners House. Book now before it’s sold out!
    Written November 30, 2024
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  • Bailey S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was a beautiful and jarring place to visit. You can truly feel the wait of our soldiers sacrifice when you visit. I would highly recommend taking the time to visit. It was one of my favorite things that I did during my trip to Cambridge.
    Written February 10, 2025
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  • Sarah T
    Birmingham, UK3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Came here with my girlfriend a short while ago. Really nice museum. You can tell a lot of passion went into getting it the way it is
    Written November 14, 2024
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  • Amber J
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We held a corporate gaming evening for 80 delegates at the Centre for Computing History, and it was an incredible experience! The staff were exceptional—extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and so helpful with both setting up and clearing away. They truly went above and beyond to make the evening run smoothly.

    The venue itself was perfect, with plenty of space for our group to enjoy the gaming activities. We also had pizzas delivered, which we ate in the foyer, and this worked seamlessly.

    Overall, it was a fantastic event, and we couldn’t recommend the Centre for Computing History enough. A big thank you to the wonderful team there!
    Written January 21, 2025
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  • Vandieman111
    Adelaide, Australia1,374 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a very good place to pick up an interesting and reasonably priced lunch. Selections range from paella to beef rendang and polish sausage.
    Written September 7, 2024
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  • Vandieman111
    Adelaide, Australia1,374 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful grounds and elegant buildings. The view over the pastures at sunset is quite lovely and the grazing animals give it a very rural feeling.
    Written September 7, 2024
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  • The_Coach55
    Ruislip, UK1,393 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Kettle’s Yard is situated around two and a half miles to the north west of Cambridge station.

    I took bus A from the station which dropped me close to Kettle’s Yard.

    There was a free exhibition by Zimbabwean artist Portia Zvavahera on show. I enjoyed her colourful works, some of which related to the pain of childbirth.

    There was a charge (£5.25 with an Art Fund card) to see the cottages via a timed ticket.

    These cottages were purchased by Jim Eden, curator of Tate Britain at the time and his wife Helen back in the Fifties.

    They housed his large collection of art and other artefacts.

    There’s a huge collection of Alfred Wallis paintings which were terrific. Ben Nicholson, Barbara Hepworth, Lucy Rie and Bernard Leach also feature prominently.

    There is a small Joan Miro painting which apparently the artist donated in exchange for lunch.

    I also liked the drawings and sculptures by Henri Gaudier-Brzeska as well as the ‘Flattened Vase’ by Zoe Ellison.

    I used the on-site cafe and enjoyed a bowl of sweet potato and red pepper soup with bread & butter and an elderflower Pimm’s to drink for just over £16.
    Written November 6, 2024
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  • Heidi C
    28 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nothing else to say other than amazing. I came here with my Dad and the best thing about this place wasn’t even the artefacts or displays, it was the volunteers running the place and the stories they were able to tell us.
    The items were personal and all had stories to tell and the volunteers clearly have genuine passion and heart for every single one of them. We were there for two hours and didn’t get through the whole museum. We were too busy talking to the volunteers and hearing everything they had to say about the museum, the area and the items.
    We will 100% be returning to complete the museum and if you come here please don’t be afraid to talk to the staff, you will miss a whole lot if you don’t. The stories they tell are priceless and can’t be found anywhere else.
    Well worth the visit and is a must see if you are in the area
    Written October 30, 2024
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