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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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Festive Indian Block Printing
Discover the art of Indian block printing in this festive hands-on workshop. Explore pattern, colour and design while learning traditional techniques. Choose from over 500 hand-carved blocks, including festive designs, and enjoy creating something unique in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
Trinity Connections
A recital of music for Violin and Piano by three Trinity composers: Charles Villiers Stanford, Alan Gray and Ralph Vaughan Williams
Camsail – November meeting
Learn about life at Port Lockroy in Antarctica through a sailing lens. Its history as a whaling and then scientific base and the yachts and visitors that still pass through today.
This Flight Tonight- Songs of Joni
'This Flight Tonight- The Songs of Joni Mitchell' an intimate acoustic tribute to the music of Joni Mitchell... presenting Mitchell's music as it would have been performed in Joni's early performances. This Flight Tonight stay true to Mitchells Vision for her music with a faithful, respectful recital of Joni's finest songs.
This Flight Tonight- The Songs of Joni Mitchell
Acclaimed songwriters Zervas & Pepper present 'This Flight Tonight-The Songs of Joni Mitchell' an intimate acoustic tribute to the music of Joni Mitchell... featuring songs such as 'California', 'Blue', 'Woodstock' 'Both Sides Now', 'Carey', 'Coyote', 'A Case Of You', and many more...
The Common Thread – November Business Networking Morning
University Arms’ relaxed monthly networking morning, bringing together Cambridge’s founders, consultants, creatives and professionals.
Christmas Lights Switch On at Station Square 2026
Cambridge is getting ready to welcome the festive season this November, with two Christmas light switch-on events set to bring the city to life and mark the official countdown to Christmas. The two events will kick-start the festive season in Cambridge, bringing together residents, visitors, businesses and communities for a celebration of everything the city has to offer at Christmas.
Haylock Consort – Tomkins: These Distracted Tymes
Join the Haylock Consort at 6.30pm on Friday 13th November in the Chapel of Robinson College Cambridge for an evening commemorating the life and work of the Welsh composer, Thomas Tomkins. This concert is free to attend and will last approximately 35 minutes.
An Introduction to Glass Painting with Flora Jamieson
Join stained-glass artist Flora Jamieson for an introduction to the traditional art of glass painting. Take inspiration from the stained glass at David Parr House and our collection of decorative designs by F. R. Leach & Sons, the Cambridge decorative arts firm where David Parr worked. Learn historic stained-glass painting techniques and create your own beautifully painted glass quarry, which will be kiln-fired, finished and ready to hang in your home.
Retro Computer Festival 2026 (Space Edition)
Retro Computer Festival 2026 is Go for landing! This year we'll boldly go to a galaxy far far away. And Houston, we hope there's no problems. As you might have guessed, the theme is SPACE!
Retro Computer Festival 2026 (Space Edition) – Saturday 14th November
Retro Computer Festival 2026 is Go for landing! This year we'll boldly go to a galaxy far far away. And Houston, we hope there's no problems. As you might have guessed, the theme is SPACE!
Retro Computer Festival 2026 (Space Edition) – Saturday 14th November
Retro Computer Festival 2026 is Go for landing! This year we'll boldly go to a galaxy far far away. And Houston, we hope there's no problems. As you might have guessed, the theme is SPACE!
Susie Dent: Word Perfect
Susie Dent is back with a brand-new collection of facts and stories, reminding us just how unpredictable, wayward and utterly magical our mother tongue can be.
Retro Computer Festival 2026 (Space Edition) – Sunday 15th November
Retro Computer Festival 2026 is Go for landing! This year we'll boldly go to a galaxy far far away. And Houston, we hope there's no problems. As you might have guessed, the theme is SPACE!
Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote
Hit show Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote returns with an interactive screening of a classic Murder, She Wrote episode. Can you solve it before Jessica?
The BIG Switch On at Market Square 2026
Cambridge is getting ready to welcome the festive season this November, with two Christmas light switch-on events set to bring the city to life and mark the official countdown to Christmas. The two events will kick-start the festive season in Cambridge, bringing together residents, visitors, businesses and communities for a celebration of everything the city has to offer at Christmas.
Did you know?
One of Cambridge University’s most famous traditions is May Week, which actually takes place in early June. Heralding the end of the academic year, it’s a time when students enjoy lavish balls and garden parties before dispersing for the summer.