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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A specialist stringed instrument store with over 45 years’ experience in music retail, offering a high-quality service and competitive pricing to all musicians.
Country Traditionals are the main UK importers of the hand crafted, hand decorated stoneware made by Ceramika Artystyczna in Boleslawiec, Poland.
Decathlon makes sport accessible to the many by designing, producing and selling great value sports products all over the world. Our Cambridge store in the Grafton Centre is home to 25 sports experts waiting to share their knowledge with you. We also offer bike servicing and repairs in our in store workshop.
For award winning customer service, advice, knowledge and a comprehensive range of outdoor, snowsports equipment our store in Lion Yard is the place to visit. Our staff are runners, skiers, climbers and hikers who live and breathe the outdoors and will always go the extra mile to help.
A small family business offering official Cambridge University apparel and souvenirs, sterling silver jewellery, semi precious stones and amber jewellery, fashion scarves and accessories.
We're the Home County Co., and we hand-pour candles, reed diffusers, and hand care products inspired by counties and regions in the UK.
Ian Stevens has been designing, exhibiting and making leather bags since 1984. All of the products in the shop are made in small quantities by Ian and his wife Jennifer.
We design beautiful, great-quality glasses and sunglasses at £85 - no unnecessary markups, just eyewear that looks and feels great.
An award winning independent shop based in Cambridge City Centre. Iris & Violet sells a range of exclusive, independent fashion brands, accessories, homewares and gifting – all at accessible price points. Brands stocked include Pieces, Y.A.S, FRNCH, Grace & Mila, Bloomingville, Big Metal London and many more.
ABOUT ITECH MOBILES Founded in 2014 by entrepreneur of Itech Mobiles & Laptop Reairs is the leading high tech brand in offering express repairs of any kind of smartphones and tablets. The concept of Itech Mobile was born out of the clear need in the market place for a trusted and specialist solution for those looking for tech repairs. While at university, we identified through his own misfortune with his smartphone that the market was completely under serviced, despite the fact that smartphones and other personal devices were becoming increasing important to our everyday lives. It was here he began his mission to create a trustworthy brand and team who could provide top quality service and quick repairs and in 2006, the very first Itech Mobile store was opened in London. Since the opening of the first store, we have rapidly expanded to many high street, train station and shopping center locations across London and the UK, with many more planned for 2021!
John Lewis and Partners is a department store, we're more than employees, we're owners. That's why we're all called Partners. And that's why we all go above and beyond to offer quality products and outstanding service to the people who matter most - you, our customers.
Laird Hatters is a British independent hatters known for its dedication to traditional craftsmanship and contemporary style. Each hat is designed and handmade by skilled artisans, using time-honoured techniques such as hand-blocking, steaming, stitching, and finishing. With a commitment to quality materials—fine felts, premium tweeds, linens, and leathers—Laird Hatters creates pieces that balance heritage with modern design, offering distinctive styles for both men and women. Founded on the belief that craftsmanship should be personal, sustainable, and built to last, Laird Hatters produces hats in small batches, ensuring attention to detail at every stage. From classic trilbies and fedoras to flat caps and bold statement pieces, each hat reflects the individuality of the wearer. With a shop in Cambridge and a working workshop located in Hertfordshire, Laird Hatters continues to champion British making, combining artistry, authenticity, and style in every handmade piece.
Millers aim to delight their customers with an experience that is genuinely different, we believe music and musical instruments are a great investment, enriching lives with well documented educational, social, and health benefits.
Visit the former Lord Protector’s family home, the only residence still in existence other than Hampton Court. Following a refurbishment, our House now boasts a completely re-vamped Civil War Exhibition with impressive interactive displays and interpretations. You’ll have the opportunity to try on costumes and try out the games of the time as well as truly experience what life was like on the battlefields during the English Civil War in our new mini encampment. Audio handsets bring the story of the impressive Oliver Cromwell House vividly to life.
The Edinburgh Woollen Mill, sells timeless Fashion, for Men's and Ladies. Accessories for all including Cambridge Tourist items. Branded items with established names Such as Harris Tweed, beautiful Cashmere's, Heritage handbags and knitwear.
University of Cambridge celebrated its 800th anniversary in 2009.