- 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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Featured Things to See and Do
City Tours
Cantab Tours Ltd
Private tailored guided tours of Cambridge, the University and colleges. Tours can be arranged for group sizes from just one person up to 250 plus.
Free
Gift Shops
Key Sites to Visit
Museums & Galleries
The Fitzwilliam Museum
The Fitzwilliam Museum is the lead partner of the spectacular collections of the University of Cambridge Museums (UCM) and Botanic Garden.
City Tours
Leisure Activities
Punting
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Scudamore’s Punting Company
Discover Cambridge from the River Cam with Scudamore’s, founded in 1910, offering guided tours and self-hire punting from Mill Lane and Quayside.
Free
Museums & Galleries
Museum of Zoology
The University Museum of Zoology is one of Cambridge's major attractions. Our brilliant galleries showcase the diversity of animal life, from marsupials to monkeys, mammoths to manatees. Visit us to discover stories of extinction, survival, evolution and exploration.
City Tours
Key Sites to Visit
Leisure Activities
Punting
Let’s Go Punting
At Let’s Go Punting we offer award-winning private and shared chauffeured punting tours in Cambridge. Sit back, relax and see the majestic Cambridge University 'college backs' in comfort & style.
City Tours
Key Sites to Visit
Leisure Activities
Universities & Colleges
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.
Leisure Activities
Cambridge Rowing Experience
We are delighted to offer a rare and exciting opportunity for you to experience Cambridge’s most iconic sport - ROWING! The experience is aimed at complete beginners irrespective of your level of fitness (T&C's apply). The ultimate aim is to get you to simply experience what it's like to row in Cambridge. We run half-day sessions throughout the year using high quality facilities and equipment.
Punting
Traditional Punting Company
The Traditional Punting Company was started by locals who wanted to showcase the best and most beautiful parts of Cambridge from the most unique perspective – the River Cam.
Art & Framing
Museums & Galleries
David Parr House
David Parr House is an ordinary terraced house with an extraordinary hand-painted interior. Home to the Victorian working-class artist, David Parr and his family, the house is an example of Arts and Crafts workmanship layered with 20th-century social history.
Key Sites to Visit
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.
Museums & Galleries
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
A walk through the Sedgwick Museum will take you on a 4.5 billion year journey through time.
Free
Key Sites to Visit
Museums & Galleries
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
MAA is a museum of humanity's history over hundreds of thousands of years, of world cultures over recent centuries, and of Indigenous life and art in the present.
Punting
Cambridge Chauffeur Punts
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.
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.
Theatres & Cinemas
Arts Picturehouse Cambridge
Arts Picturehouse is a stylish cinema with three screens and relaxed café-bar - the perfect place to sit and have a bite to eat or a drink with friends, and catch up on the latest movie releases.
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Universities & Colleges
Selwyn College
Welcome to Selwyn College, Cambridge. Selwyn combines academic excellence with a strong, diverse community.
Park
Sheep’s Green
Sheep's Green is situated to the west of Coe Fen and runs along the west bank of the river Cam. It is an ideal place to walk along the river and get away from the busy city streets.
Leisure Activities
Si5 Spy Missions
Si5 SpyMissions is the ultimate kids birthday party experience!
Universities & Colleges
Sidney Sussex College
Founded in 1596, Sidney is renowned across the University and Cambridge Colleges for its warm community spirit, central location, and friendly atmosphere.
Leisure Activities
Sing! Choirs
Singing for everyone! No auditions, no need to read music, just love singing a great selection of pop, rock and songs from the shows!
Bars & Clubs
Leisure Activities
Pubs
Restaurants
Take Aways
Slingers
Welcome to SLINGERS on STATION ROAD: Cambridge’s first competitive smart darts bar & kitchen… we’re talking all kinds of dart games with a killer atmosphere and tons of fun. so whether you’re a seasoned pro or just a beginner, we can’t wait to see you on the SLING FLOOR!
City Tours
Leisure Activities
Walking & Cycling Routes
Solve The City – Clue The Looking Glass – City Adventure Game
The most creative way to see Cambridge! Outdoor escape room-style immersive adventure game. Explore Cambridge, solve puzzles, crack the mystery!
City Tours
Spies, Lies and Double Agents – a walking tour
Join our qualified Cambridge guides to hear stories (some recent, others centuries-old) of deception, intrigue and double dealing by alumni and fellows, and their effect on world events.
Leisure Activities
Squire Archery
Squire Archery is based in South Cambridgeshire countryside just outside of Cambridge offering a range of fun and exciting archery activities from traditional target range archery to long distance archery to Tag archery. We supply all equipment and welcome everyone from complete beginners to professionals. Open 7 days a week we cater for individuals, family outings, birthday parties, corporate team building events and DofE courses.
Universities & Colleges
St John’s College
At St John's College we provide students with a world class education in a diverse, friendly and lively environment.
Park
St Matthew’s Piece
This park has spring rockers, swings and a climber for younger children. For older children there’s a modular climber, nest swing and a basketball half-court.
Books
Coffee Shops & Tea Rooms
Free
Museums & Galleries
Stapleford Granary
A home for the culturally curious… Music, art, education & conversation in a beautiful 19th century farm complex with outstanding facilities, situated at the foot of the Gog Magog Downs and just 5 miles from the centre of Cambridge.
Apartments
House & Park
Toilets
STL Stays
STL Stays – Feel at home with spacious, stylish stays for business & leisure, offering comfort, flexibility & convenience in Cambridge.
Park
Stourbridge Common
Stourbridge Common is a scenic, riverfront greenspace with a paved walking pathway. The all-ages play area has spring rockers, a modular climber, runway and rotating unit.
Leisure Activities
Studio 73 Dance Collective
FEEL EMPOWERED, CONFIDENT AND ENERGISED! 🩵 Join the family at Studio 73 Dance Collective, offering open classes, workshops and 1-1 mentoring.
Leisure Activities
Theatres & Cinemas
Summer School 2025 by Young Drama
Stage a full show in just 6 days! Summer theatre school for ages 9–16 in Cambridge—fun, friends & unforgettable performances!
Did you know?
Cambridge can boast of William Wordsworth, Samuel Pepys, Virginia Woolf, Stephen Fry and Prince Charles as alumni of the university.