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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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International Repair Day Repair Cafe
Special Repair Cafe to celebrate International Repair Day's Tenth birthday. Book in something you need mending, and enjoy tea and cake too.
Artist Conversation and Collage Workshop
A free collaborative workshop led by participating artists and curator of The Flowers Stand Silently, Witnessing, exploring personal and community heritage through collage, found imagery and natural forms.
Honouring Black Communities – Leadership, Representation and Change
Join us for a Black History Month panel discussion exploring Black leadership, representation, race equality and how to progress change.
CapCut × EAST2046: University of Cambridge Creator Lab
Create an AI/Hybrid Film or interactive web page for a real charity brief at CapCut × EAST2046 Creator Lab in Cambridge.
Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour
Explore antiquity beyond the binary at the Museum of Classical Archaeology.
The Art of Broom Making with Jon Baily
Spend a Saturday learning the craft of traditional broom making in a small, hands-on workshop, with a glimpse inside the richly decorated interiors of David Parr House at lunchtime. Led by Jon Baily, an experienced maker and teacher of greenwood crafts, this beginner-friendly session introduces you to the techniques and traditions of broom making. You’ll work with natural materials, learn practical skills and leave with your own handmade brooms.
Studio Sunday: Relaxed Session
Join us for a relaxed Studio Sunday session aimed at children and families with additional sensory needs.
Studio Sunday
Join our free, artist-led Studio Sunday workshops for families and unlock your creativity.
Ghost Hunt with the micro:bit – Tuesday 27th October 2026
It's Halloween and our classroom has become a hideout for ghosts! So, this half-term, we're going on a ghost hunt armed with micro:bits. micro:bit is a pocket-size codeable device that can be used to teach computing in a fun way. Why not come and join us for some spooky coding fun?
Electronics Lab: Meet Stinky, Our Friendly Ghost – Thursday 29th October 2026
Halloween's nearly here and we want to build something spooky. How about a ghostie gadget? Come and build Stinky, our friendly ghost. It will squeal and spook you if you make it jump with a clap!
‘Spooky’ Game On! The Guided Tour – Friday 30th October 2026
A special museum tour with a spooky twist! Our in-house gaming experts will guide you through the history of video games from the seventies to the modern day. Video games have progressed from simple black and white pixelated play to immersive epics that rival any blockbuster movie. But how did this happen?
Make it with Marmalade Discover Linocutting half-term Halloween special
To make Halloween half-term magical, marmalade Print Studio in Soham have designed a special ½ day Discover Linocutting workshop where they will show you printmaking tricks to help you create your own spooky or seasonal Linocut designs, while you enjoy tasty treats like toffee apple cake, marshmallows and hot chocolate.
Did you know?
Want to visit Europe’s largest air museum? Pay a visit to IWM Duxford, which houses a huge collection of aircraft and aviation exhibits, as well as hosting regular flying displays.