Inspiration
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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Art & Exhibitions
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Make it with Marmalade, Saturday Discover Linocutting Sessions
Discover the art of printmaking and how to unlock your creativity in the supportive and inspiring environment of our lovely, garden studio.
Exhibition Tour: Sunil Gupta: Life with a Camera, 1970 – Today
Join us for an exhibition tour with Kettle’s Yard Director and exhibition curator Andrew Nairne.
VIBRANT LANDSCAPES BY CATHY NOBLE: NOW EXHIBITING AT GWYDIR STREET
Enjoy a freshly roasted coffee while exploring vibrant, original landscape paintings by local Cambridge artist Cathy Noble. Her uplifting artwork is on display and available to purchase at our Gwydir Street cafe from now until 2nd November 2026. Free entry, everyone welcome!
ABRASIONS – new work by Ian Rawlinson
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Edge Café on the Brookfields site, Ian Rawlinson presents ABRASIONS, his 10th solo exhibition at the café. After spending the last 14 years working on imagery inspired by places and memories from his past in Cambridge, his work is now evolving in different and as yet, unknown directions. To conclude this period of work, Rawlinson will be exhibiting prints from two recent series, 'Mere' and 'Butterfly'. The inspiration for this work comes from his writing, which explores connections between different areas of his East Anglian past. The process of making then fragments and distorts the imagery, revealing an abstracted sense of place.
Creative Walk: Murray Edwards College Sculpture Gardens
Our Creative Walks invite you to slow down, explore your surroundings and discover fresh creative inspiration. Each month, we'll explore a different route and a new corner of Cambridge, using what we notice along the way to spark reflection, curiosity and new ideas. We'll finish each walk at a nearby café, with time to reflect, create, chat and share what has inspired us.
Blackwork Embroidery Caps with Steph Norwood
Join me for an evening of social stitching. Embroider your own cap with traditional 'blackwork' patterns.
Hiro Ceramics @ Hot Numbers Trumpington Street
Step away from the everyday and immerse yourself in the therapeutic, tactile art of kurinuki—the Japanese method of intentionally carving clay to produce stunning, organic shapes. Hosted in the cosy, candlelit atmosphere of our Trumpington Street café, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to slow down, get creative, and enjoy our vibrant community spirit.
An Introduction to Jewellery: Making a Pendant with Rebecca Ilett
Join jewellery artist Rebecca Ilett for an introduction to jewellery making and create your own mixed-metal pendant. Inspired by the decorative patterns and textures found throughout David Parr House, you'll learn traditional jewellery-making techniques using brass, copper, silver and gilding metal to create a unique piece to take home.
Guided House Tour
Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for an introductory guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.
Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour
Explore antiquity beyond the binary at the Museum of Classical Archaeology.
Cambridge Poetry Festival
The Cambridge Poetry Festival will return on the 10th and 11th October 2026, with a weekend of events celebrating Cambridge’s vibrant poetry scene!
Creative Comics Drawing @ Hot Numbers Trumpington Street
Bring your sketchbook, favorite drawing materials, and join us for an evening of drawing comics, graphic novels and visual storytelling. Whether you're creating your first comic, developing a graphic novel, or simply curious about telling stories through words and pictures, everyone is welcome. Illustrator Karin Eklund will offer a selection of creative prompts to help spark ideas, or you're welcome to bring along your own work in progress and spend the evening drawing in good company Creative Comics is a relaxed, supportive space to explore visual storytelling, develop your own ideas, and connect with fellow comic makers. Whether your story is funny, personal, fictional, this is a chance to carve out time for your creative practice in an encouraging, informal setting.
The Flowers Stand Silently, Witnessing
A group exhibition at Cambridge Artspace, bringing together the work of Maisy Aykroyd, Theo Panagopoulos and Sid White Jones.
The Art of The Rag Rug with Lu Mason
Discover the craft of traditional rag rug making in this workshop with artist and experienced rug maker Lu Mason. Perfect for beginners and textile enthusiasts, this session introduces two classic rag rug methods – hookie and proddie/clippie.
Familiar Faces with Gareth Davies
From David Bowie to Bon Jovi, Princess Diana, Nelson Mandela and more, local photographer Gareth Davies has captured some of the most talked about moments of the last 30 years.
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.
Did you know?
Legendary rock band Pink Floyd has its roots in Cambridge, with members Syd Barrett, Roger Waters and David Gilmour born and raised in the city.