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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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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.
No Provenance
'No Provenance' is a major new artist project by Cambridge-based artist Issam Kourbaj (b. 1963, Syria), presented across the MAA and The Heong Gallery, Cambridge.
Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour
Explore antiquity beyond the binary at the Museum of Classical Archaeology.
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.
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.
The Common Thread – November Business Networking Morning
University Arms’ relaxed monthly networking morning, bringing together Cambridge’s founders, consultants, creatives and professionals.
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.
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.
In Conversation: Sunil Gupta and Hal Fischer
Join exhibition artist Sunil Gupta and photographer Hal Fischer for an evening exploring queer photography.
Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour
Explore antiquity beyond the binary at the Museum of Classical Archaeology.
Copy That Floppy
Recover old data from floppy disks into modern format at CCH! Nov 21, 1-5pm. £12 per 30-min slot (includes full-day museum entry).
The Centenary of the National Garden Scheme
Well known garden writer and former chief executive of the National Garden Scheme to give 2026 Max Walters Memorial Lecture for plant enthusiasts. Venue: The William Collyn Centre, Wellbrook Way, Girton, Cambridge, CB3 0GP. Plenty of free parking, including parking for those with disabilities, or bus from Cambridge centre. Tickets: In advance only. £12 Plant Heritage members and students, £17 for visitors. Please email Rosemary Buisseret to apply for tickets/information: ppsrjb@gmail.com
LATE at Kettle’s Yard
Join us at Kettle’s Yard for an evening of art, talks, music and making, inspired by our exhibition Sunil Gupta: Life with a Camera, 1970 – Now.
Did you know?
Cambridge is the cycling capital of the UK, with around 55% of residents making a journey by bike at least once per week.