Things to See & Do

Things to See & Do

Discover what you can do in Cambridge

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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KEY FACTS
  • 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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The Fitzwilliam Museum

The Fitzwilliam Museum is the lead partner of the spectacular collections of the University of Cambridge Museums (UCM) and Botanic Garden.

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The Perfume Studio
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The Perfume Studio

The Perfume Studio is a unique concept, something truly new and different for you to enjoy. We specialise in helping you create a unique fragrance that captures the essence of you and gives you a perfume to wear and cherish.

The Tivoli
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The Tivoli

The Tivoli, a unique social experience. 2 street food stalls, 4 bars, two 9-hole indoor crazy golf courses, a shuffleboard basement, numerous event spaces & a roof terrace!

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VRXtra Cambridge

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We Are Cambridge | Punting & Walking Tours
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Punting
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We Are Cambridge | Punting & Walking Tours

Trusted Cambridge punting and walking tours by a Cambridge Chinese graduate, offering transparent, authentic experiences for visitors.

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
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Whipple Museum of the History of Science

The Whipple Museum's collection includes scientific instruments, apparatus, models, pictures, prints, photographs, books and other material related to the history of science.

ZAPT Laser Tag
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ZAPT Laser Tag

Make your visit to Cambridge a sure-fire hit with the ultimate action-packed outdoor gaming experience at ZAPT Laser Tag.

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Did you know?

University of Cambridge was founded in 1209, making it the world's fourth-oldest surviving university.