THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Cambridge (2025) - Must-See Attractions
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Things to Do in Cambridge
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Fitzwilliam Museum, The Cambridge Gin Laboratory, Walking Tours, Historic Sites. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
Fitzwilliam Museum, The Cambridge Gin Laboratory, Walking Tours, Historic Sites. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Historical Toursfromper adult£20
Private Sightseeing Toursfromper group (up to 5)£80- fromper adult£20
Cultural Toursfromper adult£12
Private Sightseeing Toursfromper adult£9- fromper adult£149
- fromper adult£925
Historical Toursfromper adult£20
City Toursfromper adult£12
Day Tripsfromper adult£85
Art Museums
Art and history converge in this museum's diverse collection, spanning ancient artifacts to modern masterpieces, with a special highlight on David Hockney's work nestled within classic exhibits.
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Distilleries
Interactive mixology class focusing on gin, allowing attendees to learn, create, and taste custom cocktails with a focus on gin's history and science.
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Religious Sites
Historic chapel with awe-inspiring stained glass and fan vaulted ceilings, known for its choral evensong and Tudor history exhibits surrounded by extensive gardens.
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Historic Sites
Memorial garden honoring WWII servicemen with informative exhibits, a chapel, and poignant tributes amidst serene landscaping. A place for reflection on freedom's cost.
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Speciality Museums
Interactive zoology collection with a taxonomic showcase of the animal kingdom, featuring a whale skeleton and extinct species exhibits, ideal for nature enthusiasts and children.
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Speciality Museums
Interactive museum chronicling the evolution of computers and gaming, with hands-on exhibits ranging from 80s classics to vintage consoles and programmeming artifacts.
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Points of Interest & Landmarks
Bustling market with a blend of hot and cold street food, vintage clothing, and unique handcrafted items. Enjoy a variety of international cuisines and charming stalls in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Educational sites
Historic chapel with stunning stained glass windows, vaulted ceilings, and an informative exhibition on its collegiate legacy. Located by the River Cam, ideal for scenic walks and punting.
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Military Museums
WWII-themed museum with personal stories and interactive exhibits, including a 1940s Jeep ride and airfield history. Enjoy a cuppa in the tea room after exploring.
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- deyanpehlivanov7Brussels, Belgium279 contributionsThe Fitzwilliam is Cambridge’s finest collection of global art - paintings, sculptures and other crafts. The building itself is impressive and beautiful and well worth a visit. A most educational experience.Written 31 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- pjmdvmAtlanta, GA2,013 contributionsThis was great fun. I wasn't a fan of gin going in, but enjoyed all three of the Mix It drinks. Even bought some Gin to take home.Written 16 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Stephen DGalveston, TX237 contributionsI have watched concerts from Kings College Chapel almost as long as I can remember. to be able to go there and stand in that space was marvelous. I sat in the choir area and prayed morning office. It was a very moving experience. I was in Cambridge to ordain a priest for my jurisdiction and to be able to say morning prayers in this beautiful structure was almost other worldly.Written 11 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- RamadamaNew Providence, NJ2,944 contributionsWe enjoyed walking around Oxford and would recommend visiting with a couple or family. The buildings have so much character.Written 10 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MinnouUnited Kingdom463 contributionsWe went on the first night of the Botanic Lights show, and they were spectacular. Lots of different zones, great music and wonderful special effects - the Fairy grove was amazing. And a light show with references to Darwin and the Beagle projected onto the Old Head Gardeners House. Book now before it’s sold out!Written 30 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- HighlandLass24Baltimore, MD235 contributionsI have a great Uncle that died in WWII. He was a gunner in a plane and his plane went missing and never returned. His name is therefore on the wall of the missing and it was really important to me that someone from the family visit to pay respects. We went in the wintertime, so it was cold and there were guys using leafblowers at the memorial. They were respectful and gave us a moment at the section of the wall we stopped at to place our flowers. However, I was delighted to find a chapel that is dedicated to the airmen that lost their lives. The chapel is beautiful with a gorgeous mosaic ceiling and a passage written about how they sacrificed - it was quite touching. I was further delighted when I popped by the visitor center and the woman inside took her time to lookup information on my great Uncle and print out information and a certificate for me to take back home. Her information even provided a few details we didn't have before. I also learned of the faces of Cambridge campaign and was able to email a photo of my Uncle to be displayed and remembered. The site is well maintained and the staff were lovely. I am so glad we went and very glad that those who gave their lives are treated so respectfully here.Written 17 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sarah TBirmingham, UK3 contributionsCame here with my girlfriend a short while ago. Really nice museum. You can tell a lot of passion went into getting it the way it isWritten 14 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Leon L10 contributionsA brilliant interactive journey through computing history where you are actually allowed to use, program and play on the computers. There are arcade games, ZX Spectrums, Amstrads, Commodores and all the consoles ever made. It also tells the story of computer history and Cambridge's huge involvement in lots of the innovations. Very accessible and all on one level.Written 1 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Vandieman111Adelaide, Australia1,388 contributionsThis is a very good place to pick up an interesting and reasonably priced lunch. Selections range from paella to beef rendang and polish sausage.Written 7 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Vandieman111Adelaide, Australia1,388 contributionsBeautiful grounds and elegant buildings. The view over the pastures at sunset is quite lovely and the grazing animals give it a very rural feeling.Written 7 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- The_Coach55Ruislip, UK1,353 contributionsKettle’s Yard is situated around two and a half miles to the north west of Cambridge station.
I took bus A from the station which dropped me close to Kettle’s Yard.
There was a free exhibition by Zimbabwean artist Portia Zvavahera on show. I enjoyed her colourful works, some of which related to the pain of childbirth.
There was a charge (£5.25 with an Art Fund card) to see the cottages via a timed ticket.
These cottages were purchased by Jim Eden, curator of Tate Britain at the time and his wife Helen back in the Fifties.
They housed his large collection of art and other artefacts.
There’s a huge collection of Alfred Wallis paintings which were terrific. Ben Nicholson, Barbara Hepworth, Lucy Rie and Bernard Leach also feature prominently.
There is a small Joan Miro painting which apparently the artist donated in exchange for lunch.
I also liked the drawings and sculptures by Henri Gaudier-Brzeska as well as the ‘Flattened Vase’ by Zoe Ellison.
I used the on-site cafe and enjoyed a bowl of sweet potato and red pepper soup with bread & butter and an elderflower Pimm’s to drink for just over £16.Written 6 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Heidi C28 contributionsNothing else to say other than amazing. I came here with my Dad and the best thing about this place wasn’t even the artefacts or displays, it was the volunteers running the place and the stories they were able to tell us.
The items were personal and all had stories to tell and the volunteers clearly have genuine passion and heart for every single one of them. We were there for two hours and didn’t get through the whole museum. We were too busy talking to the volunteers and hearing everything they had to say about the museum, the area and the items.
We will 100% be returning to complete the museum and if you come here please don’t be afraid to talk to the staff, you will miss a whole lot if you don’t. The stories they tell are priceless and can’t be found anywhere else.
Well worth the visit and is a must see if you are in the areaWritten 30 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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