Cambridge Things to Do

To find the Zoology Museum, look for the whale skeleton: the entrance is below it! Inside are specimens of numerous fauna–birds and mammals, insects and fish–yet the only living creatures here are the python in the lobby and th... more

If you need a place or space away from the hustle of the shoppers outside, then just find the entrance to this small cafe located in the side of St. Andrew's Street Baptist Church. Here you can nourish your body physically and... more

The Tourist Information Centre walking tours give an excellent introduction to Cambridge's history and culture. The two-hour walks are led by knowledgeable guides – they must pass a rigorous exam before being awarded their blue... more

If you've got a couple of hours to kill, why not practise your short game at this handy nine hole par 3 pitch and putt just a couple of miles from the city centre. Even if you haven't got your own kit, you can hire a club, putt... more

Once known as Coco's, guests are now invited to dabble, drink and dance at the Soul Tree. This privately-owned nightclub is the largest of its kind in Cambridge, able to hold over 700 people. Don't get lost amongst the four bar... more

Chinese food comes best in the style of a buffet, where you and a large party can satisfy your cravings for a rainbow of Chinese flavors to your liking. Tang also comes with a fully-licensed bar, and claims to hold open Chinese... more

Following the riverside footpath from the city center, the first thing you notice about the Cambridge Museum of Technology is its tall chimney. Housed in a Victorian pumping station, the museum holds an array of old steam engin... more

On summer evenings, history really does come to life with the drama tours organized by the Visitor Information Centre. During these guided walking tours, famous characters of the city's past emerge from the shadows to tell thei... more

Located on the Corpus Christi College campus, this bar is the ideal place after a tiring day. The atmosphere is relaxed, so you can sit back with your drink and enjoy some conversation. The Corpus Bar is also a good place to en... more

Cambridge's combination of town and gown means that the city has always been a significant religious centre. Some of the college founders were moved by piety to help the university. Protestant reform and evangelicalism were pre... more