Burwell Things to Do

St. Michael's Church was built in the mid-14th century, originally serving as the college chapel of Michael house. Today, its parish is used to serve the community of Cambridge by providing an oasis of calm smack in the center... more

Great St. Mary's, which overlooks the market place, plays an important role in university and civic life, in addition to its duties as a parish church. Building began in 1478 and Henry VII himself gave 100 oak trees to construc... more

Ely Cathedral is dubbed "the ship of the Fens,” as it looms out of the flat fen land landscape like a proud galleon on a calm sea. Ely itself was once an island surrounded by marshes. Following the Norman conquest of England, c... more

The River Cam was first bridged at what is now Magdalene College. The early town settlement relied on nearby Castle Hill as a defensive position. The Normans reinforced this in their famed motte and bailey style. The mound rema... more

This is a fairly new nightclub in the city, and it has made a splendid arrival to the Cambridge scene. In addition to being able to dine and quash your hunger in Bar 8 on the ground floor, there are three levels of music to roc... more

The ADC Theatre is on Park Street, which is not far from the Round Church and the nearest Sainsbury's on Sidney Street. The theater is run by the University of Cambridge,and is most welcoming to both students and the general pu... more

Established in 1985, the Cambridge Drama Centre provides Cambridge with the very best in new and alternative performances, various drama workshops, children's theatre and acting and singing workshops. If you are in the mood for... more

Kettle's Yard is located between the Cambridge and County Folk Museum and the tiny St Peter's Church. It was created as a "refuge of peace and order, of the visual arts and music." Art collector Jim Ede donated the house and hi... more

The beautiful chapel of Kings college each year hosts Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols that attracts a lot of crowd at the Christmas time each year. This chapel boasts exquisitely engraved designs and on its ceilings and walls... more

This converted tram depot was recently remodeled featuring a one-floor design, beam ceilings and mirrors on the walls. An excellent selection of beer is available on tap, and each beer pump is equipped with a digital thermomete... more