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Visit Cambridge is the Official Visitor Service for Cambridge and the surrounding areas Welcome to Cambridge! See live music or comedy at the Corn Exchange.

A city for all seasons

Be inspired by the many beautiful museums and art galleries. Admire the beautiful architecture and majestic college buildings. Explore quaint passages set around the historic market place and colleges, where a unique and relaxing shopping experience can be found. Here a blend of independent shops is mingled with high street brands. Relax in the many beautiful pubs, restaurants and cafes. Catch a student theatrical production, or a show at the Arts Theatre. Then stay overnight at one of our hotels, b&b's, self catering apartments, campsites or hostels.

13/11/2025

💛 Happy World Kindness Day, Cambridge 💛

Today we’re celebrating the power of kindness right here in our beautiful city 🌍🏰

Whether you’re walking along the River Cam, grabbing a coffee in the market square, or cycling past the colleges - take a moment to share a smile, lend a hand, or say a kind word.

Let’s make kindness go viral in Cambridge today:
🌸 Compliment someone you meet
🤝 Hold the door open or offer help
💌 Send a thoughtful message to a friend
💛 Support a local business with a kind review

Because kindness costs nothing, but it makes Cambridge shine a little brighter ✨

💬 Tell us in the comments below: What’s one kind thing you’ll do today?

10/11/2025

Just a few days left until Cambridge is lit up with festive magic!

Organised by Cambridge BID, this magical annual tradition features two sparkling switch-ons:
🌟 The Station on Thursday 13th Nov – lighting up the CB1 area, 4.30pm - 6.30pm
🎁 The Market Square on Sunday 16th Nov – illuminating the heart of the city, entertainment starting at 12noon and the Big Switch On at 5pm.

Expect festive cheer, twinkling lights, and that unmistakable Christmas-in-Cambridge magic 🎅💫

📸: Star Radio

09/11/2025

Today, on Remembrance Sunday we take a moment to pause and remember the courage, sacrifice, and service of all who have given so much for our freedom.

We will remember them.

01/11/2025

November has arrived and we're officially fully into cosy season!

Let's see what's on this November:

🎆 Fireworks Night at Midsummer Common on Saturday 1st November.
🎬 Final few days of the Cambridge Film Festival
🎄 Cambridge BID and Love Cambridge bring you the Christmas Lights Switch On events at the station on 13th November (4.30pm - 6.30pm) and at Market Square from 12noon (Switch On at 5pm).
🎷 Cambridge Jazz Festival, 9th - 23rd Nov
📚 Cambridge Literary Festival Winter Festival, 22nd - 23rd Nov
🎭 Arts Theatre Cambridge panto begins, showing Sleeping Beauty from 27th Nov - 4th Jan

What are you looking forward to this November?

📸: Samuel Quek

31/10/2025

Happy Halloween! 🎃👻🕸

Wishing you a spooktacular day filled with lots of treats and hopefully no tricks!

📸: Malcolm Ketteridge

28/10/2025

Treats over tricks this Halloween please 🎃🍰

Cambridge is filled with places to pick up a tasty treat, check out a few of our recommendations:

🥧 A slice of utterly moreish pecan pie at The Cherry Pit on King Street.
🍩 How about a chocolatey gooey Nutella bun from Fitzbillies?
🍦Who says it's too cold for ice cream? Certainly not us! Spoonstruck offers a variety of delicious homemade flavours.
🥐 Pick up a sweet treat at Dulcis on Rose Crescent, including their new freshly baked croissants, perfect with a cup of coffee in the morning!

Where is your favourite place for a little sweet treat in Cambridge?

25/10/2025

Happy Saturday! 🙌🤩

What are your plans for today? Looking for something different to do in the city, head over to our website for inspiration.

https://www.visitcambridge.org/

📸: clairereynolds_photography

21/10/2025

🎄✨ Christmas in Cambridge is BACK at Parker’s Piece this winter! ❄️

Get ready for a magical winter wonderland in the heart of the city as Christmas in Cambridge returns to Parker’s Piece this festive season! 🎡🎶⛸️

Expect all your favourites – from the sparkling ice rink to festive food, mulled wine, and cosy Christmas vibes. Perfect for a day out with the family, a festive date, or just soaking up the season.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4pTEGME

13/10/2025

🎄✨ Just One Month to Go! ❄️
The countdown is on for the Cambridge Christmas Lights Switch-On!

Organised by Cambridge BID, this magical annual tradition features two sparkling switch-ons:
🌟 The Station – lighting up the CB1 area
🎁 The Market Square – illuminating the heart of the city

Expect festive cheer, twinkling lights, and that unmistakable Christmas-in-Cambridge magic 🎅💫

📸: Star Radio, RMG Photography and

10/10/2025

Cambridge Film Festival returns for it's 44th year this October 23rd - 2nd November 🎬🙌

11 days of bold, brilliant cinema – from thought-provoking indie gems to international award-winners and unforgettable retrospectives. Whether you're a lifelong film lover or just curious to explore something new, there's something for everyone.

08/10/2025

Spooky season has arrived! 🎃👻 Looking for some eerily fun things to do this month, check out our suggestions below.

🧟‍♂️ Zombie Fest returns to Cambridge - East Anglia's Biggest Halloween Day Rave - Saturday 1st November - 3pm to 11pm
👻 Book onto a Ghost Tour Cambridge Tour Guides or Terrible tours
🕸 Halloween at Wimpole Estate - a frightfully fun illuminated Halloween trail for all ages.
🎃 Go pumpkin picking at The Milton Maize Maze - The Milton Maze Pumpkin Patch or Pumpkins At Freshfields
🎬 Halloween at the Grafton - Cambridge BID and Love Cambridge will be showing 3 family-friendly Halloween films on a big screen inside the Grafton Centre from 11am on Friday 31st October.

📸: Clay Banks

05/10/2025

Good evening Cambridge! 🌙

We hope you've had a fantastic weekend filled with fun and joy! We're sending you lots of positive vibes for a new week ahead.

Looking for things to do on a trip to Cambridge this coming week? Head over to our website to start planning your itinerary: https://www.visitcambridge.org/

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