Your guide to the best things to do in the city.
A look at Fort St George, the Grade II listed 16th-century pub on Midsummer Common, known as the oldest on the River Cam. Covers the traditional pub menu, the beer line-up, the historic interior, and practical info for families and dog owners.
One-night stand-up show by Cambridge Footlights performer Tom Sweeney, who talks about being from Leeds.
Free Halloween half-term guided tour through the history of video games at The Centre for Computing History, with museum entry.
Improv comedy show where a gothic horror story is cobbled together from the audience's suggestions, with live piano and sound effects.
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Cambridge BID is putting on two free Christmas lights switch-ons: Station Square on Thursday 12 November and a full day at Market Square on Sunday 15 November, with the lights coming on at 5pm. The Grand Arcade also holds celebrations on the 15th, plus parking info for both.
Darwin Nurseries & Farm Shop is a horticulture project and farm shop in Teversham, run by CPFT, offering plants, local produce, a cafe and therapeutic work placements. This post covers what the site offers, how to get there and the recent contract news.
Free outdoor sculpture trail of giant panda sculptures across Cambridge's parks and landmarks, with proceeds supporting Addenbrooke's children's services.
Persian classical music concert by the Nahoft Ensemble, with original compositions by ney player Salman Abdi, as a tribute to the poet Omar Khayyam.
Orchestral concert by the Cambridge Chamber Sinfonia with violin soloist Flora Faulconbridge, conducted by Robert Hodge.
A big band show celebrating the songs of Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack, with guest vocalists Tom Huttlestone and Elaine Riches.
Professional actress brings the myth of Arachne and Athena to life, followed by a hands-on Greek weaving workshop to make an evil eye.
The Britten Sinfonia brings its 'Surround Sound Playlist' to Ely Cathedral on Wednesday 28 October at 7.30pm, with the audience sitting or lying in the nave as music fills the space from all directions. A broad programme, a large ensemble of over 100 musicians, and pay-what-you-can tickets from £6.
Trotter & Deane is a men's clothes shop and tailor on Sussex Street in Cambridge, offering bespoke, made-to-measure and ready-to-wear clothing. It has a 4.8/5 rating on Google from 52 reviews, with clients praising suit quality and service. Opening hours, delivery options and contact details are included.
The 45th Cambridge Film Festival opens on 22 October at the Arts Picturehouse with Clio Barnard's I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning. The programme runs until 1 November and mixes international films with local premieres. Ticket details and a few screenings to note are included.
The Cambridge Photography Show, run by Campkins, took over The Graduate Hotel on 17 and 18 October with 30+ brands, 12 talks and free entry. The month continues with three workshops through to 28 October.
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45th edition of the festival with eleven days of screenings, including the opening night 'I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning', the Palme d'Or winner 'Fjord' and a free Family Film Festival.
Jools Holland and his 19-piece Rhythm & Blues Orchestra play the Cambridge Corn Exchange, with special guest Roachford, on his UK tour.
Twelfth edition of the Cambridge Jazz Festival, with more than 40 events across two weeks of concerts in concert halls, clubs and college venues.
Stand-up night with Tom Allen, Fern Brady, Jack Skipper and Darren Harriott at the Cambridge Corn Exchange, strictly for over-18s.
Cambridge's main Christmas lights switch-on in Market Square with live performances, crowd games and giveaways, family friendly.
