Things To Do in Cambridge
Discover the best things to do in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, including local attractions, family days out, historic places, outdoor activities, indoor activities and upcoming events.
Featured Things To Do in Cambridge
Explore local attractions, activities and days out from the Dovetail directory. These listings are matched to Cambridge using the directory town, address and local area data, so town pages stay focused on genuinely local things to do.
Paintballing Experiences – East Anglia
📍 Multiple East Anglia paintball locations
Find a bookable paintball experience with current AttractionTix locations in Cambridgeshire, Essex and Norfolk.
Tiqets – Cambridge Tours & Tickets
📍 Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Book Cambridge punting, walking tours, sightseeing and self-guided experiences.
Cambridge University Punting Tour
📍 Scudamore's Mill Lane Punting Station, Mill Lane, Cambridge
See Cambridge from the River Cam on a guided punting experience through the historic university quarter.
Cambridge University Walking Tour
📍 King's Parade, Cambridge
Discover Cambridge University and the city’s historic centre on a guided walking tour.
Cambridge University Walking & Punting Tour with King’s College
📍 King's College Main Gate, King's Parade, Cambridge
Combine a Cambridge university walking tour with a classic River Cam punting experience.
Cambridge University Ghost Tour Led by University Alumni
📍 King's College Main Gate, King's Parade, Cambridge
Explore the darker stories and supernatural legends associated with historic Cambridge.
Hop-on Hop-off Bus Cambridge
📍 Silver Street East, opposite Queens' College, Cambridge
See Cambridge at your own pace using a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus route around the city.
Cambridge Student Life: Immersive Audio Guide
📍 Cambridge Market Square, Market Hill, Cambridge
Explore Cambridge independently with a mobile audio guide focused on university and student life.
Alumni Tours
📍 105 Great Northern Rd,Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2FY
Book Alumni Tours tickets and experience some of the best walking tours in Cambridge, led by Cambridge University alumni staff!
Terrible Tours of Cambridge
📍 32c Bridge Street,Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1UJ
Enjoy family days out in Cambridge with Terrible Tours, a fun and gruesome history tour of Cambridge's past in all…
Southlake Waterpark
📍 Great N Rd, Little Paxton, St Neots, PE19 5YF, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5YF
Looking for the perfect family day outside? Then look no further than Southlake Waterpark! It's your destination for a day…
Raptor Foundation
📍 The Heath, St Ives Road, Woodhurst, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 3BT, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, PE28 3BT
Visit owls, eagles, vultures and more at the Raptor Foundation in Huntingdon for one of the very best days out…
Rumble Live Action Gaming
📍 Marlow Park Buckden Road, Grafham, Huntingdon, PE28 0BH, Ely, Cambridgeshire, PE28 0BH
Book Rumble Live Action Gaming tickets for one of the best activity centres in Grafham Water and play Battlefield, Call…
Suffolk Owl Sanctuary
📍 Stonham Barns, Pettaugh Road, Suffolk, IP14 6AT, Ely, Cambridgeshire, IP14 6AT
Meet rescued owls and birds of prey at Suffolk Owl Sanctuary — a fun, educational day out supporting wildlife rescue
City Sightseeing Cambridge – 24 Hour Hop On Hop Off Bus
Book Cambridge city tours and enjoy the City Sightseeing Cambridge hop-on hop-off 24 hour bus route. Get tickets for one…
VRXtra Cambridge
📍 65 Regent Street, Cambridge, CB2 1AB, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1AB
Enjoy one of the best activities in Cambridge when you book the best virtual reality experiences near me with VRXtra…
Adventure Cinema Cambridge
📍 Quy Road, Lode, Cambridge, CB25 9EJ, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9EJ
Book Adventure Cinema tickets for the open-air cinema in Cambridge! See films at Anglesey Abbey with Adventure Cinema Cambridge at…
Imperial War Museum Duxford
📍 IWM Duxford Airfield, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR
Book Imperial War Museum discount tickets for the Imperial War Museum in Duxford! Explore the largest aviation museum in Britain…
🏨 Places to stay in Cambridge
Accommodation options matched specifically to Cambridge. Compare hotels and self-catering stays, then check current availability before booking.
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Cambridge Bar Hill Hotel, BW Signature Collection
📍 Bar Hill, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
CB23 8EU
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Hotel du Vin Cambridge
📍 15-19 Trumpington Street, Cambridge
CB2 1QA
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Premier Inn Cambridge (A14, J32)
📍 Ring Fort Road, Cambridge
CB4 2GW
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Premier Inn Cambridge East (Newmarket Road)
📍 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
CB1 3EP
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Premier Inn Cambridge North (Girton)
📍 Huntingdon Road, Girton, Cambridgeshire
CB3 0DL
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The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
📍 2 Gonville Place, Cambridge
CB1 1LY
HOLIDAY COTTAGES • CAMBRIDGE
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Upcoming Events in Cambridge
After exploring the attractions, browse upcoming events in Cambridge, including live entertainment, family activities, seasonal events and local days out.
SevenBears – “SouLJah” New Album Launch + DJ Set
September 12, 2026
129 Chesterton Road Cambridge CB4 3BA
Run In The Shadow
September 12, 2026
15 Market Passage, Cambridge CB2, UK, Cambridge, GB
AFTRHRS Summer Party
September 12, 2026
Guildhall Chambers, Guildhall St, Cambridge CB2 3NH Cambridge CB2 3NH
Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show
September 12, 2026
Duxford, Cambridgeshire
SJ Mortimer
September 12, 2026
Clifton Way, Cambridge
Run in the Shadow – Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
September 12, 2026
15 Market Passage, Cambridge
The Best of the Bee Gees (Australia)
September 13, 2026
Cambridge Corn Exchange 2 Wheeler Street Cambridge CB2 3QB
Cambridge Tech Week
September 14, 2026
Cambridge Corn Exchange 2 Wheeler Street Cambridge CB2 3QB
The Dunwells
September 16, 2026
Clifton Way, Cambridge
Speed Dating in Cambridge | Ages 30-45
September 17, 2026
90 Regent Street Cambridge CB2 1DP
Big Deal Thursday – Jack Campbell
September 17, 2026
8 Market Passage Cambridge CB2 3PF
An Evening with Nigel Mansell
September 17, 2026
Cambridge Corn Exchange 2 Wheeler Street Cambridge CB2 3QB
An Evening with Nigel Mansell GOLD Meet & Greet ADD ON – TALK TICKETS MUST BE BOUGHT SEPARATELY
September 17, 2026
Cambridge Corn Exchange 2 Wheeler Street Cambridge CB2 3QB
Luke Haines
September 17, 2026
129 Chesterton Road,, Cambridge
Big Deal Friday – Big Deal Comedy Club
September 18, 2026
8 Market Passage Cambridge CB2 3PF
Freya Ridings
September 18, 2026
Cambridge Corn Exchange 2 Wheeler Street Cambridge CB2 3QB
Guns 2 Roses
September 18, 2026
15 Market Passage, Cambridge CB2, UK
Mull Historical Society
September 18, 2026
STOREYS FIELD CENTRE
Guns 2 Roses
September 18, 2026
15 Market Passage, Cambridge CB2, UK, Cambridge, GB
Bare Jams
September 18, 2026
129 Chesterton Road,, Cambridge
Aynt Skynyrd – The Lynyrd Skynyrd Show
September 18, 2026
Ship Lane, Ely, Cambridgeshire
An Orchestral Tribute to Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight
September 19, 2026
Cambridge Corn Exchange 2 Wheeler Street Cambridge CB2 3QB
Noasis ‘The Definitive Oasis Tribute Band’
September 19, 2026
15 Market Passage, Cambridge CB2, UK, Cambridge, GB
Noasis
September 19, 2026
15 Market Passage, Cambridge
More Places To Visit Near Cambridge
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Things To Do in Cambridge FAQs
What are the best things to do in Cambridge?
The best things to do in Cambridge include local attractions, family days out, outdoor activities, historic places, entertainment venues and events listed on this guide.
Are there family-friendly attractions in Cambridge?
Yes. This page highlights family-friendly attractions and events where available, including parks, beaches, museums, activity centres and seasonal days out.
Does this page update automatically?
Yes. Dovetail Events can pull in directory attractions and upcoming events, so the guide becomes more useful as new listings are added.
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