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.


Cambridge University Punting Tour

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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.

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Hop-on Hop-off Bus Cambridge

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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.

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Alumni Tours

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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!

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Terrible Tours of Cambridge

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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…

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Southlake Waterpark

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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…

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Raptor Foundation

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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…

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Rumble Live Action Gaming

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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…

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Suffolk Owl Sanctuary

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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

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VRXtra Cambridge

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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…

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Adventure Cinema Cambridge

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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…

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Imperial War Museum Duxford

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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…

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🏨 Places to stay in 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.

Fin Taylor

October 15, 2026

Wheeler Street Cambridge CB2 3QB

Hayseed Dixie

October 16, 2026

The Junction, Clifton Road, Cambridge

Adult DVD

October 18, 2026

15 Market Passage, Cambridge CB2, UK, Cambridge, GB

The Beat

October 18, 2026

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Adult DVD

October 18, 2026

15 Market Passage, Cambridge

The Mary Wallopers

October 20, 2026

Cambridge Corn Exchange 2 Wheeler Street Cambridge CB2 3QB

Brown Horse

October 20, 2026

129 Chesterton Road,, Cambridge

Megson

October 22, 2026

Clifton Way, Cambridge

Duke Special

October 22, 2026

The Junction, Clifton Road, Cambridge

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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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