Things to do in Cambridge this weekend
A locals-first shortlist of what's worth your time in Cambridge this weekend — from outdoor escapes to standout food and live music.
Top spots in Cambridge
King's College Chapel
CultureKing's Parade
Largest fan-vaulted ceiling in the world — evensong is free.
The Backs Punting
OutdoorsRiver Cam
Punt past King's, Clare and Trinity from Mill Pond to Magdalene Bridge.
Fitzwilliam Museum
CultureTrumpington Street
Antiquities, Impressionists and a fine café — always free.
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
OutdoorsTrumpington Road
40-acre garden with glasshouses, autumn colour walk and chronological bed.
Trinity College Great Court
CultureTrinity Street
Newton's apple-tree and the Wren Library's Winnie-the-Pooh manuscripts.
Where to eat
Restaurant 22
$$$$Modern British · Chesterton Road
Michelin-starred 24-seat tasting menu in a Victorian townhouse.
Aromi
$$Sicilian · Peas Hill
Counter-service arancini and slab pizza — perfect punt-day lunch.
Fitzbillies
$$Café · Trumpington Street
Famous Chelsea buns since 1920 — also a proper brunch spot.
Vanderlyle
$$$Vegetarian Tasting · Hooper Street
Plant-led tasting menu using only British produce — boundary-pushing.
Live & on stage
Cambridge Folk Festival
Cherry Hinton Hall · Jul 31 – Aug 3 · Folk
Strawberry Fair
Midsummer Common · Jun 7 · Free Festival
Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols
King's College Chapel · Dec 24 · Choral
Cambridge Jazz Festival
Various · Nov 14–23 · Jazz
Frequently asked
- Locals' favourites right now: King's College Chapel, The Backs Punting, Fitzwilliam Museum. The full list is curated weekly and balances outdoor, food, culture and live music picks.