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
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
OutdoorsTrumpington Road
40-acre garden with glasshouses, autumn colour walk and chronological bed.
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.
King's College Chapel
CultureKing's Parade
Largest fan-vaulted ceiling in the world — evensong is free.
Trinity College Great Court
CultureTrinity Street
Newton's apple-tree and the Wren Library's Winnie-the-Pooh manuscripts.
Where to eat
Aromi
$$Sicilian · Peas Hill
Counter-service arancini and slab pizza — perfect punt-day lunch.
Restaurant 22
$$$$Modern British · Chesterton Road
Michelin-starred 24-seat tasting menu in a Victorian townhouse.
Vanderlyle
$$$Vegetarian Tasting · Hooper Street
Plant-led tasting menu using only British produce — boundary-pushing.
Fitzbillies
$$Café · Trumpington Street
Famous Chelsea buns since 1920 — also a proper brunch spot.
Live & on stage
Cambridge Folk Festival
Cherry Hinton Hall · Jul 31 – Aug 3 · Folk
Cambridge Jazz Festival
Various · Nov 14–23 · Jazz
Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols
King's College Chapel · Dec 24 · Choral
Strawberry Fair
Midsummer Common · Jun 7 · Free Festival
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.