Usually, Cambridge has a buzzing social life with many activities in and outside of colleges taking place. This year, this is likely to be different, though. Fortunately, there are still many things you can do in and around town while keeping social distance (and some things you can look forward for when this whole pandemic is over).
Out and About
Besides several parks such as Parker’s Piece (where, famously, the Cambridge football rules were established), Jesus Green, Midsommer Common or Coe Fen/Sheep’s Green, other green spaces invite for walks and enjoying nature.
Angelsey Abbey A bit further out, but this Jacobean-style house with gardens and a working watermill run by the National Trust is open again (pre-booking necessary) and a nice destination for a day-trip via bike or bus
Botanical Garden Please book your free student ticket in advance here
Punting (for more information about the Sidney Sussex Punting Pass see here)
Walk to Grantchester
Grantchester is a lovely village southwest of Cambridge and setting of the BBC detective drama of the same name. Why not take a walk along the River Cam and visit the idyllic English village? The Orchard Tea Garden is a popular destination with sitting arrangements inside and out. Under normal circumstances, we would offer a group trip to Grantchester during Fresher’s Week so why not ask your flatmates to accompany you?
Museums of Cambridge
Cambridge has many museums which are part of or independent from the University. Following current guidelines, the museums are open again as of 18th May
- Cambridge Museum of Technology. Open from May 22nd onwards. Please book a ticket in advance here
- Cambridge Science Centre Some exhibitions are taking place, see here
- Kettle’s Yard. Open Wednesdays to Sundays, 11am-5pm. Please book a free ticket in advance here
- The Fitzwilliam Museum. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-5pm, Sunday 12-5pm. Please book a free ticket in advance here
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-5pm, Sundays 12-5pm. Please book a free ticket in advance here
- Museum of Classical Archaeology. Open Tuesday to Friday, 11am -2pm, Saturdays 2-5pm. Please book a free ticket in advance here
- Museum of Zoology. Open Thursday to Saturday, 10am-04:30pm. Please book a free ticket in advance here
- Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences. Open Thursday – Saturday, 10am, 10:30am, 2pm and 2.30pm time slots. Please book a free ticket in advance here.
- The Whipple Museum of the History of Science. Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 12:30pm-2pm. Please book a free ticket in advance here.
- The Polar Museum. Open Thursday to Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please book a free ticket in advance here.
- Museum of Cambridge. Currently closed.
Museums currently closed (some exhibitions may be available online, though, so have a look at the websites)
Other Activities
Cambridge Ice Arena (currently closed)
Clip ‘N Climb Cambridge (Climbing Centre)
Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre (Gym, Classes, Climbing Wall, …)
Rainbow Rocket (Bouldering)
Tenpin (Bowling, Karaoke, Table Tennis, Pool, Arcade)