East of England Visitor Guide

CAMBRIDGE
ATTRACTIONS
ADC Theatre
The oldest University playhouse. Its resident
company is Cambridge University
Amateur Dramatic Club (CUADC) whose
alumni include Sir Derek Jacobi, Griff Rhys
Jones and Stephen Fry. Park Street,
01223 300085. www.adctheatre.com
Anglia Ruskin University Mumford Theatre
Here you can enjoy an arts programme
which includes a free series of Friday
lunchtime concerts, the on-campus Mumford
Theatre and Ruskin Gallery, and concerts and
productions in the City. East Road,
01223 352932. www.anglia.ac.uk
Arts Picturehouse
Three-screen cinema showing a wide range
of films spanning art-house, independent,
classic, documentary and world cinema, as
well as Hollywood blockbusters.
38-39 St Andrew’s Street
0871 9025720. www.picturehouses.com
The Backs
The Cambridge Backs is a stretch of
reclaimed land, which runs along the
back of the riverside colleges. It provides
stunning views throughout the year, and
is covered with a blanket of daffodils and
crocuses during the spring.
Queen’s Road. 01223 457000
Cambridge American Military Cemetery
The hallowed grounds on which are buried
or commemorated 8,939 men and women
of the American Armed Forces who lost their
lives in Britain during the Second World
War. Visitors can learn more with its many
displays and exhibitions. Coton
01954 210350. /www.abmc.gov/cemeteries-me
morials/europe/cambridge-american-cemetery
Cambridge Arts Theatre
A 666-seat theatre that attracts some of the
highest-quality touring productions in the
country, as well as many shows direct from,
or prior to, seasons in the West End. Its
annual Christmas pantomime is an
established tradition in the City. 6 St
Edward’s Passage, 01223 503333
www.cambridgeartstheatre.com
Cambridge Bike Tours
Cover the city, more of the river and get
off the beaten track on an antique British
bike. Your eccentric guide takes you round
the city and out into the countryside at a
leisurely pace to really soak up the
atmosphere. 6 Elm Street, 01223 366 868.
www.cambridgebiketours.co.uk
Cambridge Chauffeur Punts
Chauffeured punting, self hire punting,
guided river tours, weddings, conferences,
hen parties, school groups and exclusive
chauffeured punts with a Thai meal,
strawberries and Champagne or
entertainment. Silver Street, 01223 354164
www.punting-in-cambridge.co.uk
Cambridge Corn Exchange
Situated within the heart of the city,
Cambridge Corn Exchange is Cambridge’s
biggest venue for music, comedy, shows and
entertainment playing host to around 280
different events every year.
Wheeler Street, 01223 357851
www.cambridgelivetrust.co.uk/cornex
Cambridge & County Folk Museum
Discover the real story of Cambridge and
its people through this fascinating Museum
of Cambridge life. Housed in a 17th century
timber framed building which was the
White Horse Inn for more than 300 years,
this family-friendly museum displays a
wealth of Cambridge tradition and history.
The museum hosts a number of temporary
exhibitions and events throughout the year
and offers regular family and children’s
activities and trails. Castle Street,
01223 355159. www.folkmuseum.org.uk
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