This is an amazing 2 story museum with all kinds of artifacts from old wedgewood to Egypt's tomb…read moreand artifacts Teapots and tea cups old coins to everything in between. 2 nd floor loads of paintings to look at. Entry is free which is always a plus.

The Fitzwilliam Museum offers a well rounded and varied collection. It is sure to please most…read moremuseum visitors regardless of interests. If you're a fan of the work of Georges-Pierre Seurat, you're sure to enjoy the 1884 Neo-Impressionism painting, "The Couple" (original title: Un dimanche après-midi sur l'île de la Grande Jatte). Does it somehow look familiar? This was a study for A Sunday on the Island of la Grande Jatte! "This work is one of many that Georges-Pierre Seurat made in preparation for a much larger painting. The woman's stiff posture is accentuated by her tightly buttoned jacket and the exaggerated bustle of her skirt, which echoes the curve of her parasol. Given that the area of Paris depicted here was known for prostitution, it has been suggested that the woman is a sex worker on the arm of a male client." Give yourself several hours if you plan to take in the entire collection. If you are fortunate enough to live nearby and can visit often, take your time and you're sure to fall in love with one of the many wonderfully curated items found within the museum walls.

An interesting hour spent studying all sorts of scientific instruments from Babbage's difference…read moreengine, hand held calculators and a cool section of hands on experiments and instruments for kids.

The Scott Polar Research Institute…read more A smaller museum, specialising (as the name suggests) in the polar expeditions of Scott and co. Looking more like an old couple's collection or the back room of an ex-explorer, which may be no bad thing, the Scott polar research institute is more a collection of artefacts than a grand museum; a traditional, display-cabinet affair rather than a modern, interactive experience. This, however, means that everything in genuine and unadorned, which gives perhaps a greater sense of the place and the people. The artefacts are truly fascinating and to read some of the postcards is to be transported to those arctic tents. Be sure you check the opening hours, it closes earlier than expected.

I really enjoyed the ethnographic, environmental, and historical sections, but there was way too…read moremuch 1900-present and I became very confused about which expedition was led by whom and funded by whom and how far they got. I think a map/timeline is greatly needed in that corner. Additionally, I was often unsure where the placards for individual items were: sometimes you have to look around for them. I did enjoy the drawers of additional artifacts and the overall atmosphere.

It doesn't get much better than the Arts Picturehouse when it comes to watching a film in…read moreCambridge. Located slightly out of the city centre and up a flight of stairs, it feels like a hidden paradise - well, one you're sharing with everyone else in the know! The selection of films balances between arthouse independent flicks to the big blockbusters. My visit was with my parents to see Star Wars (yes, my second viewing!) on their anniversary. What better way to spend an afternoon? Pre-booked seats meant little stress on when to arrive and no trailers meant we were quickly into the film, reducing 'that' cinema feeling. Due to the centre being very busy pre-Christmas, my mum and I also decided to get lunch at the bar on the mezzanine level. Most tables were taken - think yummy mummys and groups avoiding the high street chains - but we managed to grab one of the last between us. The menu isn't very lunch light so don't expect sandwiches and the like but I would fully recommend the delicious coq au vin. Tender chicken on the bone doused in rich gravy, perfect! Especially when you add a side of salty fries and wash it down with a glass of white wine. One of the better cinema experiences I've had and one I am jealous I cannot recreate more often.

THE place to watch a film in Cambridge. Great cafe…read more Comfy seats Eclectic choice of films. What's not to love?

Museum has been established in the late 19th century. Most of it's specimen have been collected…read moreover this period. Specimen are displayed in two galleries. There are specimens from C. Darwin's famous 'Beagle' voyage. As well, as Finback Whale sceleton, which has been moved to museum from a different place at the end of 20th century. This whale is huge!! And I mean it. It is the second biggest whale on this planet. I don't think I would ever like to see it alive in front of me.... The other great thing - you can hire a gallery for a special event. From what I saw, I would say it can fit around 200 people. Red wine lovers should remember to think of other alternatives or have their red wine before coming to gallery, as red wine is not permitted on site.

The collection holds many geological samples collected by Charles Darwin on his voyage of the…read moreBeagle. Quite a few display cases hold personal effects such as equipment and notebooks from the voyage. As for the rest of the museum's collection, most of the rock samples are from the UK, but the most special for me were the Burgess Shale pieces; here the visitor can get a very close view which is a problem at other museums.

This is a lovely museum. It is full of fossils and alike…read more They run lots of events for children. They are also Very child friendly and dont mind excited children. Its also free.

An excellent student-run theatre, the quality of shows put on is exceptional. A variety of…read moremusicals, plays, dance and comedy make a jam-packed line up each term. Cabaret bar nights are also well worth attending. The effort put into the productions is impressive - and don't forget that the likes of Steven Fry and John Cleese trod the boards of this theatre many years ago, before moving on to stardom. The tickets are very reasonably priced as well - much cheaper than a professional theatre, and often just as good quality. What's more, the atmosphere of the theatre is always electric, with friends and family support the casts each night there is always a buzz when the curtain goes up, and ruptures of applause when it falls on the final scene. Well worth catching are the 'Smokers' each Tuesday, where budding young comics stand up and take the mike, for a late night comedy show. A few glasses of wine beforehand help the laughter flow! With a cheap bar and high quality shows, the ADC can provide an excellent and memorable night out. Well worth a visit.

Although student-run, the quality of shows at the ADC is surprisingly professional, with something…read morenew every week during term time, from traditional plays to great comedy acts, with the ever-popular late show that can be fitted in after dinner with friends. The bar is a great place to hang out, always vibrant, and with very reasonable prices. In addition it's v easy to look up shows and book tickets on the excellent website.

I love the Geldart and I visited several times on my last trip to Cambridge. If you are searching…read morefor the perfect spot to try exotic meat on a hot rock, search no more, the Geldart delivers. They generally have kangaroo and crocodile in stock, but the also have a revolving selection of other meats that includes springbok, blesbok, wildebeast, etc. They also have a great selection of ales on tap and a huge wine list. They also have outdoor seating for when the weather is nice. This is one of the best pubs that I visited for food and I will be returning on my next trip to the UK.

This is the best pub this side of the Kingston Arms and the Cambridge Blue…read more The monthly hog roast is a delightful affair. The guest ales are always good. The live music varies from okay to super. The wi-fi is free, and they sell cookies from a jar. Winner. The "hot rocks" are great fun, and have facilitated my posting onto Facebook such updates as "mat is now eating reindeer, poor rudolph", "mat had not heard of blesbok before, but is now apparently eating it", "mat is eating springbok, previously thought this was a type of running shoe", "mat cannot believe he is eating zebra, is this even legal?" etc. The fish and chips? Could this possibly be the very best melt-in-the-mouth battered fish in the whole of Cambridge? (Okay, probably not - but it's definitely up there with the best, and comes highly recommended!) The ambience and decor in the bar area is lovely: a toasty fire in winter, gorgeous sunlight in summer. It looks like something out of the 1920s. The music policy is gentle and centres around latin, big band, and vocal jazz. Service is consistently brilliant. The main dining area can get unpleasantly noisy in the evenings, and seems to attract the loudest groups of people ever. That's the problem with great places: they are so good they attract big groups of people. I am very lucky to have this wonderful pub in spitting distance from my partner's diggs in Cambridge and I'm always excited to go there for a quick wee dram at the end of an evening or a summer's lunch or a dinner out. Elvis, the manager, is hospitable, and one gets the impression he hasn't slept nor taken any time off work for the last 5 years. He's there constantly and it shows from the fact the service and food standards are consistently high. A true gem.