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 Fantastic comedy and drama for everyone |
Park Street Cambridge CB5 8AS United Kingdom +44 1223 50 3333 http://www.adc-theatre.cam.ac.uk/ |
The ADC theatre is on Park Street, which is roughly round the corner from the Round Church, or Sainsbury's on Sidney Street. The theatre is run by the University of Cambridge, and is most welcoming to both students and non-students alike. The ADC provides year-round entertainment, ranging from student-led productions to plays by visiting companies, featuring comedy, satire or gripping drama. Ticket prices vary by performance; call for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Live bands every night |
170 East Road Cambridge CB1 1DB United Kingdom +44 1223 50 8533 http://www.boat-race.co.uk/ |
This superb venue plays host to a full set of bands on every day of the week. Set in a traditional pub setting, the venue can hold up to 200 people and entertains any kind of music from Irish nights to indie, blues, rock, pop and traditional folk music. The Boat Race is known for the select home-grown bands and overseas musicians that play on its premises—the then unknown Oasis performed at the Boat Race in 1994. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Excellent quality theatre |
6 St Edward's Passage Cambridge CB2 3PJ United Kingdom +44 1223 50 3333 http://www.cambridgeartstheatr... |
The Cambridge Arts Theatre is a popular venue for an evening's entertainment in Cambridge. John Maynard Keynes and King's College established the theatre in the 1930's. Bookings can be made in a variety of ways, including in person or by telephone. It is also worth enquiring about discounts at the theatre, for example, there are half-price seats for customers with disabilities and one companion (all performances). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 No muck, just brass |
168 High Street Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 5QD United Kingdom +44 1223 87 1621 / +44 7831 83 9261 |
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre was founded by 12th-century Crusaders to commemorate the church of the same name in Jerusalem. It now houses the Brass Rubbing Centre, featuring over 100 facsimiles of old brasses, including armoured knights and ladies of the manor, that were once popular decorations on medieval tombs and the closest thing to a photograph in that time. Copies of the brasses, made by covering the brass sheet and rubbing pastels over it, can be purchased. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A world of entertainment |
Wheeler Street Cambridge CB2 3QB United Kingdom +44 1223 35 7851 http://www.cornex.co.uk/ |
The Cambridge Corn Exchange is the place to catch the best acts and shows in Cambridge. It is the region's biggest venue with all the class acts. Recently it has hosted artists like Tango Pasión, a superbly sensual Latin show, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," Paul McKenna, "Clockwork Orange," The Reduced Shakespeare Company and the number one rock and roll musical "That'll be the Day." The Cambridge Corn Exchange's lineup always includes a number of internationally known artists such as Jack Jones, Gene Pitney, Womack and Womack, Nanci Griffith and Hank Marvin. Ticket prices vary by performance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Watch a show or learn to act |
Mill Road (Covent Garden) Cambridge CB1 2HR United Kingdom +44 1223 35 7851 http://www.junction.co.uk |
Established in 1985, the Cambridge Drama Centre provides Cambridge with the very best in new and alternative performances, various drama workshops, children's theatre and acting and singing workshops. If you are in the mood for something a little bit different in entertainment, then this is most definitely the place. Booking is easy: by phone or in person from the city centre box office on Wheeler Street (10a-8p). Ticket and workshop prices vary; call for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Cambridge University Collection of Air Photographs |
Unit for Landscape Modelling, The Sir William Hardy Building Tennis Court Road Cambridge CB2 1QB United Kingdom +44 1223 764377 http://www.uflm.cam.ac.uk |
This specialist library is really for those who know what they're looking for, a collection of thousands of aerial photographs of the British Isles: settlements, archaeological sites and geological formations. These images provide spectacular new perspectives of these islands. The librarian is keen to explain the facilities to visitors, though this isn't really the best place for children, even on a wet afternoon. Although the museum has a somewhat unremarkable location – the yard outside is full of cycle racks, fire escapes and parked cars – it is in the heart of the university surrounded by the laboratories and lecture theatres where the theories of tomorrow are being formed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Gem of a nightclub |
15 Market Passage Cambridge CB2 3HX United Kingdom +44 1223 51 9224 |
A rare gem among night clubs, this club has no dress code, although it does have a strict policy excluding any potential rowdy clients. Decorated with a North African theme, choose from a lounge area or dance floor with a grotto feel. The club's cheap and cheerful student night (suitably named Magic Monday) kicks off the week, where a variety of music is played. Mondays are student nights, but called 'fatpoppadaddys'; Tuesdays are r'n'b/hip hop/dancehall and Wednesdays are international night. Admission prices vary and usually cost about GBP8 on weekends. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 One of Britain's greatest museums |
Trumpington Street Cambridge CB2 1RB United Kingdom +44 1223 33 2900 http://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/ |
This neo-classical building was founded in 1816 and is guarded by sculptured lions and boasts a magnificent entrance hall. A visit to the Egyptian galleries with their exotic mummies, or a tour of an art collection which includes masterpieces by Rubens, Monet and Picasso are featured, along with classical statues, delicate oriental fans, illuminated manuscripts and pottery throughout. A cafe is also on site. Guided tours on Sundays at 2:30p cost GBP3. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Modern entertainment |
46 Grafton Centre Management office Cambridge CB1 1PS United Kingdom +44 (0)1223 31 6201 http://www.graftoncentre.co.uk/ |
When you step foot in the Grafton Centre, you leave the dreamy spires of Cambridge behind for some modern consumerism. This is a bright, clean shopping centre, with shiny elevators, glass and escalators located just across Parker's Piece, about 10 minutes from the centre of town. It has the attraction and practicality of shops and entertainment all under one roof. There is the Warner Village cinema, a few cafes and restaurants, and a variety of shops, including Principles and Oasis. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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City oasis |
Castle Street (Northampton Street) Cambridge CB3 0AQ United Kingdom +44 1223 35 2124 http://www.kettlesyard.co.uk/ |
Kettle's Yard is located between the Cambridge and County Folk Museum and the tiny St Peter's Church. It was created as a "refuge of peace and order, of the visual arts and music." Art collector Jim Ede donated the house and his art collection, which is enjoyed today—not behind ropes and in anonymous chambers—but in the living room, bedroom and the stairway. The adjoining gallery hosts exhibitions by major contemporary artists and presents a rolling programme of concerts, lectures and exhibitions for all ages. Although the gallery is wheelchair accessible, the house is much less so. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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More than just a pretty chapel |
King's Parade Cambridge CB2 1ST United Kingdom +44 1223 33 1100 http://www.kings.cam.ac.uk/ |
In a city rich in architectural diversity, King's College deserves the royal title. The screens and gatehouse, which separate the college from King's Parade are early Victorian. To the south is the dining hall, topped with lanterns, and to the west, the Gibbs Building (1732) that shares the same architect as the nearby Senate House. The path leads to The Backs, the riverside college lawns. Famous alumni include Rupert Brooke, John Maynard Keynes, E. M. Forster, Salman Rushdie and Alan Turing. The college has unpredictable opening hours; call for details. Admission is GBP3 Adults, GBP2 concessions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 City centre park |
Parkside Cambridge CB1 1JF United Kingdom +44 1223 32 2640 |
Parker's Piece is the wide, public, square grass area just south of the city centre, overlooked by the University Arms Hotel, Gonville Hotel and Parkside swimming pool. The municipal authorities bought the land from Trinity College in 1613; at that time, college cook Edward Parker was leasing it for farming and his name has stuck. The Piece is the setting for several local fairs but really comes into its own in the summer months as informal venue for countless rounders games, cricket matches, football, and evening drinks. Visit the Cambridge and County Folk Museum on Castle Street to view a picture depicting the feast held on Parker's Piece to celebrate Queen Victoria's jubilee. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The L-shaped room |
6 St Edward's Passage Cambridge CB2 3PJ United Kingdom +44 1223 50 3333 http://www.cambridgeartstheatr... |
The Playroom is a small L-shaped student theater, with a capacity of less than 70, but with bucket loads of charm. A few years ago the theatre struggled to attract an audience, but today it is enjoying a deserved renaissance. The intimate space and unusual stage make for engaging theater. There are student productions virtually every night of term, including Footlights Club Smokers (comedy evenings) on alternate Tuesdays. The Playroom also houses the annual student art exhibition. To find out what's on, have a look at the posters outside. Tickets prices vary, tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Basement Bar & Nightclub |
7b Jesus Lane Cambridge CB5 7BA United Kingdom +44 1223 32 3880 http://www.barvest.com/venues/... |
This basement music bar cum nightclub is a hangout for the grooviest clubbers in Cambridge. A small but carefree and relaxed attitude and dress code is in place, although the bouncers are strict in maintaining safe behavior. Try the Salsa nights on Tuesdays with free entry, Funk Shui on Fridays, and Shake Down Saturdays. Take a load off with happy hour cocktails from 8p-10p every night. Watch out though, because the club's popularity can often mean queues forming after 10p, so arrive early to guarantee entry! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rare crusader church design |
Bridge Street Cambridge CB2 1UA United Kingdom +44 1223 87 1621 |
The distinctive round shape of this church originated in the Holy Land, where early Christians built circular walls around tombs. English crusaders returned from Palestine with a vivid memory of the design and the Round Church was built around 1130. The church was altered in the 15th century when windows were added, and again in 1841. Today the Round Church now houses the Brass Rubbing Centre, while the Cambridge Christian Heritage Tours also depart from outside its doors. Tours of the church are free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of England's most ancient universities |
The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN United Kingdom +44 1223 33 7733 http://www.cam.ac.uk/ |
Most first-time visitors to Cambridge come with one aim: to see the university. But where is it? There is no sole university site, but rather the university's 31 colleges are scattered around the city. The university is said to date from 1209, when students fled riots in Oxford and settled in Cambridge. The oldest, Peterhouse, was founded in 1284; the newest, Robinson, in 1977. The colleges come in all shapes and sizes: from small postgraduate Clare Hall, built in the late 60s, to the grand Tudor expanse of Trinity. Every student is affiliated to a college, and each college is self-governing and financially independent. The university controls the faculties, subject departments, central administration (the Old Schools and the Senate House), museums, the printing press and the Botanic Garden. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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