Cambridgeshire
Properties and events in Cambridgeshire
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‘Making Your Mark – Creative Responses to Histon Road’
Join us for an engaging, artist-led workshop that draws inspiration from the rich history of Histon Road, including its architecture, vibrant community, and diverse trades.
‘This Stone Can Tell the Story’: Metals, Rocks and Building Blocks
The 17th-century Old Library of St John’s presents an exhibition on stone, rock and metal: the stuff of archaeology, architecture, astronomy and more.
"Churchyard Cemeteries and the Victorians – Black Feathers to Black Underwear" - Heritage Talk
Join Kevin Varty at Huntingdon Town Hall for a talk on Churchyard Cemeteries and the Victorians “Black Feathers to Black Underwear”, discussing the role of the colour black, and the impact of the Queen Victoria in mourning traditions.
150 years of Cambridge Corn Exchange
From Suffragettes to rock legends, the Cambridge Corn Exchange has been a hub for the Cambridge community for 150 years.
1618 Day
Find out more about 1618, the year work began on the Whipple Museum's beautiful Jacobean building.
500 Years of Science in Print
A chance to explore and get up close and personal with items from the Whipple Library's spectacular Rare Book collection.
A Cambridge Necropolis: The Ascension Burial Ground
The Ascension Burial Ground is one of Cambridge’s best kept secrets.
A Different Kind of Courage
A Different Kind of Courage: In memory of Corder Catchpool, and all other Conscientious Objectors of the First World War. Talk by Andrew Greaves, Corder Catchpool's grandson.
A Guided Walk Around the Cambridge Biomedical Campus
Sociologists and local residents David Skinner and Will Brown’s lead a guided walk around the ever-expanding Cambridge Biomedical Campus.
A Trio of Quaker Scientists
A number of notable scientists were Quakers.
Abbey House Open Day
Guided tours of Abbey House, relax in the large walled garden.
Adams Heritage Centre, Littleport
Adams Heritage Centre - formerly a Victorian Ironmonger Shop in the centre of Littleport with beautiful original interior, fantastic story and tales of Fenland crafts and traditions. Open for people to visit and see the unique archive.
Alconbury Weald | Cold War Avionics Building Tour
Discover the history of the unique Cold-War-era military bunker at Alconbury Weald.
All Saints Cottenham Open Day
An opportunity to look around and learn about All Saints Church, and to go up the tower to see the amazing view (weather permitting).
All Saints Parish Church, St Ives
This is an early 15th century church built over the original Saxon church in the village of Slepe (the former name of St Ives). It has the unique, annual custom of Bible Dicing dating from 1679. It also has an interesting WW1-era history.
All Saints' Church and its important textiles
Following recent conservation some of All Saints' iconic textiles will be on show.
Anglesey Abbey
Come and explore the beautiful gardens and house at Anglesey Abbey. See riots of colour in the dahlia border and dive into the world of 20th-century men’s fashion and bespoke tailoring in a new menswear exhibition in the house.
Architectural tour of Downing College
The tour will give an overview of the history, design and development of Downing College since its foundation 225 years ago.
Architecture’s 'Twiddly Bits'
Join Green Badge Guide Leigh Watson on a walk to look at the decoration put onto buildings, and what it tells us about the time when the building was erected.
Art Exhibition: Wolfson at 60
Celebrating Wolfson’s 60th anniversary year, this exhibition highlights the range of artistic disciplines and styles that have made up our exhibitions over the years.