The Cambridge experience

A city that changes the world

Cambridge is a fascinating city that allows you to learn from the past while experiencing the technology of the future. The city is steeped in history, but is also home to leading global organisations at the forefront of innovation within the science, engineering and technology sectors such as Microsoft Research, ARM and AstraZeneca.

Offering a huge range of entertainment

Cambridge is a vibrant city with a whole range of entertainment on offer – from music and theatre, to museums and academic events. In the Summer, the city comes alive with performances in College gardens, music in the parks and film showings in the meadows

Great shopping on your doorstep

The range of shops in Cambridge is constantly growing, with unique independent boutiques sitting alongside major high street brands and the most exclusive designer labels. The traditional Market Square with stalls selling fresh fruit, clothing and books is surrounded by modern shopping

Excellent location with great connections

Cambridge is well connected – London is only a 45 minute train journey and London Stansted Airport is only a 30 minute commute. This allows you the chance to easily explore the rest of the UK and exciting nearby European cities.

An inspiring cultural environment

Cambridge is home to some of the world’s most prestigious art collections, as well as showcasing contemporary exhibitions. The city has a number of museums that attract visitors from all over the world, allowing you to be inspired by antiquities from Ancient times, literary manuscripts and masterpieces from the likes of Monet, Cézanne and Picasso.

Exciting festivals to enjoy every year

Cambridge is host to a number of highly regarded festivals – the events make the city buzz with excitement and activity. The festivals are held throughout the year and offer the best variation of music, film and literature including: the Jazz Festival, Literature Festival, Film Festival and Science Festival.