Things to do in Cambridge, England: The Best Fun Activities & Games

Heffers has been trading in Cambridge since 1876 and is part of the fabric of the historic city centre. We stock an amazing range of books, games, stationery and music, and our friendly and knowledgeable staff are on hand to provide advice and recommendations. Our excellent programme of events runs year-round, and features book launches, author talks, games nights and more. We are also a partner of and the official bookseller for the Cambridge Literary Festival.

Virtual Aviation (VA) is the UK's leading independent training academy for airline pilots. Book a Flight Simulator Experience with VA and you will get to go airside at VA's Cambridge Airport Training Centre and take the controls of a multi-million-pound 737-800 flight simulator, normally reserved for training professional pilots. You will have private hire of the simulator, with an experienced airline pilot as your personal instructor. Flight Simulator Experiences are available 7 days a week, and prices start at £290 including VAT, for up to 4 people. Open-dated Gift Vouchers are available (valid for 12 months).

A fun and different way to see Cambridge! Solve satisfying clues and follow beautiful maps sent to your phones. Spot things other people take for granted! You’ll learn interesting facts and stories. Everything is outdoors and you can do social distancing. BOOK your tour today!

Looking for something different to do? Then this is it. We are the first live escape room to open in Cambridge. In teams of 2 - 6 you have 60 minutes to escape a locked room filled with puzzles.

Dare you take on our escape rooms? Challenge yourself to escape the tomb, defuse the bomb or save the world in only an hour. You'll need your wits, up to five teammates and a good dose of courage to defeat our escape rooms. Find the clues, solve the puzzles and make your escape—will you make it out in time? Perfect for a family day out, a corporate event or a hen/stag do. Children as young as 12 can play without parents; younger children must be accompanied. We've reworked our timetable and foyer to ensure your safety. Play with peace of mind, knowing you'll only need to see people from your own group. Our timetable has been reduced in light of COVID-19.

Enchanted Cinema brings together live music, delicious food and all-star cinema to create an evening of magic from start to finish.

Kings hedges learner pool is in the heart of a small community in Cambridge, offering swimming in the form of fun and/or lessons. This centre is suitable for all ages from babies to adults that wish to swim or play as a family. Run by Better (GLL), Kings hedges learner pool has a number of sister sites in Cambridge including Parkside pools and gym as well as Abbey leisure complex.

I am a registered green-badge Cambridge guide, with a passion for local history and popular science; I love sharing my knowledge and joy with other people. I have lived in the area for nearly thirty years, and have been guiding on the beautiful streets of Cambridge since 2010. I have also run fun and educational treasure hunts in Cambridge for children, families & adults. I have a PhD in Physics and have taught Maths in schools and colleges; I am bilingual (English & Russian).

Si5 SpyMissions is the ultimate kids birthday party experience! We have missions suitable for ages 6-7, 8-13, Adults and Families. We also host school trips and corporate team building events.