Looking beyond the usual tourist traps this weekend? We've found some genuinely unique and local happenings in Cambridge for Saturday, Jan 31st, and Sunday, Feb 1st. Don't miss the chance to check out a free exhibition inside a train or catch the final performance of the student panto!
Quick Picks
Fascinating and free exhibition train
Unknown Venue in Cambridge
A completely different, zero-cost cultural stop right in the city.
Soft Play Sunday @ Brew Street Timber Lodge
Brew Street Timber Lodge
Guaranteed indoor fun for the little ones this Sunday morning, potentially free!
Leper Chapel Open Day
Leper Chapel
A gentle Sunday afternoon trip to see a piece of truly historic Cambridge architecture.
· January 31
3FASCINATING AND FREE EXHIBITION TRAINFREE : There's a cool exhibition happening inside an actual train visiting Cambridge this weekend! It’s totally free, so swing by for a quick dose of culture that’s a bit different from the usual museums.It’s an exhibition inside a train! Super quirky and totally free, perfect for a quick cultural detour.
ADDENBROOKE'S CHARITY PANTOMIME: THE 12 SIGN-OFFS OF HERCULES : The medical students' annual panto is wrapping up this Saturday! Expect lots of laughs and fun with their performance of 'The 12 Sign-Offs of Hercules'. Get your tickets before it closes!This is the last chance to see the popular medical student charity panto before it finishes this weekend – super local fun!
RIGPA FAMILY DAY : Head over to Rigpa for a family day event—it sounds like a nice way to connect with the community and participate in a shared activity.A dedicated family day event focused on community connection, which is perfect for finding local activities.
· February 1
2SOFT PLAY SUNDAY @ BREW STREET TIMBER LODGEFREE : Score some indoor fun for the little ones with a soft play session on Sunday morning! Looks like it can be free, which is a bonus if the weather turns.Perfect Sunday morning indoor activity that might even be free—great for letting the little ones burn energy.
LEPER CHAPEL OPEN DAYFREE : Pop over to see inside the historic Leper Chapel this Sunday afternoon—it’s a nice peek into old Cambridge history away from the main crowds.A rare chance to visit the historic Leper Chapel on a Sunday afternoon for free—definitely off the main tourist path.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Cambridge this weekend?
This weekend (Jan 31st/Feb 1st) you can check out the completely free exhibition inside a train visiting the city, or visit the historic Leper Chapel on Sunday afternoon, which is also free entry.
Where can I find indoor activities for toddlers on Sunday?
The Soft Play Sunday session at Brew Street Timber Lodge starts at 9:00 AM on Feb 1st and is ideal for letting younger children burn off energy indoors.
Is there any local theatre or performance I can take the family to?
Yes! You have one last chance on Saturday, Jan 31st, to catch the fun student-led performance of the Addenbrooke's Charity Pantomime, 'The 12 Sign-Offs of Hercules'.