unusual things to do in cambridge

[Thunderpants]

Having a couple of days break away from the children (yay!!) in cambridge. have been several times before, so have done most of the usual touristy stuff. just wondered if anyone could suggest something a bit different? we're travelling by train, so need something walk/train-able. thanks.

Try Kettles Yard. Its a house/gallery full of lovely art with a gorgeous interior
www.kettlesyard.co.uk/
Botanic Gardens also lovely.

Kettle's Yard is lovely; small art gallery that used to be a house. Also, I think Hotel du Vin has just opened there, if you're looking for somewhere nice to stay.

X posted Alva

x-post Pannacotta! ages since I went but those artfully arranged pebbles made an impression...

we could just do this all night!

Yes I loved the pebbles too Alva, even when I first saw them aged 17... Its a gorgeous place, really unusual

Great minds and all that!

I think the pebble thing could be genetic; my toddler is slightly obsessed with them !

Another idea, tho not sure if it counts as usual touristy, would be the Fitzwilliam Museum.

Walk/punt up to Grantchester and spend the afternoon in the THe Orchard having cake and coffee?

Go and see the Ramoses scrolls exhibition at the Fitz to psych you up for the King Tut exhibition the the Dome? Very nice cafe at the Fitz too.

Not unusual but go up St Marys tower in market square

go brass rubbing

cinema/swim would be great things to do without children (although pools in Cambridge are pretty avarage IMHO)
also Arts theatre
there is usually some commercial group doing Shakespeare in college gardens if you like that sort of thing

Fitz good then cross road to Fitzbillies for chelsea buns

what do you like doing?