The Museum of Cambridge

Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour
2024-04-15 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | The Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AQ, United Kingdom
Learn about the history of Cambridge with this guided tour of the Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge’s Old Quarter.

Overview
Departure Time: 10:30am Monday
Available Dates:
15th April
29th April
20th May
Duration: 90 minutes
Meeting Point: The courtyard of Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle St, Cambridge CB3 0AQ
Important Information:

Please arrive 5 minutes early
Please dress appropriately for the weather as this tour will be both indoors and outdoors
This is a shared tour conducted in English

Tour highlights:
Want to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University?
The tour begins with the origins of Cambridge and the Castle Mound site, before the University came to the town. You will learn about the history of the White Horse Inn to Leach pub signs, from Napoleon invading(!) to traffic lights. It will conjure up images of people dropping in for a pint at the magnificent old inn building, and consider the burning issues of the day they may have been discussing.
Find out about the biggest dinner in Cambridge, the origins of the word snob, and which toys kids would have been allowed to play with on Sundays. If you are lucky, you might hear of links to Graham Greene, Charles Darwin and Stephen Hawking, and discover why being giant, a witch or a good liar is not a bad thing.
Your Tour Guide
Professional tour guide Chris Jagger has lived as both ‘Town and Gown’ of Cambridge: first as a student and then a fellow of the University of Cambridge, and now is one of the townsfolk. He has written history tours, ghost tours, women’s tours and more about Cambridge. An advisor and former trustee of the Museum, Chris is leading these tours on a voluntary basis, so the entirety of the ticket price supports the upkeep of the Museum.

Supporting the Museum of Cambridge
The Museum of Cambridge is an independent charity and does not receive funds from the Cambridge Council or the University of Cambridge. Your ticket supports the continued running and conservation care of the Museum and its objects, and includes the entry fee of the Museum (usually £6/Adult, £4.5/Student or Jobseeker).
Booking is essential. Follow the Eventbrite link to book: Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Things to note:
Getting Here
Please arrive five minutes early prior to the tour start, and meet in the courtyard of the Museum.
We are in the centre of Cambridge. You’ll find us at the corner of Castle Street and Northampton Street. We are right beside Kettle’s Yard and only a 15-minute walk from King’s College.
You can park your bike at the bike parks on Bridge Street or on Northampton Street. There is a bus stop on Bridge Street. Check out the Stagecoach website to plan your journey to and from the Museum. Find out more about how to get here by train, bike, bus, car or on foot on our website.
Accessibility
The Museum of Cambridge is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible, which you can read about our accessibility information (Accessibility – The Museum of Cambridge) on our website. There are also steps within the tour, and the walking tour has limited seating opportunities. If you’d like to chat through any accessibility requirements, don’t hesitate to give us a call on 01223 355159 or email sumyin.wong@museumofcambridge.org.uk. Event attendees with additional needs are welcome to bring a supporter or carer who will be admitted to the event free of charge.
Refund Policy
We are happy to transfer your ticket to another week up to 24 hours notice before the event, if necessary. We will refund your ticket up to 24 hours before the event, but will be unable to refund the administration fee Eventbrite takes from the ticket
Healthy Events
If you’re feeling unwell or have recently tested positive for Covid-19, please do not attend this tour. We will be happy to offer you a refund as per our refund policy, and welcome you at the Museum on another day.
Photography
Please note that photographs may be taken throughout this event, and images may be used in future marketing and reporting materials. If you do not wish you or your family’s photograph to be taken, please make sure to let us know.

Hidden Cambridge Tour April
2024-04-07 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-04-02 10:30 - 12:00 | Cambridgeshire
Take another look at Cambridge with a 90-minute Hidden Cambridge Walking Tour.
Enjoy a tour of the lesser-known Castle area of Cambridge. Discover some of the hidden nooks and crannies you’ve never noticed before!
Hear stories of beer, brothels and boatmen, and where Nobel prizes jostle with rugby players and mustard factories.
A qualified guide will lead your tour, and the ticket price includes free entry to the Museum of Cambridge within a month of the tour. All proceeds of the tours are donated to support the Museum.
Tickets are £15. Tours start at 10:30 from the Round Church in Cambridge.
Booking is essential. Follow the Eventbrite link to book: 90 minute Hidden Cambridge walking tour Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour
2024-03-25 10:30 - 12:00 | The Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AQ, United Kingdom
Learn about the history of Cambridge with this guided tour of the Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge’s Old Quarter.

Overview
Departure Time: 10:30am Monday
Available Dates:
25th March
15th April
29th April
20th May
Duration: 90 minutes
Meeting Point: The courtyard of Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle St, Cambridge CB3 0AQ
Important Information:

Please arrive 5 minutes early
Please dress appropriately for the weather as this tour will be both indoors and outdoors
This is a shared tour conducted in English

Tour highlights:
Want to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University?
The tour begins with the origins of Cambridge and the Castle Mound site, before the University came to the town. You will learn about the history of the White Horse Inn to Leach pub signs, from Napoleon invading(!) to traffic lights. It will conjure up images of people dropping in for a pint at the magnificent old inn building, and consider the burning issues of the day they may have been discussing.
Find out about the biggest dinner in Cambridge, the origins of the word snob, and which toys kids would have been allowed to play with on Sundays. If you are lucky, you might hear of links to Graham Greene, Charles Darwin and Stephen Hawking, and discover why being giant, a witch or a good liar is not a bad thing.
Your Tour Guide
Professional tour guide Chris Jagger has lived as both ‘Town and Gown’ of Cambridge: first as a student and then a fellow of the University of Cambridge, and now is one of the townsfolk. He has written history tours, ghost tours, women’s tours and more about Cambridge. An advisor and former trustee of the Museum, Chris is leading these tours on a voluntary basis, so the entirety of the ticket price supports the upkeep of the Museum.

Supporting the Museum of Cambridge
The Museum of Cambridge is an independent charity and does not receive funds from the Cambridge Council or the University of Cambridge. Your ticket supports the continued running and conservation care of the Museum and its objects, and includes the entry fee of the Museum (usually £6/Adult, £4.5/Student or Jobseeker).
Booking is essential. Follow the Eventbrite link to book: Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Things to note:
Getting Here
Please arrive five minutes early prior to the tour start, and meet in the courtyard of the Museum.
We are in the centre of Cambridge. You’ll find us at the corner of Castle Street and Northampton Street. We are right beside Kettle’s Yard and only a 15-minute walk from King’s College.
You can park your bike at the bike parks on Bridge Street or on Northampton Street. There is a bus stop on Bridge Street. Check out the Stagecoach website to plan your journey to and from the Museum. Find out more about how to get here by train, bike, bus, car or on foot on our website.
Accessibility
The Museum of Cambridge is unforutunately not wheelchair accessible, which you can read about our accessibility information (Accessibility – The Museum of Cambridge) on our website. There are also steps within the tour, and the walking tour has limited seating opportunities. If you’d like to chat through any accessibility requirements, don’t hesitate to give us a call on 01223 355159 or email sumyin.wong@museumofcambridge.org.uk. Event attendees with additional needs are welcome to bring a supporter or carer who will be admitted to the event free of charge.
Refund Policy
We are happy to transfer your ticket to another week up to 24 hours notice before the event, if necessary. We will refund your ticket up to 24 hours before the event, but will be unable to refund the administration fee Eventbrite takes from the ticket
Healthy Events
If you’re feeling unwell or have recently tested positive for Covid-19, please do not attend this tour. We will be happy to offer you a refund as per our refund policy, and welcome you at the Museum on another day.
Photography
Please note that photographs may be taken throughout this event, and images may be used in future marketing and reporting materials. If you do not wish you or your family’s photograph to be taken, please make sure to let us know.

Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour
2024-03-04 10:30 - 12:00 | The Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AQ, United Kingdom
Learn about the history of Cambridge with this guided tour of the Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge’s Old Quarter.

Overview
Departure Time: 10:30am Monday
Available Dates:
4th March
25th March
15th April
29th April
20th May
Duration: 90 minutes
Meeting Point: The courtyard of Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle St, Cambridge CB3 0AQ
Important Information:

Please arrive 5 minutes early
Please dress appropriately for the weather as this tour will be both indoors and outdoors
This is a shared tour conducted in English

Tour highlights:
Want to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University?
The tour begins with the origins of Cambridge and the Castle Mound site, before the University came to the town. You will learn about the history of the White Horse Inn to Leach pub signs, from Napoleon invading(!) to traffic lights. It will conjure up images of people dropping in for a pint at the magnificent old inn building, and consider the burning issues of the day they may have been discussing.
Find out about the biggest dinner in Cambridge, the origins of the word snob, and which toys kids would have been allowed to play with on Sundays. If you are lucky, you might hear of links to Graham Greene, Charles Darwin and Stephen Hawking, and discover why being giant, a witch or a good liar is not a bad thing.
Your Tour Guide
Professional tour guide Chris Jagger has lived as both ‘Town and Gown’ of Cambridge: first as a student and then a fellow of the University of Cambridge, and now is one of the townsfolk. He has written history tours, ghost tours, women’s tours and more about Cambridge. An advisor and former trustee of the Museum, Chris is leading these tours on a voluntary basis, so the entirety of the ticket price supports the upkeep of the Museum.

Supporting the Museum of Cambridge
The Museum of Cambridge is an independent charity and does not receive funds from the Cambridge Council or the University of Cambridge. Your ticket supports the continued running and conservation care of the Museum and its objects, and includes the entry fee of the Museum (usually £6/Adult, £4.5/Student or Jobseeker).
Booking is essential. Follow the Eventbrite link to book: Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Things to note:
Getting Here
Please arrive five minutes early prior to the tour start, and meet in the courtyard of the Museum.
We are in the centre of Cambridge. You’ll find us at the corner of Castle Street and Northampton Street. We are right beside Kettle’s Yard and only a 15-minute walk from King’s College.
You can park your bike at the bike parks on Bridge Street or on Northampton Street. There is a bus stop on Bridge Street. Check out the Stagecoach website to plan your journey to and from the Museum. Find out more about how to get here by train, bike, bus, car or on foot on our website.
Accessibility
The Museum of Cambridge is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible, which you can read about our accessibility information (Accessibility – The Museum of Cambridge) on our website. There are also steps within the tour, and the walking tour has limited seating opportunities. If you’d like to chat through any accessibility requirements, don’t hesitate to give us a call on 01223 355159 or email sumyin.wong@museumofcambridge.org.uk. Event attendees with additional needs are welcome to bring a supporter or carer who will be admitted to the event free of charge.
Refund Policy
We are happy to transfer your ticket to another week up to 24 hours notice before the event, if necessary. We will refund your ticket up to 24 hours before the event, but will be unable to refund the administration fee Eventbrite takes from the ticket
Healthy Events
If you’re feeling unwell or have recently tested positive for Covid-19, please do not attend this tour. We will be happy to offer you a refund as per our refund policy, and welcome you at the Museum on another day.
Photography
Please note that photographs may be taken throughout this event, and images may be used in future marketing and reporting materials. If you do not wish you or your family’s photograph to be taken, please make sure to let us know.

Hidden Cambridge Tour March
2024-03-03 10:30 - 12:00 | Cambridgeshire

Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour
2024-02-26 10:30 - 12:00 | The Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AQ, United Kingdom
Learn about the history of Cambridge with this guided tour of the Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge’s Old Quarter.

Overview
Departure Time: 10:30am Monday
Available Dates:
26th February
4th March
25th March
15th April
29th April
20th May
Duration: 90 minutes
Meeting Point: The courtyard of Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle St, Cambridge CB3 0AQ
Important Information:

Please arrive 5 minutes early
Please dress appropriately for the weather as this tour will be both indoors and outdoors
This is a shared tour conducted in English

Tour highlights:
Want to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University?
The tour begins with the origins of Cambridge and the Castle Mound site, before the University came to the town. You will learn about the history of the White Horse Inn to Leach pub signs, from Napoleon invading(!) to traffic lights. It will conjure up images of people dropping in for a pint at the magnificent old inn building, and consider the burning issues of the day they may have been discussing.
Find out about the biggest dinner in Cambridge, the origins of the word snob, and which toys kids would have been allowed to play with on Sundays. If you are lucky, you might hear of links to Graham Greene, Charles Darwin and Stephen Hawking, and discover why being giant, a witch or a good liar is not a bad thing.
Your Tour Guide
Professional tour guide Chris Jagger has lived as both ‘Town and Gown’ of Cambridge: first as a student and then a fellow of the University of Cambridge, and now is one of the townsfolk. He has written history tours, ghost tours, women’s tours and more about Cambridge. An advisor and former trustee of the Museum, Chris is leading these tours on a voluntary basis, so the entirety of the ticket price supports the upkeep of the Museum.

Supporting the Museum of Cambridge
The Museum of Cambridge is an independent charity and does not receive funds from the Cambridge Council or the University of Cambridge. Your ticket supports the continued running and conservation care of the Museum and its objects, and includes the entry fee of the Museum (usually £6/Adult, £4.5/Student or Jobseeker).
Booking is essential. Follow the Eventbrite link to book: Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Things to note:
Getting Here
Please arrive five minutes early prior to the tour start, and meet in the courtyard of the Museum.
We are in the centre of Cambridge. You’ll find us at the corner of Castle Street and Northampton Street. We are right beside Kettle’s Yard and only a 15-minute walk from King’s College.
You can park your bike at the bike parks on Bridge Street or on Northampton Street. There is a bus stop on Bridge Street. Check out the Stagecoach website to plan your journey to and from the Museum. Find out more about how to get here by train, bike, bus, car or on foot on our website.
Accessibility
The Museum of Cambridge is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible, which you can read about our accessibility information (Accessibility – The Museum of Cambridge) on our website. There are also steps within the tour, and the walking tour has limited seating opportunities. If you’d like to chat through any accessibility requirements, don’t hesitate to give us a call on 01223 355159 or email sumyin.wong@museumofcambridge.org.uk. Event attendees with additional needs are welcome to bring a supporter or carer who will be admitted to the event free of charge.
Refund Policy
We are happy to transfer your ticket to another week up to 24 hours notice before the event, if necessary. We will refund your ticket up to 24 hours before the event, but will be unable to refund the administration fee Eventbrite takes from the ticket
Healthy Events
If you’re feeling unwell or have recently tested positive for Covid-19, please do not attend this tour. We will be happy to offer you a refund as per our refund policy, and welcome you at the Museum on another day.
Photography
Please note that photographs may be taken throughout this event, and images may be used in future marketing and reporting materials. If you do not wish you or your family’s photograph to be taken, please make sure to let us know.

Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour
2024-02-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-02-05 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-01-29 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-01-22 10:00 - 11:30 | The Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AQ, United Kingdom
Learn about the history of Cambridge with this guided tour of the Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge’s Old Quarter.

Overview
Departure Time: 10am, every Monday
Duration: 90 minutes
Meeting Point: The courtyard of Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle St, Cambridge CB3 0AQ
Important Information:

Please arrive 5 minutes early
Please dress appropriately for the weather as this tour will be both indoors and outdoors
This is a shared tour conducted in English

Tour highlights:
Want to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University?
The tour begins with the origins of Cambridge and the Castle Mound site, before the University came to the town. You will learn about the history of the White Horse Inn to Leach pub signs, from Napoleon invading(!) to traffic lights. It will conjure up images of people dropping in for a pint at the magnificent old inn building, and consider the burning issues of the day they may have been discussing.
Find out about the biggest dinner in Cambridge, the origins of the word snob, and which toys kids would have been allowed to play with on Sundays. If you are lucky, you might hear of links to Graham Greene, Charles Darwin and Stephen Hawking, and discover why being giant, a witch or a good liar is not a bad thing.
Your Tour Guide
Professional tour guide Chris Jagger has lived as both ‘Town and Gown’ of Cambridge: first as a student and then a fellow of the University of Cambridge, and now is one of the townsfolk. He has written history tours, ghost tours, women’s tours and more about Cambridge. An advisor and former trustee of the Museum, Chris is leading these tours on a voluntary basis, so the entirety of the ticket price supports the upkeep of the Museum.

Supporting the Museum of Cambridge
The Museum of Cambridge is an independent charity and does not receive funds from the Cambridge Council or the University of Cambridge. Your ticket supports the continued running and conservation care of the Museum and its objects, and includes the entry fee of the Museum (usually £6/Adult, £4.5/Student or Jobseeker).
Booking is essential. Follow the Eventbrite link to book: Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Things to note:
Getting Here
Please arrive five minutes early prior to the tour start, and meet in the courtyard of the Museum.
We are in the centre of Cambridge. You’ll find us at the corner of Castle Street and Northampton Street. We are right beside Kettle’s Yard and only a 15-minute walk from King’s College.
You can park your bike at the bike parks on Bridge Street or on Northampton Street. There is a bus stop on Bridge Street. Check out the Stagecoach website to plan your journey to and from the Museum. Find out more about how to get here by train, bike, bus, car or on foot on our website.
Accessibility
The Museum of Cambridge is unforutunately not wheelchair accessible, which you can read about our accessibility information (Accessibility – The Museum of Cambridge) on our website. There are also steps within the tour, and the walking tour has limited seating opportunities. If you’d like to chat through any accessibility requirements, don’t hesitate to give us a call on 01223 355159 or email sumyin.wong@museumofcambridge.org.uk. Event attendees with additional needs are welcome to bring a supporter or carer who will be admitted to the event free of charge.
Refund Policy
We are happy to transfer your ticket to another week up to 24 hours notice before the event, if necessary. We will refund your ticket up to 24 hours before the event, but will be unable to refund the administration fee Eventbrite takes from the ticket
Healthy Events
If you’re feeling unwell or have recently tested positive for Covid-19, please do not attend this tour. We will be happy to offer you a refund as per our refund policy, and welcome you at the Museum on another day.
Photography
Please note that photographs may be taken throughout this event, and images may be used in future marketing and reporting materials. If you do not wish you or your family’s photograph to be taken, please make sure to let us know.

Hidden Cambridge Tour February
2024-02-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Cambridgeshire

Hidden Cambridge Tour January
2024-01-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Cambridgeshire

Hidden Cambridge Tour December
2023-12-03 10:30 - 12:00 | Cambridgeshire

Hidden Cambridge Tour November
2023-11-05 10:30 - 12:00 | Cambridgeshire

Hidden Cambridge Tour October
2023-10-01 10:30 - 12:00 | Cambridgeshire

Hidden Cambridge Tour September
2023-09-03 10:30 - 12:00 | Cambridgeshire

Hidden Cambridge Tour August
2023-08-06 10:30 - 12:00 | Cambridgeshire

Hidden Cambridge Tour July
2023-07-02 10:30 - 12:00 | Cambridgeshire

Hidden Cambridge Tour June
2023-06-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Cambridgeshire

Hidden Cambridge Tour May
2023-05-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Cambridgeshire

Hidden Cambridge Tour December
2022-12-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Cambridgeshire
Take another look at Cambridge with a 90 minute Hidden Cambridge Walking Tour.
Enjoy a tour of the lesser-know Castle area of Cambridge. Discover some of the hidden nooks and crannies you’ve never noticed before!
Hear stories of beer, brothels and boatmen, and where Nobel prizes jostle with rugby players and mustard factories.
Your tour will be led by a qualified guide, and the ticket price includes a free entry to the Museum of Cambridge within a month of the tour. All proceeds of the tours are donated to support museum.
Tickets are £15. Tours start at 10:30 from the Round Church in Cambridge.
Booking is essential, follow the Eventbrite link to book: 90 minute Hidden Cambridge walking tour Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Hidden Cambridge Tour November
2022-11-06 10:30 - 12:00 | Cambridgeshire

Hidden Cambridge Tour October
2022-10-02 10:30 - 12:00 | Cambridgeshire

Hidden Cambridge Tour September
2022-09-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Cambridgeshire

Hidden Cambridge Tour August
2022-08-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Cambridgeshire

Hidden Cambridge Walking Tour
2021-12-05 10:30 - 12:00, 2021-11-07 10:30 - 12:00, 2021-10-03 10:30 - 12:00, 2021-09-05 10:30 - 12:00 | Round Church, Round Church, Bridge Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Journey through the streets of Hidden Cambridge
This Hidden Cambridge tour is for all those who have always meant to explore the side streets and alleyways of this historic city but never quite had the time, as well as for visitors who want to discover more of Cambridge beyond King’s Parade.
Discover the heart of the ancient city, some of the hidden nooks and crannies you’ve never noticed before around the river crossing and quayside area – traces of the Roman settlement, the Norman castle, the Saxon and Viking trading centre and the medieval town. Hear stories of beer, brothels and boatmen!
Qualified Blue Badge Guides will share their extensive knowledge of the local area – you won’t find these stories in the guidebooks!
The tour is subject to COVID-19 regulations in place at the time, and the groups will be small and conducted in a safe way. For booking click here.
The tours meet the first Sunday of the month, at 10.30am outside the Round Church on Bridge Street. Each tour lasts about 90 minutes and the cost of £15 a head includes a free one-time admission to the Museum of Cambridge. All proceeds go towards supporting the Museum.
This small, independent museum, located in the former White Horse Inn, has a big story to share. Suffused with the history of the local people of Cambridge, it contains an eclectic collection of everyday objects used in day-to-day life, from vacuum cleaners and washing machines to false teeth and mantraps!
Opening times are limited currently, check the web site for up to date hours. This tour is organised and run by Hidden Cambridge, for further details contact Hidden.Cambridge@gmail.com.
The Museum of Cambridge is hugely thankful to the generous support of the Blue Badge Guides who give up their time to offer these tours.
Featured photo by Bob Wheatley The Round ChurchPortugal PlaceThrough the Door of St Peter’sThe Hawks’ Club
