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around the toasty fire or polish off toffee apples and other snacks from the event’s delectable food vendors. 19 DISCOVER SCOTT POLAR RESEARCH INSTITUTE MUSEUM One of our more outlandish establishments, this research institute is dedicated to the chillier climes of the world, promoting both their importance and environmental significance. Expect to learn something novel if you are planning a visit to the Polar Museum. 20 GRAB A BITE AT THE MARKET Cambridge wouldn’t be complete without its historic market – a hive for jewellery, crafts, arts, books and food. Packed with cuisines from around the globe, pick up a souvlaki, scallion pancake or arepa. 21 EXPERIENCE MEDIEVAL CAMBRIDGE AT STOURBRIDGE FAIR One of four medieval fairs that traditionally stomped through Cambridge, Stourbridge Fair at its peak was the largest in Europe. In its present-day re-enactment, it sees dancers in period costume, performances, stalls, crafts and talks from the setting of the Leper Chapel – one of the city’s most ancient buildings.
LET’S GET PHYSICAL As one of the flatter courses in the country, the Cambridge Half is a good bet for a PB!
22 TALENT-SPOT AT CAMBRIDGE BAND COMPETITION Culminating in the winners’ performance at Strawberry Fair in June, bands battle it out in the preceding months at music venues around the city. Keep an eye out for gigs. 23 RUN (OR WATCH!) THE CAMBRIDGE HALF Pick up the pace with our city’s mass 13.1-mile race, which takes place each spring. Setting off from Victoria Avenue, you’ll dash past Cambridge’s most recognisable landmarks – among them the Round Church, King’s College, the Fitz and the Backs. The experience is a unique way to soak up the sights – and the atmosphere is unbeatable.
24 EXPLORE HAUNTED CAMBRIDGE Steeped in history, it’s no wonder that Cambridge has a ghostly past. Hit up haunted locations around the city, starting with Little St Mary’s Lane, said to be plagued by a demon dog. If you fancy venturing further afield, the unearthly Fens are shrouded in folklore. 25 LISTEN TO CAROLS FROM KING’S The Christmas Eve carol service from King’s College Chapel is broadcast live every year, and for good reason. If you haven’t yet heard the angelic voices sounding out within the chapel walls, it’s well worth entering the ballot for a chance to attend.
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