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UNIQUE CAMBRIDGE This month, we would like to celebrate what makes Cambridge special. From crafting your own gin with one of the world’s most innovative distilleries, to trying the best of the city’s food scene – here are some uniquely Cambridge experiences to seek out during your stay THE CAMBRIDGE SATCHEL CO.
MAKE A DAY OF IT Keep your summer calendar packed and pencil in a visit to some of Cambridge’s most exciting hotspots Bridge Street and Trumpington Street. The colourful cake counter has much to tempt, but the spectacularly syrupy, sugary Chelsea buns are the star of the show! GO PUNTING FOR THE ESSENTIAL CAMBRIDGE EXPERIENCE Another thing you can’t leave Cambridge without trying is punting – the absolute best way to see the sights. For the uninitiated, punts are long, wooden boats which glide through water, steered by a metal pole. For a better chance of staying aboard, book in with one of the punting companies and let someone else do the hard work while you relax – head to Mill Lane or Quayside and join the fun.
and blending sessions, or just pick up a bottle of the company’s award-winning spirit to take home. From seasonal specials to a classic dry gin, there’s plenty to try, but the most unique of all is the Anty Gin – the first to be made from insects! CAMBRIDGE ON A PLATE When it comes to Cambridge food legends, Steak & Honour are up there with the best. Responsible for kick-starting the city’s street-food scene in 2012, these burger makers par excellence now have a city- centre restaurant – but you can still catch them flipping patties in their vintage vans. Another local institution is Fitzbillies, a cafe and bakery with branches on
If you’re looking for the perfect memento of your visit to the city, look no further than The Cambridge Satchel Company. From small beginnings on a Cambridgeshire kitchen table, this business has grown into a world-famous fashion brand, selling its handcrafted, traditional-style satchels all over the world. Pop into the gorgeous St Mary’s Passage store to browse the range. CAMBRIDGE GIN LABORATORY Described as the ‘world’s first gin tailor’, Cambridge Distillery offers visitors a chance to create their own bespoke bottles at its Green Street laboratory. An interactive space dedicated to the appreciation of gin, you can book tastings
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