Overview:
A delight regardless of the season, Cambridge is a fabulous destination for a hen party weekend. The city is chock full of pubs, shops, restaurants, theatres, museums and art galleries. A Hen Weekend in Cambridge is perfect because this city offers far too much to take in during a day trip or overnighter. By the time you leave, you’ll already be planning your return.

Getting around:
Cambridge is easily accessible at only 50 minutes from central London and reachable by road, rail or air. Driving in Cambridge is probably a bigger headache than it is worth. The city is centralized enough that a hen party could easily walk to activities and attractions. Be aware of bicyclists, if walking, because pedestrians and cyclists share common pavement space. Biking around town is another option for the more exercise or adventure-inclined.

Must See/Must Do:
• Cruise the River Cam – Enjoy strawberries and champagne as you punt down the river in a gondola-type canal boat.
• Parks – Cambridge has many parks and green spaces that are picturesque to say the least. It’s not unusual to see cows near Kings College Chapel and a hen party picnic along the Backs among flowering bulbs is sure to be a fond memory.
• Visit Cambridge University – Take a stroll around the storied university. Don’t miss the botanical gardens where 8,000 different plant species reside on 40 acres.
• Take a Ghost Tour – Go on a guided tour of Cambridge’s many haunted areas, hear the stories and learn about the city’s macabre history.
• Dance the night away at Club Fez – No Hen Night in Cambridge is complete without a night out dancing at the city’s ever-popular dance club which regularly features Britain’s top DJs.
• Cocktails on the terrace at Granta – This waterside pub is picturesque and a great gathering place for your hen party to relax before the next activity.

History and Culture:
The Romans, Vikings, Saxons and Normans all have left their mark on Cambridge in various ways. Roman roads and structures are still visible throughout the city. Cambridge University was founded after scholars at Oxford split and left the neighboring town. Cambridge has graduated more Nobel Prize winners than any other institution and remains a dominant influence in the modern city’s success. Today, Cambridge is a centre for science and high-tech industry and is frequently referred to as Silicon Fen.

Shopping:
If there is a shopper’s paradise in Britain, it is surely Cambridge. The city boasts a huge selection of independent shops and boutiques as well as high street standouts. Two recently constructed shopping centers add new flavor to the mix. A Hen Party in Cambridge would do well to visit King’s Parade for its exclusive shops and those of Grafton Centre. Don’t miss out on the Cambridge market where a vast selection of whole foods, produce and clothing abounds.

Nightlife:
Cambridge is essentially a college town and has the requisite nightlife to go along. hen parties will have no trouble at all finding interesting pubs like The Eagle, which was established in the 1500s. There is a somewhat small club scene but Club Fez always satisfies the dancing urge. hen night partygoers into alternative music should check out club Kambar which is also a popular hangout.

Eating and Drinking:
Given that Cambridge is a town full of intellectuals, it’s no surprise that the city is well-known for its vegetarian and vegan fare and other less traditional offerings. Rainbow Café, Alimentum and Michaelhouse are not to be missed by any hen party gathering. For something a little more on the bargain side, try Free Press – a Prospect Row standout for its pub food.