Essentials
This is a great convenience store/deli. It stocks pretty much everything, from a great selection of local, national and international papers and magazines, to a chiller cabinet for cheese, deli goods, and some fruit/ veg. It is also a post office
Derby Stores Post Office
26A Derby StThis is a great convenience store/deli. It stocks pretty much everything, from a great selection of local, national and international papers and magazines, to a chiller cabinet for cheese, deli goods, and some fruit/ veg. It is also a post office
Local butcher specialising in game. Also does great home made pies and scotch eggs.
Cambridge Butchers Cousins
36 Grantchester StLocal butcher specialising in game. Also does great home made pies and scotch eggs.
Co-op Food
3 Newnham Rdsmall but very useful
Food Scene
Great pub food and atmosphere. Kid friendly - giant Jenja and outside area. Nice walk from the house
17 locals recommend
Red Lion
33 High StGreat pub food and atmosphere. Kid friendly - giant Jenja and outside area. Nice walk from the house
This is a great refurbished space with a watermill inside. The steaks are great and cocktails fun. Kid friendly
Smokeworks Free School Lane
2 Free School LnThis is a great refurbished space with a watermill inside. The steaks are great and cocktails fun. Kid friendly
Shopping
It has a great deli, traditional toy shop, some lovely boutiques and some outside area. Kids love going to run around whilst I have a coffee. Toy shop pricey but not full of tat. Organic veg and butchery. Nice cafe
19 locals recommend
Burwash Manor
It has a great deli, traditional toy shop, some lovely boutiques and some outside area. Kids love going to run around whilst I have a coffee. Toy shop pricey but not full of tat. Organic veg and butchery. Nice cafe
Parks & Nature
This is my kids favorite place - nice big play area, childrens pool (not deep) in summer. Newish cafe.
12 locals recommend
Lammas Land
61 Newnham RdThis is my kids favorite place - nice big play area, childrens pool (not deep) in summer. Newish cafe.
The gardens are beautifully maintained. Nice activities to follow, lots of space. Stepping stones and hiding areas near pond are favorites. Cafe great for the grown ups
123 locals recommend
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
1 BrooksideThe gardens are beautifully maintained. Nice activities to follow, lots of space. Stepping stones and hiding areas near pond are favorites. Cafe great for the grown ups
Nice walk from Newnham to Granchester - flat and easy walking (kids can cycle of scoot). Swim or canoe or punt (hire from scudamores near mill lane) down The Cam
40 locals recommend
Grantchester
Nice walk from Newnham to Granchester - flat and easy walking (kids can cycle of scoot). Swim or canoe or punt (hire from scudamores near mill lane) down The Cam
Arts & Culture
Free, large, great collections, something for everyone. Egyptian stuff a favorite. Friendly and helpful staff
235 locals recommend
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Trumpington StreetFree, large, great collections, something for everyone. Egyptian stuff a favorite. Friendly and helpful staff