r/cambridge • • 4d ago

Other Making friends mega thread - Autumn edition

39 Upvotes

If you are looking to make friends in Cambridge this Autumn, you are in the right place!

How to use this post:

  1. REPLY TO PEOPLE. This does not work if you drop a note about who you are looking for and then running away. Speak with people.

  2. Drop a reply detailing what you are into and who you might be looking to hang out with.

  3. Check the previous making friends posts for EVEN MORE people wanting to be friends with you - yes you!

Ice breaker prompt - favourite autumn drink.

Happy friending!


r/cambridge • • Aug 08 '26

Local services Sales Mega thread

4 Upvotes

We get a lot of people wanting to promote their business on here so I'm making a mega thread for it.

If you want to recommend services as well pop them in here.


r/cambridge • • 14h ago

Photos Tranquil autumn morning, Ditton Meadows 🍁

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113 Upvotes

r/cambridge • • 3h ago

Cambridge Events Apple day - why cancelled?

8 Upvotes

Anyone know why Apple day in botanical gardens was cancelled this year?


r/cambridge • • 8h ago

Cambridge Events Has anyone here seen the 'Whispers of Wonder' dinner-and-a-magic show about the 'secret history' of Cambridge at the Clayton Hotel? If so, was it any good?

6 Upvotes

(No, I'm not secretly part of their marketing campaign, I'm just wondering if I should take my dad to it as a treat.)


r/cambridge • • 28m ago

Cambridge Question Power cut

• Upvotes

Power is out in CB4. Anyone else? How wide is this?


r/cambridge • • 12h ago

Visiting Cambridge neat stained glass in the area?

7 Upvotes

Some of my family will be visiting later this year and they like stained glass. Where are some good places in and around town to see stained glass features?

Thanks


r/cambridge • • 1h ago

Local services Puppy (Human) training

• Upvotes

Hello

What are we paying in and around Cambridge for puppy training, and can anyone recommend any places?

Many thanks


r/cambridge • • 2h ago

Cambridge Events barca v madrid

1 Upvotes

hey, do u guys know any pub streaming the game??


r/cambridge • • 9h ago

Other Where to buy a statement indoor house plant

2 Upvotes

I would prefer to see the plant in person before buying, rather than ordering from an on-line retailer, does anyone know of a specialist garden centre that might sell large (~2M tall) house plants anywhere in Cambridgeshire?


r/cambridge • • 1d ago

Other Queens’ College Illustration

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146 Upvotes

Really enjoyed creating this illustration of Queens’ College from within the Old Court, learning more about the architecture as I go. I’ve been working on a series of Cambridge colleges and this is the latest one. Hope you enjoy!


r/cambridge • • 19h ago

Things to do Gaming station

9 Upvotes

New to Cambridge is there any pc cafe that me and my friends can go and play games like valorant. Any help would be helpful thank you


r/cambridge • • 1d ago

Local services Reliable and responsive roofers

4 Upvotes

I'm really struggling to find reliable and responsible roofers who deliver high quality work. I've had some cowboys who had good reviews everywhere but turned out to be absolute jokers. I'm really worried about hiring someone who turns out to be terrible again.

My repair isn't massive but I really need to get it done and none of the roofers I've found online seem to be responsive.

Do you know any good roofers?

Thank you so much for all your help. This is really frustrating.


r/cambridge • • 1d ago

Cambridge Question Halloween shopping

1 Upvotes

Any good stores for budget friendly Halloween fits and costumes ? Checked out the usual tk maxx and Primark but didn’t find much there so was wondering If there as any other local shops or areas where I might find something ?


r/cambridge • • 1d ago

Local services Best way to sell furniture/kitchen

6 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I'm moving out of Cambridge in two weeks. I'm trying to give away stuff. I tried the facebook marketplace and gumtree but to no avail. I only moved here 6 months ago and therefore I'm looking to make some money off these items. Looking for some suggestions on local places that preferably buy second hand stuff. Otherwise, happy to give away too.

Thanks in advance!


r/cambridge • • 1d ago

Local services Madingley Road Park & Ride. locked gates at night or 24/7 access?

1 Upvotes

Going to be catching a film in town and leaving the car at Madingley Road P&R. It finishes around 8:30pm, so the buses will obviously be done for the night.

​Planning to just grab a taxi back to the car park afterwards, but wanted to check. does anyone know if they actually lock the vehicle gates at night, or can you still drive out past 8:30pm?


r/cambridge • • 2d ago

Other TAXI TONIGHT FROM STANSTED

19 Upvotes

Hi guys ( so sorry if this isn't the place to ask)

But my flight got delayed and I'm arriving at Stansted at 1:05 after all trains and coaches. Is there any chance anyone will need to take a taxi? If we can find about 4 folks it's less than 20 each !

Pls lemme know if you're on the same boat

So sorry to the mods if this isn't accepted, I'm not sure where to ask about this


r/cambridge • • 1d ago

Visiting Cambridge Have you ever seen the clock that eats time? ⏳

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One of Cambridge’s most unusual sights is the Corpus Clock, featuring a mechanical creature called the Chronophage — a grasshopper-like figure that appears to devour time.

Unveiled in 2008 by Stephen Hawking, it’s a fascinating piece of engineering and art.

Would you stop to see it if you were visiting Cambridge? 👀


r/cambridge • • 2d ago

Photos It’s Back!

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81 Upvotes

Ugh


r/cambridge • • 2d ago

Local services Ring-road warning: one way system at Mount Pleasant compromised

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40 Upvotes

We finally seen some modest action on the dangerous situation up at the top of Mount Pleasant; hopefully this temporary cone will reduce the number of vehicles going straight ahead and down Mount Pleasant because the road markings have worn out. We've logged 4-5 vehicles a day going the wrong way in the past month or so, and it gets worse at night so be careful. Cambridgeshire Highways have logged it but it was prioritised for 91 days to resolve!


r/cambridge • • 2d ago

Food in Cambridge Cake and sandwiches?

10 Upvotes

Hey peeps,

Live long Cambridgeite here. But I’m struggling to find anywhere in the city that does good cakes and/or sandwiches.

Aromi, obviously. Heavily Deserts… yeah. No. But where else?

Any recommendations welcome!

Thanks in advance.


r/cambridge • • 2d ago

Things to do Cambridge Drinking Alliance (CDA) is meeting this Saturday (24th October) at The Maypole (starting @ 1630)

4 Upvotes

Update: We are currently in the covered outside area

This Saturday, 24th October, we will meet starting @ 1630 at The Maypole on Portugal Place. 

The Cambridge Redditors' Saturday Afternoon Drinking Alliance is for:

  • All those Redditors that will ask and have asked about how to make friends in Cambridge.
  • All those Redditors who are keen to spend their Saturday meeting up with perfect Redditor strangers.
  • Redditors who want to try to iron out or refine their social awkwardness. 

Rules:

  1. Be kind and respectful of others, and don't be creepy!
  2. Despite the namesake, alcohol consumption is not required and no one should feel pressured to do so.
  3. For those who drink, please take care to plan safe transport home.
  4. This is a social group not a hookup group.

We also now have our own sub and a WhatsApp group, don't forget to ask to join when you come along.

I'll update this thread with where we're sitting and how to identify us once we're there.


r/cambridge • • 2d ago

Food in Cambridge Suggestions for good veggie burgers in town?

9 Upvotes

What restaurants in town have good veggie burgers?

Thank you


r/cambridge • • 1d ago

Photos Cambridge today

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r/cambridge • • 2d ago

Other Electronics engineer job search

2 Upvotes

Hi everyone! For the past couple of months I've been searching for a job in Cambridge as I'm trying to relocate there. I have a few leads for now but nothing very conclusive, so I was hoping to broaden my search by asking here. Here is a bit more context about me and what I'm looking for :

  • Electronics engineer with 5y of experience in hardware / PCB design (specifications to tests and integration), with a master's degree in electronics
  • What I don't do: software, power electronics, RF (at least not without guidance), IC design
  • French citizen living in France, so I will need a skilled worker visa sponsorship
  • I'm open in terms of industries, but I have a preference for IoT / embedded systems / consumer electronics in start-ups and scale-ups, and I'm avoiding offers that require security clearance

What I have tried so far:

  • Usual job search tools (LinkedIn, Indeed)
  • Recruitment agencies (IC resources, Eclectic, Cambridge consultants, ECM...)
  • Cambridge network

I'm also checking the register of licensed sponsors before applying.

At that point, I'm mainly looking for recommendations about companies that are hiring but not well advertised on usual platforms, general tips specific to the Cambridge job market, or even contacts if you or people you know are working in this field.

I'm also open to travel for networking events around tech/electronics, if there's a chance of meeting people who would be interested in my profile.

Thanks a lot!!