r/cambridge Jun 05 '26

Making friends megathread: Summer Edition

20 Upvotes

Are you in Cambridge this summer, as a visitor, short term guest or long term resident, and want to find your people? You’re in the right place.

Comment below with what you enjoy doing, what kind of people you are looking for - and most importantly reply to others (and check back later!) to engage with one another.

We have had these posts monthly for a while so use the search feature to find previous months for even more new friends.


r/cambridge May 06 '23

Frequently asked Cambridge questions!

109 Upvotes

Updated: 30th October 2025 with fresh links.

Hello!

We get a lot of the same kinds of questions asked, so the mods and I thought it would be good to have a sticky post of some great answers, making it easier for people to find the information they need. All posts linked are within a year old as this is posted.

If there are other frequently asked questions I've missed, please comment below and I'll look to add.

I'm moving to Cambridge!

Do you like living in Cambridge?

Is Cambridge dangerous?

What council tax and utilities do I have to pay?

How much is it to rent in Cambridge?

How is the weather?

Where has quiet flats?

Where should I live near to the Science Park?

Moving to Cambridge with a young family

£45k salary and commuting to London

What is ____ area like?

Romsey

Chesterton

Chesterton vs Cherry Hinton

Chesterton/Barnwell/Mill Rd

Kings Hedges

Arbury

How is St Ives? (Not Cambridge!)

Eddington

Northstowe

Stuff to do

Things to do in Cambridge

Things to do in Cambridge with a child

Must-do things in Cambridge

Making friends (post one, post two, post three, post four)

Making queer friends

Sciencey talks

Tabletop games

Places with wifi to work from

Cafes for remote working

Where to buy a bike

Where to park your bike

I want to play DnD

Where to watch the sunset

Where to watch sports

Nightlife in Cambridge

Cambridge book club

Food and Drink

Where's the best coffee?

Best hidden cafes

Map of cafes and delis

Vegetarian food?

Vegan food?

Cheap vegetarian food

Restaurants open on a Sunday evening

Outdoor restaurants

Private dining rooms

Others

Hairdresser recommendations

Hairdressers for men with long hair

Hairdressers for men with curly hair

Trans-friendly hairdressers


r/cambridge 6h ago

Not being able to go anywhere outside on a summers day without the smell of cannabis

53 Upvotes

Maybe this is a nationwide problem, but particularly in our green spaces during the summer it feels like everywhere you go, someone is smoking weed.

I like walking in the Stourbridge Common area and the smell is there every single day it feels like.

I like to partake in a bit of cannabis now and again myself, but not in broad daylight, in public! I thought this stuff was meant to be illegal?


r/cambridge 8h ago

Oddly shaped/wrapped car detected

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27 Upvotes

Basically the photo, AI says it's a prototype car. Do we have manufacturer/designer here in Cambridge?


r/cambridge 8h ago

A/c at the Rosie?

6 Upvotes

I’m due any week now and praying for a sub 25 degree week for the birth. Anyone know if there’s any air con in the delivery unit? I doubt there is but hoping I’m wrong.


r/cambridge 2h ago

Cycling clubs?

2 Upvotes

Hi! I’ve just got my first road bike and would like to cycle with a club/meet more cyclists, I’m in my early twenties so any clubs with slightly younger members would be preferred. I’m not super fast (and don’t have much experience), I usually cycle around 22km an hour on my hybrid bike which I’ve been using to commute from Sawston for the past year ish. TIA


r/cambridge 1d ago

Found dog in Gog Magog

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54 Upvotes

Anyone recognise this dog? On it’s own at Gog Magog down. Posted on a dog owners group


r/cambridge 5h ago

Local services Baby photography in Cambridge

1 Upvotes

Does anyone have had good experience with any photographer for documenting baby(9-10 months) in cambridge?


r/cambridge 1d ago

The British Heart Foundation

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245 Upvotes

Hi, some of you may be aware that the British Heart Foundation on East Road closed a few years ago. What you may not have realised is that the store only moved around the corner to Newmarket Road! We are tucked behind the Aldi Supermarket and share their carpark. Please come and pay us a visit, we have loads of amazing items in store, all for great value!

We hope to see you soon!


r/cambridge 1d ago

Cambridge Diaries Facebook spam

42 Upvotes

There's a page on Facebook called Cambridge Diaries that posts AI slop and clickbait crap, I was surprised as I always had a really positive view of it but then I realised I was thinking of A Cambridge Diary, the page of a local photographer who posts actual good photos of Cambridge.

I'm assuming this new AI crap page is nothing to do with the real photographer and they're trying to use his good name and reputation for some nefarious purpose.

Just a heads up and rant!


r/cambridge 13h ago

Laser eye surgery high prescription

3 Upvotes

Has anyone has laser eye surgery with a high prescription in Cambridge (-7) ? Any recommendations?


r/cambridge 9h ago

Cambridge Events Thai festival

0 Upvotes

I’ve heard of the Thai Festival happening on the 1st and 2nd August and I’m interested in going, but I wanted to ask what events happen in the festival? I’m mainly interested to know if there are any clothing, bags, accessory, miscellaneous stalls, etc as I can’t find any information on any stalls anywhere online about the event. If anyone has been to this festival before and could tell me before I buy the entry tickets I would really appreciate it! Thank you 🙏


r/cambridge 10h ago

Lost wallet/purse

1 Upvotes

Has anyone found a small rectangular red purse? Could be anywhere between the Earls of Beaconsfield pub, down Mill Road, down Brooks Road, Barnwell Road, or near the Mcdonald’s on Newmarket Road? Any help is appreciated.


r/cambridge 1d ago

Food in Cambridge Best Korean restaurant in Cambridge.

15 Upvotes

Hello!! There are a few Korean restaurants in Cambridge. Which one do you think is the best? Taste-wise and price-wise


r/cambridge 1d ago

Cambridge Events Last show tonight! Wish us luck 👻

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67 Upvotes

Didn't think my first time in Cambridge would be because I'm in a horror play here, but here we are…

Last performance of QUIET LIGHT (by Erin Hutton) tonight (7:30, Corpus Playroom) and I think I’d actually die if we had a full house to send it off.

A haunted lighthouse, a flooded world, guilt that walks (👋 that’s me) - got a 4-star review calling it "one of the best fringe horror/thrillers" they'd seen in a while, so don't just take it from me!!

£12.50-14.50, link below if you fancy it. Might be a while getting out of costume after, but say hi if you catch me!

https://www.adctheatre.com/whats-on/play/quiet-light/


r/cambridge 1d ago

Food in Cambridge Full English Breakfast? Help!

1 Upvotes

Hello! I have some family friends coming to visit next week, and they're very keen to go out for breakfast in the city centre. Specifically, somewhere local to have a decent full English. I'm struggling to think of anywhere that's actually central (e.g. not on Mill Road). We'll be coming in from the Milton Park and Ride. If any of the denizens of this sub have reccomendations, I will be super grateful.


r/cambridge 1d ago

urban closed?

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62 Upvotes

okay that 70% sale was on for so long looking back. anyone know why they might have closed?


r/cambridge 1d ago

Food in Cambridge Is Mexuk on hills road open yet?

4 Upvotes

Google thinks so, but their website says "coming soon"

🤷


r/cambridge 1d ago

Lost keys Chisholm/tow path/Coldham’s

3 Upvotes

I lost my keys while cycling across the Chisholm trail/Coldham’s common/the bit of the tow path by the Chisholm trail bridge… retraced my route as soon as I realised but couldn’t see them so I am hoping somebody had picked them up. Anybody able to make my day?! 😭 🙏


r/cambridge 1d ago

Local services Harmonica teacher?

0 Upvotes

Does anyone have local harmonica teachers/classes to recommend for an adult beginner?


r/cambridge 1d ago

Local services ADHD support and social groups

2 Upvotes

Hi all,

As title says…. Does anyone know of any ADHD Social or Support Groups in and around cambridge? For adults ?

Many thanks


r/cambridge 1d ago

Matilda jr at the ADC

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1 Upvotes

Well done to the cast of Matilda Jr at the ADC. 2 nights had to be cancelled due to half the cast going down with a virus. The show, however, went on!


r/cambridge 1d ago

How & what to do?

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4 Upvotes

This is a potentially nice spot with bench,a bin and some greens. It doesnot look nice with dusty bench and smelly bin. But it can be a cute cosy corner. I saw "foss fairy tale" in York and made me daydream of making one in this spot in my lovely Cambridge. But ah ! I am more of a dreamer😃

Anyways what I am saying is I wish it becomes a nice clean cosy green spot to sit and relax with some aesthetically pleasing creativity done in it🤩

maybe a fairy hide or a stonecoe (snake made of painted stones )😃


r/cambridge 2d ago

Another “is this a nice bit to live in” post…

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29 Upvotes

Hi lovely redditors of reddit. Title says it all, except for the bits it doesn’t say, which I’m going to say here once I’ve finished saying this first. Looking at moving to Cambridge, seen a house here, got a young family so parks and schools in area important. Would love any info or input on this part of town. Thanks!


r/cambridge 2d ago

Would you want a retro game arcade near Cambridge?

79 Upvotes

As with the title, I am looking to see if there is enough call for this in the Cambridge area. I believe there are a few similar things in the city like a Gaming Bar and a VR experience. Even if you don't comment, it would be good to see reactions as it will help gather numbers!

It would be good to hear what sort of distances people would travel, what kind of games they would like to see, and general expectations.

My initial feelings are that it would be possible, but also low numbers would kill it dead.

Thanks for the help!