Cambridge Folk Festival

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Homerton College
Homerton College is one of the newer colleges, though it has existed for centuries as an academic institution and is architecturally very pretty, with extensive and tranquil grounds and a picturesque orchard. It is in a beautiful location on Hills Road, about 15 minutes walk from the town centre. The Victorian hall here is one of the most beautiful in Cambridge and definitely worth a visit. Free to enter, so worth the walk to see.
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Café Blue Sage
Turkish brunch spot. High-quality coffee, sweet and savoury pastries, and a selection of freshly-cooked hot food. Menemen and shakshouka available every day, with sublime çılbır available on weekdays. Very attentive service, but prepare to wait for a table or sit outside on Saturday and Sunday mornings -- it's not a big place
Open Wed-Mon
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Cambridge Junction
Artistic centre offering club nights, gigs, and new theatre, comedy, and dance. Ticket prices vary depending on the show/gig.
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Old Ticket Office
Friendly bar with outdoor seating just next to the station, mostly commuters. Very comfortable seats, live train times on screen. City Pub Co. bought and renovated the former ticket office in 2018 and it's been very successful, with a handful of regulars despite being on the outskirts of town. Wide range of craft beers (more than 30!) and gins (more than 20), wines and cocktails. Extensive hot food menu and takeaway pastries.
Mon-Wed noon-11PM, Thu-Sat noon-midnight, Sun 10AM-11PMPint £4-9 (high abv)