It's Christmas in Cambridge and Parker's Piece has been transformed into a magical Christmas Village! Find Chalet huts bursting with artisan products and tempting street food, an Alpine Lodge ready to welcome you with warming mulled wine and fun for all in the Xmas Tree Maze, on The Big Wheel and on the Ice Rink!

Home to more Nobel prize winners than any other city, you’ll find that Cambridge is bursting with history and culture. Famous for its globally recognised colleges, the city’s museums compliment the incredible work that the university has produced, many of which are free-to-enter. Find out more about the University of Cambridge Museums including the fascinating new exhibition at Cambridge University Library - 'Curious Cures'. This free exhibition is here until 6 December and takes a look at the unusual ingredients and very questionable remedies found in medieval medicinal manuscripts, pre-book your timeslot online.

Cambridge is a shopper's paradise with a wealth of independents and well-known brands dotted throughout this charming city. Whilst you’re picking up something new you’ll find that you’re never far from the ancient buildings – window shopping has never been prettier! Head to Bridge Street and Magdalane Street for fashion boutiques, jewellery and inviting eateries. Head to Market Square and browse the tempting stalls - perhaps enjoy a freshly brewed coffee and a warm pastry as you wander past quirky artworks, handmade jewellery and much more! Christ’s Lane is home to fashion favourites and just a short stroll from The Grafton which boasts over 60 stores. The Grand Arcade, in the heart of Cambridge, is the city's leading shopping destination - we’re sure you’ll be pleased to find that John Lewis still has a home in here. Download a handy map from Love Cambridge that will help you plan your time in this historical destination.

Includes return travel and a reserved coach seat. The coach is due to arrive in Cambridge at 11:45 and depart at 16:45, setting down and and picking up at the corner of Queen's Road and Silver Street (which is about a 15 minute walk from Parker's Piece). Entry fees may apply at the suggested attractions, please check before departure.

You might also like Windsor and Christmas at Kew on Wed 10 Dec or Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market on Fri 5 Dec.