There are a wide range of recreational facilities available to University employees including a large number of eating facilities, sports centres, and attractions such as the University Botanic Gardens, University Museums and the University Library.
Childcare
Please see the Childcare Office website for further information about the support available to University staff with childcare responsibilities.
Leave
Family friendly leave is available to assist with employees' work-life balance. Please follow the relevent links below for further information:
- Maternity
- Adoption
- Paternity
- Shared parental
- Emergency
- Unpaid leave for family reasons
- Special Leave
Flexible working
The University will consider requests for working flexibly, for example to work part-time. All staff will find full details in our flexible working policy.
Career break scheme
The University has developed a career break scheme for academic and academic-related staff. The scheme allows working to be at a minimum of 10% of full-time hours.
Dining
College Dining
If you are a member of a College then you may be able to use their dining facilities.
Other University cafés/eateries
Sports and leisure
University Sports Centre
For information on the amenities available to you, visit the Sport website. Employees can obtain discounted membership at the state-of-the-art Cambridge Sports Centre situated at West Cambridge.
Local University Attractions
Botanic Gardens
The Cambridge University Botanic Garden holds a collection of over 8,000 plant species from all over the world to facilitate teaching and research. The Garden provides resources including plant material, horticultural expertise and facilities to research workers and lecturers.
You are welcome to pay at the Ticket Office on arrival. Alternatively, you can purchase your tickets in advance online. Please note: Tickets are not transferable between days and are non-refundable.
ADC Theatre
For what's on and booking details, visit the ADC Theatre website. University staff have access to discounts on tickets to shows. If booking online, select 'University of Cambridge staff' from the list at the time of booking to receive the discounted rate.
West Road Concert Hall
For what's on and booking details, visit the West Road Concert Hall website.
Museums
You are entitled to visit the University's seven museums. Each contains widely differing collections. These include:
- Fitzwilliam Museum, Trumpington Street
- The Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Downing Street
- The Museum of Classical Archaeology, Sidgwick Avenue
- Whipple Museum of the History of Science, Free School Lane
- The Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences, Downing Site
- Museum of Zoology, New Museums Site
- Kettle's Yard, Castle Street
- Scott Polar Research Institute, Lensfield Road
Full details are available on the museums and collections web pages.
University Library
All members of the University of Cambridge are welcome to use the Library. For information on what is available to you please refer to the University Library's website.
Entry to Colleges (and Kings College Chapel)
You may be able to access the Colleges and Kings College Chapel on presentation of your University Card. Please contact the College you intend to visit to check their current entry permissions, as these may vary throughout the year.
Visit Cambridge
For further information about some of the main Cambridge amenities and organisations please visit the Visit Cambridge website.