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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.

 

Family friendly benefits

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:

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.

Things to do in your free time

 

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 University Botanic Garden provides for teaching and research. It has an area of about 40 acres, and contains a large collection of plants of international importance.

ADC Theatre

For what's on and booking details, visit the ADC Theatre website. University staff have access to discounts on tickets to shows.

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:

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.