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.
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:
- 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)
Access to the Colleges and Kings College Chapel can be gained on presentation of your University Card. University staff are permitted to be accompanied by two guests.
Visit Cambridge
For further information about some of the main Cambridge amenities and organisations please visit the Visit Cambridge website.