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CINEMAS - no accusations of voyeurism, just good old fashioned cinema. Cambridge has three well known cinemas dotted around the city.
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Vue Cinemas
An 8 screen cinema, showing mainstream movies and located within the Grafton Centre on the East Road side.
Look out for 'Cheap Tuesdays' - which you'll need an easy to gain Vue card. Also Orange Wednesdays 2-4-1 are pretty good (text FILM to 241 on your orange phone for buy one get one free tickets!).
http://myvue.com

Grafton Centre
08702 406020

Cineworld, Cambridge, UK Cineworld
Located at the new multiplex, this cinema also boasts numerous screens, with a preference for the mainstream. There are special movies for kids at a certain time of the week.
http://www.cineworld.co.uk

Cambridge Leisure Park, Clifton Way
0871 2208000
Arts Picturehouse on Regent Street, Cambridge, UK. Arts Picturehouse
A more cosy and less commercial venue for film buffs. Specialises in Art and international films. Small lounge area serves drinks and food, such as crepes.
http://www.picturehouses.co.uk

38-39 St Andrew's Street
01223 504444


THEATRES - he's behind you! Whoops, that's pantomime. Cambridge is well equipped in this department. Show off!
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Corn Exchange on Wheeler Street, Cambridge, UK. Corn Exchange
Could be a place where farmers meet to barter, but it isn't. Instead, is probably one of the largest venues for events such as theatre, comedy, concerts and musicals.
http://www.cornex.co.uk

Wheeler Street
01223 357851
Cambridge Arts Theatre near the Market Square, Cambridge, UK. Cambridge Arts Theatre
Refurbished not so many years ago, this venue houses a variety of drama, dance, musical, comedy and pantomime. A coffee shop and restaurant sandwich the building on the ground and 4th floors, respectively.
http://www.cambridgeartstheatre.com

6 St Edward's Passage
01223 503333
ADC Theatre on Park Street, Cambridge, UK. ADC Theatre
Not the best with the alphabet, this theatre is Cambridge University's playhouse and as such, you will find shows such as dance, drama and comedy.
http://www.adctheatre.com

Park Street
01223 300085
The Junction on Clifton Road, Cambridge, UK. The Junction
Perhaps better known for its club nights, the new look Junction has opened up to much more - music, theatre, dance, comedy and children's workshops are now staple to this venue.
http://www.junction.co.uk

Clifton Road
01223 511511
Corpus Playroom on St Edwards Passage, Cambridge, UK. Corpus Playroom
Tucked away in the side streets of the town centre, this small venue hosts performances during the college term time.
St Edward's Passage
01223 503333
(Same as the Arts Theatre)

SPORTS - More famous for rowing (and that well publicised annual rivalry with Oxford) than anything else. There are, however, a handful of other sports for the intrepid spectator.
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Cambridge United F.C. on Newmarket Road, Cambridge, UK. Cambridge United F.C.
The biggest of the two football clubs in Cambridge. Once flirting with promotion into the new Premiership (many years ago!), Cambridge United has unfortunately fallen from grace and into the conference.
http://www.cambridge-united.premiumtv.co.uk

The Abbey Stadium, Newmarket Road
01223 566600
Cambridge City F.C. on Milton Road, Cambridge, UK. Cambridge City F.C.
The smaller of the two clubs, formed in 1908, it has prided itself on its amateur status. They currently ply their trade in the Nationwide Southern conference league.
http://www.cambridgecityfc.com

Milton Road
01223 357973
Histon F.C.
Located on a suburb of Cambridge, where Histon and Impington seem to have merged. This football club has consistently punched above its weight and gone on a couple of memorable FA cup runs.
http://www.histonfc.co.uk

The Glass World Stadium, Bridge Road
Impington
CB24 9PH

01223 237373

Cambridge Rugby Union Football Club
Self proclaimed 'leading Rugby Union club in the Eastern Counties', Cambridge is indeed  possibly better known for its rugby than any other sport.
http://www.crufc.co.uk

Grantchester Road
01223 312437