English Activities in Cambridge
The EF Activities Coordinator arranges a regular schedule of local activities, day-trips, and weekend excursions to area attractions. These trips are organized for both short-term International Language School students as well as for Academic Year Abroad students.
Activities are an important part of your course. They not only help you to relax after a day studying but more importantly they provide you with an opportunity to meet and make friends from other classes, other countries and other cultures. They provide the essential complement to the classroom, a chance to talk to new friends in your one common language – English.
Typical Activities and Excursions
Weekly Activities
We have a weekly program of activities on campus (dances, movie nights, coffeehouse nights) at either no cost or minimal cost. The Activities Coordinator will also organize sports games and tournaments, depending on student interest and participation.
Weekend Excursions
Excursions could range from a day trip to Oxford, or the Roman City of Bath to weekend trips to Edinburgh, Dublin, Amsterdam or Paris. Our excursions are organized at a minimum cost, are great fun and extremely good value. You are always accompanied by an EF member of staff. Other examples of excursions: Brighton, Stonehenge, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Windsor Castle, York, Canterbury and Leeds Castle.
Sightseeing
In Cambridge: Fitzwilliam Museum, Folk Museum, Kings College Chapel, The Backs, University Colleges, Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Scott Polar Research Museum, Kettles Yard Museum and Art Gallery, Folk Museum, Great St Mary’s Church, Botanic Gardens, Grantchester.
Nearby: Newmarket Stud and Horseracing Museum, Duxford Imperial War Museum, Wimpole Hall House and Farm, Wandlebury Ring, Ely City and Cathedral, Noriwch and London.
Sample Activities
Example of a weekly activity schedule
Please note that these are examples and activities may differ during your programme.
Monday: Free entrance to a local nightclub, tickets available from the Activities Coordinator
Tuesday: Free walking tour with the Activities Coordinator at 2.30pm and Coffee house evening - meet international friends at Andy’s Coffee House
Wednesday: Visit to the Fitzwilliam Museum and Rock night at the Junction
Thursday: Punting afternoon and Theatre evening in London.
Friday: DVD club - Free - choose your film and Boogie the night away at Ballare
Saturday: Day trip to Bath and Stonehenge
Sunday: Visit Camden market in London and go on the London Eye
Let us help you have fun!
Parties and pub nights are held on a regular basis as well as going to clubs, theatres and musicals. The city has a wide range of activities from volleyball to horse riding, so whatever your interests are, the EF Activities staff will be more than happy to help. We also have use of local sports facilities, as well as having regular football competitions between our EF Schools. Whether it’s booking the theatre through one of EF’s ticket agents or finding the best place to hire a car we have the means to help you.
Cambridge boasts many museums and art galleries. Most of the museums and art galleries in Cambridge are attached to the University and are free to enter. These include the Fitzwilliam Museum. Thirty-one colleges form the University of Cambridge, which is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world. Many of the college buildings are architecturally stunning, and create the unique atmosphere that makes Cambridge special. During your stay you might visit Peterhouse - the first college, founded in 1284; or King’s College - founded in 1441 by King Henry VI which is one of the most beautiful colleges in Cambridge, famous for its incredible chapel, which is perhaps the finest building in the city.
