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September 12, 2025
Welcome & Experience
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Cambridge Arts Festival 2026 - CALL OUT

Cambridge Arts Festival 2026 - 9–18 February 2026

We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Cambridge Arts Festivalfor its 3rd year! Delivered by Cambridge BID, the festival will once again shine a spotlight on the extraordinary creativity and talent that make our city so special.

This year’s programme promises something for everyone — from exhibitions and workshops to hands-on activities and family-friendly fun, in venues across the city. Staying true to our ethos, most of the programme will be free to attend, making art accessible for all.

Cambridge Arts Festival 2026 - CALL OUT
Cambridge BID
March 7, 2022

Love Cambridge Restaurant Week returns next week!

Cambridge BID
March 7, 2022
Love Cambridge Restaurant Week returns next week!

Love Cambridge Restaurant Week will be returning to the city from Monday 14th – Friday 25th March 2022, to celebrate the city’s extensive food offer.

Cambridge BID
February 23, 2022

They Think COVID’s All Over

Cambridge BID
February 23, 2022
They Think COVID’s All Over

From tomorrow (Thursday 24th) pretty much all Covid restrictions will be lifted and we will be encouraged to return to a normal life as we adapt to live with this disease.

Cambridge BID
February 21, 2022

Cambridge BID Consultation Workshops

Cambridge BID
February 21, 2022

Cambridge BID are holding a series of workshops to help shape your city centre as we look to the future and shape our third Term from 2023 -2028

Cambridge BID
February 16, 2022

Cambridge BID Newsletter 6: Sep - Dec 2021

Cambridge BID
February 16, 2022
Cambridge BID Newsletter 6: Sep - Dec 2021

It was a busy Autumn at Cambridge BID, read all about it in our latest newsletter:

Cambridge BID
February 16, 2022

Mill Road can’t be viewed in isolation

Cambridge BID
February 16, 2022
Mill Road can’t be viewed in isolation

Mill Road bridge closed in June 2020 with no consultation, since we were locked down traffic was quiet, but as the city opened up then congestion grew on other roads like Coldhams Lane and Hills Road, subsequently air quality fell in those areas.

Hannah Lee
February 9, 2022

Levelling up brings business rates opportunity

Hannah Lee
February 9, 2022

Michael Gove followed up his 332-page levelling up white paper last week with a further comment that supports the devolution of business rates to our Regional Mayors.

Hannah Lee
February 2, 2022

Five Businesses Gain 100% Scores in 8th Mystery Shopping Awards

Hannah Lee
February 2, 2022
Five Businesses Gain 100% Scores in 8th Mystery Shopping Awards

The event, held in the Cambridge Union Society, was designed to celebrate the very best customer service in the city. It was attended by representatives of businesses that participated in Cambridge BID’s 2021 Mystery Shop programme - including eateries, attractions, accommodation providers and retailers.

Hannah Lee
February 2, 2022

Recruitment and rising costs dent 2022 outlook for the high street

Hannah Lee
February 2, 2022

Weekly footfall in Cambridge was up 5% last week, that was on top of a 20% weekly rise the week before. This is above the national data for high streets and compared to 2019 last week Cambridge was only 10% down whereas nationally high streets were -20%.

Cambridge BID
January 26, 2022

How the Pandemic affected Cambridge City centre

Cambridge BID
January 26, 2022

Ian Sandison gives his thoughts on the Centre for Cities Outlook 2022 report and what it means for Cambridge.

Cambridge BID
January 19, 2022

Annual Consumer Survey

Cambridge BID
January 19, 2022
Annual Consumer Survey

Be in with a chance of winning a £500 Gift Card bu completing our annual consumer survey!

Cambridge BID
January 19, 2022

Cambridge BID Board Vacancy

Cambridge BID
January 19, 2022
Cambridge BID Board Vacancy

We are seeking a Board Member to represent the Independent cafe, bar and restaurant sector.

Hannah Lee
January 19, 2022

A congestion charge would hit city vibrancy

Hannah Lee
January 19, 2022
A congestion charge would hit city vibrancy

The results of the Regional Mayor’s recent traffic survey are not surprising, those outside of Cambridge want more buses and greater frequency, city residents want less congestion. I’m not sure why the results are split, we need just the one solution.

Cambridge BID
January 12, 2022

2022: The Year the High Street Returns

Cambridge BID
January 12, 2022
2022: The Year the High Street Returns

It is 2 years since the first Covid-19 cases were reported in Asia, you will recall Sars-Cov-2 was the initial name, and how life has changed. Our daily lives have a whole new glossary masks, LFT’s and PCR’s etc but we are finally beginning to live with the disease as it becomes milder and manageable.

Cambridge BID
January 6, 2022

Sign up for Cambridge Restaurant Week 2022

Cambridge BID
January 6, 2022

Knives & Forks at the ready! Love Cambridge Restaurant Week will be returning from Monday 14th - Friday 25th March 2022

Cambridge BID
January 5, 2022

Love Cambridge Gift Card Sales exceed £100,000 in 2021

Cambridge BID
January 5, 2022
Love Cambridge Gift Card Sales exceed £100,000 in 2021

Following a bumper December Cambridge BID is delighted to announce that over £100,000 worth of Love Cambridge Gift Cards were issued in 2021 – that is over £100,000 that has to be spent within the BID area, in person, in participating businesses.

Cambridge BID
December 15, 2021

£4bn Loss Predicted for Hospitality Sector

Cambridge BID
December 15, 2021
£4bn Loss Predicted for Hospitality Sector

Cambridge saw a 12% drop in weekly footfall last week and is suddenly much quieter than we would usually expect at this time of year. As I speak to many hospitality businesses they are seeing a high number of cancellations of dinners, parties and overnight stays.

Cambridge BID
December 2, 2021

Cambridge Artist Call Out

Cambridge BID
December 2, 2021
Cambridge Artist Call Out

Cambridge BID is looking for creative people to design and create a Window Wanderland display that will light up the ground floor windows of Office blocks on Station Road.

Cambridge BID
December 1, 2021

Free digital consultancy to Cambridge BID businesses

Cambridge BID
December 1, 2021

Cambridge BID is delighted to be able to offer 10 businesses (located within the BID area) the opportunity to have their current digital presence reviewed for FREE.

Cambridge BID
December 1, 2021

Let's Go Round again...

Cambridge BID
December 1, 2021

The announcements of last weekend suggest we may again be on the Covid merry go round, although sadly we can’t turn back time.

Cambridge BID
December 1, 2021

Cows about Cambridge: An Udderly Spectacular Success for the City

Cambridge BID
December 1, 2021

Independent research into the impact of this summer’s Cows about Cambridge sculpture trail has found that the initiative delivered a direct economic benefit of £12.8 million for the city, with a GVA (Gross Value Added) of £5.95 million.

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