Mumford Theatre

The Mumford Theatre sits on the Anglia Ruskin University campus just outside Cambridge, and it's the sort of place you'd only stumble across if you knew it was there. This isn't a West End venue or some grand historic playhouse - it's a working university theatre that opens its doors to the public for productions throughout the year.

What you get depends entirely on the programme. The theatre hosts student productions, professional touring shows, and community performances. The space itself is compact and intimate, the kind of venue where you're genuinely close to the action on stage. Recent seasons have mixed classics with contemporary work, plus the occasional comedy night or music performance.

This works best if you're actually interested in theatre rather than just looking for something to do on a rainy afternoon. Student productions can be genuinely impressive - you'll get proper performances from people training in the craft. Professional touring companies also book in regularly, so it's worth checking what's on before you visit.

Admission varies by show and you'll need to check their website or contact the theatre directly for current listings and prices. The campus location means parking is usually straightforward, and it's only a couple of miles from the town centre. If you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks - Cherry Hinton is closest at just over two miles away - an evening show here beats sitting in a field. Allow an hour to get there from most local campsites, plus however long the show runs.