Step into the autumn season at The Gonville. Wake to crisp mornings and wander through Cambridge's leafy paths, explore our city and indulge in soul-warming dishes at Gonville Kitchen. Slow down and embrace the charm of the season.
Celebrate the season with nearby pumpkin patches perfect for family outings.
Visit Bury Lane pick your own pumpkin patch, located in Melbourn on the Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire border where you can choose from a wide variety of pumpkins and gourds for your Halloween fun.
Indulge in spooky sweet treats paired with a pot of tea or a sparkling glass of Prosecco. Expect delicate pastries and cakes dressed in their halloween finest, a playful yet elegant twist on a much-loved tradition.
Available 25th October - 2nd November 2025
Thursday 30th October 2025, 7pm - 10:30pm
An immersive, interactive Halloween murder mystery evening; can you solve the murder by identifying the killer and their motive?
Dress to impress (or scare!) for the Murder at The Gonville Halloween Special… our Best Dressed wins Dinner for Two at Gonville Kitchen! T&Cs apply.
Tickets - £50pp including a 2 course meal and arrival drink.
Cambridge’s spectacular Fireworks Night, is the city’s most popular community event, with over 20,000 people gathering on historic Midsummer Common to watch as the sky above is transformed into breathtaking kaleidoscopes of colour and light. An annual highlight, the free event is supported by city businesses and organisations plus donations from the public.
This year Fireworks Night will take place on Saturday 1st November.
What do you get if you take 2000 years of history, add lashings of ancient buildings, and mix in some of the world’s most colourful characters?
A city that’s ‘alive’ with ghosts – that’s what! Meet the victims of horrific punishments, see the hangman’s house, visit one of the most haunted roads in England, and hear the chilling tales of phantom Fellows and spooky Scholars that haunt the city.
Step into the season with a cosy Cambridge escape.
Our Autumn Escape Package is designed for relaxing moments, indulgent dining, and a touch of seasonal charm.
Available on selected dates from September to November - direct booking only.