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Cambridge Folk Festival

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Cambridge Folk Festival is held in the grounds of Cherry Hinton Hall in Cambridge, usually at the end of July or the start of August.

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Where to stay

  • Cherry HintonVillage suburb next to the park
  • Cambridge city centreMost hotels, with frequent buses
  • NewmarketRacing town about 25 minutes away by car
  • ElyCathedral city about 25 minutes away by car
  • Saffron WaldenMarket town about 30 minutes away by car

Getting there

  • Regular Citi buses run from Cambridge station and the city centre to Cherry Hinton Hall, about every 10 minutes
  • Walking and cycling routes run from Cambridge station
  • Parking is at Netherhall Secondary School and must be booked in advance (£20 weekend, £10 per day)
  • Camping is available but must be booked separately; the site has no showers
TipCambridge hotels fill up and prices rise on festival weekends, so book early or stay near the station and use the bus.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Cambridge Folk Festival?

Cherry Hinton: Village suburb next to the park. Cambridge city centre: Most hotels, with frequent buses. Newmarket: Racing town about 25 minutes away by car. Ely: Cathedral city about 25 minutes away by car. Saffron Walden: Market town about 30 minutes away by car.

How do I get to Cambridge Folk Festival?

Regular Citi buses run from Cambridge station and the city centre to Cherry Hinton Hall, about every 10 minutes. Walking and cycling routes run from Cambridge station. Parking is at Netherhall Secondary School and must be booked in advance (£20 weekend, £10 per day). Camping is available but must be booked separately; the site has no showers.

Any tips for visiting Cambridge Folk Festival?

Cambridge hotels fill up and prices rise on festival weekends, so book early or stay near the station and use the bus.

Which airport is closest to Cambridge Folk Festival?

The nearest airport on this site is Stansted Airport, about 21 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.