
Cambridge for Students — Living, Studying & Socialising
02 Mar 2026
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Join your host, Terence Williams, as we spotlight six places that matter to students in Cambridge — affordable, social, and woven into everyday student life. Whether you’re new to the city or returning for another term, these are student-approved staples.
Places featured:
Heffers Bookshop
Website: heffers.co.uk
Address: 20 Trinity Street, Cambridge CB2 1TY
Highlights: Academic books, fiction, stationery, and a calm space to browse. A long-standing part of student life in the city.
Hot Numbers Coffee
Website: hotnumberscoffee.co.uk
Address: 4 Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1QA
Highlights: A go-to for study sessions, casual meetings, and quality coffee without pretension. Popular with students year-round.
Cambridge University Library
Website: lib.cam.ac.uk
Address: West Road, Cambridge CB3 9DR
Highlights: One of the largest legal deposit libraries in the UK. Serious study vibes, iconic architecture, and a rite of passage for many students.
The Eagle
Website: theeaglepubcambridge.co.uk
Address: Bene’t Street, Cambridge CB2 3QN
Highlights: Affordable pub food, historic setting, and a classic student meeting point — especially popular after exams.
Jesus Green
Website: cambridge.gov.uk/jesus-green
Address: Jesus Green, Cambridge CB4 3AX
Highlights: Used by students for reading, picnics, frisbee, and post-lecture downtime when the weather’s good.
Cambridge Junction
Website: junction.co.uk
Address: Clifton Way, Cambridge CB1 7GX
Highlights: Gigs, club nights, comedy, and student-friendly events. A big part of Cambridge’s youth and creative scene.