Cambridge Folk Festival
Held annually in the grounds of Cherry Hinton Hall, the Cambridge Folk Festival is one of the most famous in the world. Listen to the best traditional UK folk to North American country, blues, roots and jazz on three stages.
Eclectic, spontaneous and playful - you'll discover that anything goes, music-wise, at this mix of world music, country and the best of British folk, making for the most civilised of parties. Highlights of the programme in 2009 included Lucinda Williams, The Zutons, Los Lobos, The Saw Doctors, Paul Brady, Booker T, The Waterson Family, Oumou Sangaré, Eddi Reader, Bellowhead and Susan Tedeschi.
There is a full programme of activities for children and further festival entertainment ranging from street theatre and juggling workshops to T'ai Chi and healing.
Related Information
Website: Cambridge Folk Festival Website
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| Email: | admin.cornex@cambridge.gov.uk |
| Venue Information: | Cherry Hinton Hall Grounds |
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| Address: | Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW |
| Directions: | By Bus: once in Cambridge, the Stagecoach number 5 bus takes you to Cherry Hinton Road. By Road: the A1309 travels towards Cambridge. During festival seasons, yellow AA signs direct you to the venue. |
| Other Information: | Cherry Hinton Hall Grounds |
| Website: | Cambrigeshire County Council Website |
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| Email: | admin.cornex@cambridge.gov.uk |
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| Address: | Peas Hill, Cambridge, CB2 3AD |
| Phone: | 0871 226 8006 (from UK only); + 44 (0) 1223 464 732 (overseas callers) |
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