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Love Christmas Guide 2022

Welcome to the 2022 Love Cambridge Love Christmas Magazine – inside we share with you what makes Cambridge truly special at this time of year.

Shopping at Christmas time does not get much better than when you come into Cambridge, the lights are twinkling, the carols are being sung – a truly wonder experience for all.

Our gift guides this year will hopefully give you some inspiration on what to buy for all your loved ones.  With present ideas for all budgets, Cambridge really is a one stop shop for all your Christmas shopping.  We even have a selection of gifts for your pets.

There is lots to do and see in Cambridge this Christmas.  Dick Whittington and his Cat are at The Arts Theatre for this year’s Panto, we have a full schedule of shows at The Corn Exchange and the much-loved Mill Road Winter Fair is back this year after being absent due to the pandemic.

After your busy day shopping, why not try one of Cambridge’s fabulous restaurants for dinner or cocktails, there’s plenty of choice to satisfy every appetite.

Wishing you a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Win Big this Christmas

Cambridge is brimming with wonderful things to do and see, and Cambridge BID are delighted to offer you the chance to win a £250 Love Cambridge gift Card to send in nearly 200 businesses in the city.

You can use it for your Christmas shopping or treat yourself, the choice is yours!  For a full list of businesses that accept the card, please visit www.love-cambridgegiftcard.com

A lucky runner up will also be in with a chance to win a Fitzbillies Celebration Hamper worth over £100.  Filled with delicious treats including Christmas Cake, Christmas Pudding, Champagne, Shortbread and much much more.

*For your chance to win, please visit www.love-cambridge.com/competitions

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Flick through the glossy pages of our new Love Cambridge Love Christmas magazine for 2022 and find out what is happening in Cambridge this festive season, from shows and shopping to gift guides and cosy treats!

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