International Families
Cambridge attracts students from all over the world who are at various stages of life. Visiting scholars from global universities arrive at Cambridge University to do research or teaching; mature students come to further their education later in life.
Sometimes the whole family comes along with these scholars. These are wonderful times for the family; they can also be challenging as families look for activities for their kids and seek for form new friendships.
We hope we can help you connect with some of our community in Cambridge!
Christian churches in Cambridge warmly welcome internationals students and families. You do not need to be a Christian to join a church. Many churches have groups for the whole family - including for teenagers, younger children and babies. Please find more information on some churches on our website here
There are many great places for students and their spouse or partner to find activities and groups for little children.
Here are some groups for internationals - mothers or fathers are welcome to bring their children. These groups range from social activities for adults (where children are welcome) to toddler & baby groups which will also have provision for adults to get to know each other.
Check details below
Daytime Groups for internationals
... toddlers and babies welcome
Eddies Cafe
North Cambridge
Run by NewLife Church
A friendly group for internationals to gather, chat and meet others.
Mondays 10am
Storeys Field Centre, CB3 1AA
@cafeeddies
@EddiesCafeUK
Toddler & Baby groups
Tiddlywinks
toddler group in Cambridge city centre
Tiddlywinks is a toddler group for babies and children up to school age and their parents/carers.
Tuesday 10am
https://eden-cambridge.org/what-we-do/children-youth/tiddlywinks
Eden Baptist Church, Fitzroy Street, CB1 1ER
Bounce-A-Round
toddler group in Cambridge city centre
A toddler group for parents and carers and their children up to age 3.
Wednesday 10am-12pm
St Andrews the Great, CB2 3AX
First Steps
toddler group in Cambridge city centre
A toddler group for parents or carers and their children up to age 4. Run by Christ Church Cambridge.
Wednesdays & Fridays 10-11:45am
Christ Church Cambridge, CB1 1HT
https://www.christchurchcambridge.org.uk/children#firststep
CityBus
toddler group near Tesco on Newmarket Road
Wednesdays 10-11:30am
City Church, 12-16 Cheddars Lane, CB5 8LD
https://www.citychurchcambridge.org.uk/city-bus
Closed during Covid 19
First Steps
toddler group in Trumpington
Thursdays 10-11am
14 Alpha Terrace, Trumpington, CB2 9HT
http://christchurchtrumpington.org/our-community/first-steps-baby-and-toddler-group/