CAMCard

CAMCard

  • The CAMCard - bicycle design - issued from June 2015
    The CAMCard

The CAMCard is your official alumni card and is free to all alumni who have matriculated and studied on an approved course at Cambridge.

As well as access to Colleges, the CAMCard provides you with a range of benefits. Find out how to get your CAMCard if you don't already have one, or explore the benefits below.

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Visitor policies may differ between Colleges. It is advised to check directly with the Colleges you wish to visit prior to arriving in Cambridge.

A Chorus Line (Image by Emily Brailsford)
Concession rates for productions at the ADC Theatre and Corpus Playroom

The ADC Theatre is the liveliest theatre in Cambridge, presenting a vibrant programme of drama, music and comedy. A department of the University of Cambridge, it is also the oldest University playhouse in the country.

Cambridge Bike Tours Logo
20% discount on City and Grantchester bike tours

Discover parts of Cambridge that you didn't see as a student, or take your family on a tour when you visit the city.

Cambridge College
Complimentary Champagne and chocolates in your room for CAMcard holders when you bring a friend (for both you and your friend). Please mention CAMcard on applying.

Singers! Treat yourself to a weekend or full week back in Cambridge for our Singing Retreats or Choral Academies

Cambridge Ice Arena
Entitled to Better Ice Student membership

The membership entitles the user to access all the Public Skating sessions at the Arena.

CUP Shop frontage
20% discount on all books published by Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Cambridge University Press is the publishing business of the University of Cambridge. Granted letters patent by Henry VIII in 1534, it is the world's oldest publishing house, and the second largest university press.

Double room - Clayton Hotel Cambridge
Up to 20% discount on hotel accommodation and 10% discount on food and beverage at the hotel

The Clayton Hotel Cambridge is a stunning and elegant hotel in an ideal location close to the centre of Cambridge.

Clip 'n Climb Cambridge
CAMCard holders can pay the discounted student rate – please see website for current pricing

Where climbing centre meets theme park, experience 20 unique climbing challenges that twist, turn, light and excite.

Ducks at Emmanuel College by Sir Cam
The CAMCard enables you to enter the Colleges*, free of charge, when they are open to the general public, with up to three guests (one at St John's and Queens', two guests at King's).

Information for Cambridge alumni wishing to access College grounds. Each Cambridge College has its own policy for visitor entry and we recommend that you contact the Colleges you would like to visit, prior to your trip to Cambridge.

Cotswold Outdoor, lady climbing a mountain
10% discount on full-priced items (excluding electronics and selected lines)

Cotswold Outdoor have been preparing people to discover the great outdoors for over 40 years, offering clothing, equipment and accessories from the very best outdoor brands.

Darwin card collection
10% discount on all purchases

Curating Cambridge is the new space showcasing unique and intriguing high quality gifts inspired by the diverse collections of the University of Cambridge.

Graduate Cambridge Reception
Up to 20% off room rate for CAMcard Holders

Whether you’re in town to disconnect for the weekend or to connect with history, we look forward to welcoming you to Graduate Cambridge. 

Garden Bar - Graduate Cambridge
CAMCard Holders are entitled to 20% off at Garden Bar

Our destination restaurant, Garden House, located inside Graduate Cambridge, features a seasonal, contemporary menu with an open grill kitchen and an exterior terrace offering stunning riverside views.

Heffers logo
15% discount on recordings and on purchases of new or second hand books

Heffers is part of the Blackwell group and the CAMCard discount is also available in Blackwell's in Oxford and in the group's 50 stores across the UK.

Backs of Cambridge
15% discount on all walking tours, virtual tours and corporate events

Hidden Cambridge provides fun and entertaining talks and tours for people already working and living in the Cambridge area as well as for those new to Cambridge.  Find out just how often you have unknowingly walked past unusual and intriguing stories when you’ve been in Cambridge.

Hilton Cambridge City Centre Front
15 percent discount off the best available room rate

The Hilton Cambridge City Centre is situated in the very heart of Cambridge and is ideally located for alumni returning to the City.

Living Well gym - treadmills and spin bikes
Fitness membership for £23.95*

The Hilton Cambridge City Centre is situated in the very heart of Cambridge and is ideally located for alumni wanting to improve and maintain their fitness.

Exterior view
22% off Best Available (best flexible) rate per room, per night

The Holiday Inn Express Cambridge West – Cambourne hotel lies on the outskirts of Cambridge and next door to the Cambourne business park. There's plentiful on-site parking and only 10 minutes from the Madingley Park and Ride.

Madingley Hall
25% discount on selected course fees when booking courses at ICE. Visit their website for more information and details on how to apply

Continue your Cambridge education from anywhere in the world! The Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) provides a discount for all alumni on their online courses.

King's College Shop Front
10% discount on all shop item both in-store or online

The King’s College Shop offers a range of souvenirs, homeware, books, art prints and stationery, as well as the latest recordings from the world-famous Choir of King’s College.

Row of Cambridge students at Crag talk
Alumni can enjoy the discount student price for all courses

Literature Cambridge provides top-quality literature courses in Cambridge taught by University academics.

Little Rose Restaurant - inside
20% off the main food menu including daily specials

Little Rose Cambridge is located in the heart of the city, opposite the Fitzwilliam Museum, and this former pub still retains its charm.

Madingley Hall
Special accommodation rates from £70 per night

Coming back to Cambridge for business or pleasure? Madingley Hall offers University alumni special rates on accommodation.

MillWorks water wheel
15% discount on food (on tables of up to 4 people). Tables larger than 4 receive a proportional discount, i.e. 7.5% off food for a table of 8.

MillWorks, is a historic Cambridge mill re-energised into an eclectic modern brasserie; Brunch. Lunch. Dinner.

Inner peace and balance, pile of pebbles on the wooden bridge on the beach, summer vacation on the spa resort, life and harmony
15% off four-week courses and 20% off webinars

Dr Elizabeth English was appointed as Cambridge University’s first ever Mindfulness Practitioner. Her courses are the subject of research published in The Lancet showing significant benefit to students, and are now also offered more widely online.

Podarok inside of shop
10% discount plus free giftwrapping on production of your CAMCard in store.

Podarok is an independent gift shop located in the heart of the city centre on Bene’t Street. With shops in both Cambridge and Oxford, Podarok is fast becoming a one stop shop for gifts that are unique and carefully crafted.

Punting with King's behind the punt
Concession rate on all Self-hire crafts – punts, canoes, kayaks and paddle boards. Additionally, Camcard holders can get a discount on Bat Safari events, Treasure Hunt packages, Afternoon Tea and Punt product.

Founded in 1910, Scudamore's is Cambridge's oldest and most renowned punting company.

Cambridge Chop House exterior
15% discount on food (on tables of up to 4 people). Tables larger than 4 receive a proportional discount, i.e. 7.5% off food for a table of 8.

The Cambridge Chop House on King's Parade is a restaurant in a fantastic central location with superb views over King's College.

Restaurant exterior
15% discount on food (on tables of up to 4 people). Tables larger than 4 receive a proportional discount, i.e. 7.5% off food for a table of 8.

The Cock sits aside the Great Ouse river in the quaint village of Hemingford Grey. This cosy pub and restaurant is National Pub of the Year 2019 (Good Pub Guide) and has won Cambridgeshire Dining Pub of the Year a number of times.

The pub serves local real ales in comfortable, humble surroundings. Meanwhile the restaurant serves award-winning English and European food. Try fresh fish from the daily board, succulent steaks or The Cock’s homemade sausages, a much-loved signature dish.

The Crown & Punchbowl (exterior)
15% discount on food (on tables of up to 4 people). Tables larger than 4 receive a proportional discount, i.e. 7.5% off food for a table of 8.

The Crown & Punchbowl in Horningsea is a newly refurbished pub and restaurant with nine guest rooms. Just three miles north east of Cambridge off Junction 34 of the A14, five minutes by car from the Cambridge Business and Science Parks and a lovely 30 minute walk along the river into Cambridge city centre.

Newton bedroom
20% off accommodation

The Fellows House, Curio Collection by Hilton, is delighted to introduce an apartment-style luxury lifestyle long stay offering in Cambridge.

The Folio bar and restaurant
20% off food and beverage in the Folio Bar and Kitchen

The Folio Bar & Kitchen rewrites the food and drink script for the storied city of Cambridge.

Outside view
From £110.00 single and £130 twin/double per room, per night inclusive of bed and breakfast, parking, Wi-Fi and VAT. Special rates are subject to availability.

The Møller Institute offers Scandinavian-style accommodation, overlooking the beautiful grounds of Churchill College, a 15-minute walk from Cambridge city centre. 

The Royal Oak Barrington
15% discount on food (on tables of up to 4 people). Tables larger than 4 receive a proportional discount, i.e. 7.5% off food for a table of 8.

The Royal Oak is a grade 2* listed building and sits on a fine expanse of Village Green, apparently the longest in Europe.  Barrington, a delightful village is equidistant between Cambridge to the North and Royston to the South (both 7 miles). 

Front of Three Horse Shoes
15% discount on food (on tables of up to 4 people). Tables larger than 4 receive a proportional discount, i.e. 7.5% off food for a table of 8.

The Three Horseshoes is nestled in an idyllic village just 3 miles from Cambridge city centre. Voted Cambridgeshire Dining Pub of the Year for 2018, the restaurant serves hearty, comforting dishes, a fresh fish board and plenty of options for vegetarians.

The Tickell Arms front of building
15% discount on food (on tables of up to 4 people). Tables larger than 4 receive a proportional discount, i.e. 7.5% off food for a table of 8.

The Tickell Arms is a newly refurbished pub and restaurant in the heart of Whittlesford and is the latest edition to the Cambscuisine family of restaurants which includes The Cambridge Chop House and St John's Chop House.

Exterior at night - University Arms
15% off the daily rate

Situated in the heart of Cambridge, University Arms which was re-created in 2018 by architect John Simpson and interior designer Martin Brudnizki.