Kettle's Yard

The house tour is 'a must see'. I've been multiple times over the last 10 years and always come away discovering something new or new found appreciation for the visit. Booking is essential however you might have some luck if attending if on a quiet day. The setting of the venue is in absolute contrast to historic academia of Cambridge city which in part makes a visit so necessary, as to experience something different, like 19th century/arts and crafts movement. The house can be overwhelming as the home there so much to see and through each visit and looking there it no end to understanding how it is so well curated and considered that despite its modest size each foot step and differently positioned chair offers a completely different viewpoint to the design of the former Tate Gallery curators home. It's proves that by living within a space really does give a unique understanding. The design of the space if it's your aesthetic is an 'interior designers dream' and probably been an inspiration to many designers, artists and creatives within their respective industries. An absolute gem, never disappoints.

an incredible concept art gallery - definitely worth visiting. fascinating history and great staff who were clearly very passionate. timeless

An absolute gem for art lovers- the house is old and creaky (I think there was an elevator to one floor). It has art that the owner collected during his lifetime and downstairs there are modern art pieces on display. There is a cafe and a small gift shop. Maybe a little ‘add on’ to your Fitzwilliam visit the other side of town. I recommend longer than an hour if you’re interested in art. Get a ticket before you come. Tickets can last for beyond your visit! Staff helpful.

Well worth a visit. The exhibitions can be a bit hit and miss but the tour of the house is excellent, filled with workshop of art in an amazing setting (book in advance for the house tour)

Very nice cafe just slightly off the main tourist area in Cambridge. Attached to a gallery and the museum of Cambridge. We had tea and sat in the courtyard area.

Beautifully curated home filled with art, sculpture and found objects to create a unique environment. Not an art gallery, not an exhibition but it's own space for creative reflection. A wonderful place to experience a fresh perspective on home and creativity. Would recommend booking a ticket. Make sure to ask the guides in the rooms questions, they are enthusiastic experts!

One of the most pleasant arty spaces, with hardcore contemporary art exhibitions, a historic house to visit, an exciting small shop and a delicious café, and garden, free entry to exhibitions. In the heart of Cambridge and connected to the university. Brilliant space

Height of middle class just so-ness. It's an amazing place with a brilliant collection, and decent caf.

Kettle's Yard House is awesome! It is a free museum which displays the personal art collection of Jim and Helen Ede. Jim was a curator for the Tate in the 1920s, and made friends with lots of young artists...and acquired their work before they were famous. I guess he was the ultimate hipster - he knew all the best artists before they became well known...so he was hipster half a century before the word was invented. Anyway the "house" is actually four cottages that have been knocked together to create light, interesting spaces on several levels. It seems pretty small until you climb the stairs and find room after room of art, sculpture and prettily arranged pebbles and house plants. It doesn't feel like a museum - there are no plaques explaining the works, and visitors are encouraged to sit down, read books from their library and enjoy the space as if it was your own home. It seems to be run by volunteer enthusiasts...so I really liked chatting to the staff as we wandered around the space. It is also a venue for concerts. If I lived in Cambridge I'd definitely want to pop in to hear their grand pianos!! To be honest, I wasn't that keen on quite a large proportion of the pieces BUT I loved the architecture and enjoyed wandering around.