Cambridge

Cambridge in May

The weather in Cambridge in May can be lovely, with typical temperatures around 17°C, although it is wise to plan for rain showers.

Cambridge is a historical town north of London, with first settlements dating back to Roman times. It is most famous for the University of Cambridge and its 31 colleges, which are located in and around the city centre. Popular activities in Cambridge include punting on the River Cam and exploring the many small shops, museums and the town’s rich history. However, Cambridge does not just have tourist appeal.

The city has deep-rooted connections with computing and computing education, beginning, of course, with notable University of Cambridge alumni Charles Babbage and Alan Turing. In 1949, Professor Sir Maurice Wilkes of the University’s Mathematical Laboratory led the building of the EDSAC computer, which became the world’s first stored-program computer to enter regular service. After running a series of computing summer schools and other less formal programmes, the new department launched the world’s first formal course in computer science in 1953: The Diploma in Numerical Analysis and Automatic Computing.

More recently, Cambridge inspired the creation of the Raspberry Pi microcomputer and is now home to the Raspberry Pi Foundation as well as the Raspberry Pi Computing Education Research Centre.

We are very much looking forward to welcoming you to the city and the University. As you prepare for Bebras International Task Workshop 2026, you can find out more about what Cambridge has to offer on the Visit Cambridge website.