Clayton Hotel Cambridge
A well-reviewed Cambridge hotel at a mid-range price, making an easy family base for exploring the city.

Restaurant · Cambridge
Attached to a hotel near Cambridge station, this is a roomy, low-key dining room rather than a squeeze — easy to get a pram in, high chairs available, and a kids' menu. Portions land on the generous side; more than one family has admitted defeat halfway through. The sirloin steak, grilled sea bream and brownie sundae get the loudest praise, and the afternoon tea, with warm scones, is a genuine treat. Allergies are handled properly too — staff talked one visitor through every dish without producing a folder to leaf through. The honest snag is service: on quiet weekday afternoons it can drift, and one evening booking waited well over an hour for starters. Worth going when it's busy enough to have the kitchen and floor in full swing. Around £100 for two with drinks.

A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
A well-reviewed Cambridge hotel at a mid-range price, making an easy family base for exploring the city.
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