Midsummer Common is a beautiful open park, situated by the River Camb, that hosts a number of events including Circuses, The Midsummer Fair, The Strawberry Fair and a giant fireworks display on Guy Fawkes’ night. The perfect place to walk the dogs, have a picnic or watch the boats row past. This is also the best place to watch ‘The Bumps’, the annual Cambridge rowing race. Cambridge Midsummer Fair is the oldest fair in the country, dating back to 1211.