High Five, Cambridge Travel Guide

Specialty tea and coffee retailer on Cambridge’s historic Petty Cury lane, offering tastings and gift packs within a compact city-centre shop.

A compact specialty retailer of loose-leaf teas, coffees and hot chocolates occupies 24 Petty Cury in central Cambridge. The narrow red-brick frontage sits on a medieval pedestrian lane between Market Square and Sidney Street. Inside, visitors sample blends at the counter before choosing from tins, accessories and gift packs. The shop forms a quick stop on any circuit of the historic centre rather than a destination in itself. Staff provide guidance on brewing methods and current stock. The setting remains a functional retail space with aromatic displays and limited seating.

A brief summary to High Five

24 Petty Cury, Cambridge, CB2 3NB, GB
Duration: 0.17 to 0.67 hours
Mid ranged
Indoor
Mobile reception: 4 out of 5

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Combine the stop with a wider walk through Market Square and Lion Yard to make efficient use of central pedestrian routes.
Ask staff for current tasting samples; selections change with seasonal stock and new arrivals.

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Getting There

Walking

From Cambridge station allow fifteen to twenty minutes on foot via Station Road and Sidney Street.
Bus

Alight at Christ’s College or Emmanuel Street stops; the shop is a three-to-five-minute walk.
Car

Use Grand Arcade car park then walk a few minutes; on-street parking in the core is restricted.

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Street and Building Context

Petty Cury has existed since at least 1330 as a narrow commercial lane. Its name derives from medieval cook stalls. The north side retains late-nineteenth and early-twentieth-century commercial façades after earlier inns and yards were cleared. Number 24 is recorded as a Building of Local Interest with a red-brick frontage and slate roof. Whittard of Chelsea has occupied the unit since around 2018, continuing a sequence of drapers, tailors and grocery stores.

Inside the Shop

The interior follows the chain’s standard layout: tall shelves of loose-leaf teas, ground coffees, hot-chocolate mixes and ceramic or metal accessories. Staff offer small tasting cups at the counter. Purchases are packed in distinctive tins or gift boxes. The space is narrow and multi-level, with stock displayed on both ground and upper floors. Lighting is bright and functional; background music is low.

Typical Visit Pattern

Most people enter while walking between Market Square, Lion Yard and the Grand Arcade. A stop lasts ten to thirty minutes for browsing, tasting and payment. Larger gift selections or questions about brewing extend the time slightly. The shop does not function as a café; there are no tables for lingering. Visitors usually continue directly to adjacent streets or the market.

Access and Surroundings

Petty Cury is fully pedestrianised. The shop threshold is level with double doors, providing step-free entry. Cambridge railway station lies fifteen to twenty minutes’ walk away; Drummer Street bus station is ten to fourteen minutes. Frequent local buses stop within three to five minutes at Christ’s College or Emmanuel Street. The nearest large car park is Grand Arcade, a few minutes on foot.

Practical Details for Travellers

The retailer stocks mid- to premium-priced loose teas and giftware. Card and contactless payment are standard. A food-hygiene rating of Very Good was recorded in 2023. Public toilets and additional seating are available in the adjacent shopping centres rather than inside the unit. Hours follow typical city-centre retail patterns, shorter on Sundays and bank holidays.