CAMRA's research shows that around 20 pubs close every month whilst over a quarter of adults never visit pubs. A unique British institution - the public house - is under real threat. The slogan of Pubs Week is "There's a pub for everyone".

CAMRA wants to highlight the enormous variety of pubs in the UK, from quaint country inns, to community locals, to vibrant city centre bars and all shades in between.

The Cambridge area is especially rich in the variety and quality of pubs, both in the city and surrounding countryside.

To illustrate this, the local CAMRA Branch points to a single, short street in Cambridge, King Street.

Here are five very different pubs, each with its own atmosphere and ambience - a pub for everyone within a few yards!

First up is THE BREWERY. This has a smart, modern interior with lots of stainless steel, stylish lighting and multiple screens. A lively programme of events means there's something happening every night - music with live DJs, sports events, karaoke, pub quizzes etc. The pub also offers a mean range of pizzas.

Next is THE BUN SHOP, which is almost a pub for everyone in itself as it has three distinct sections. The wine bar is sedate and sophisticated, the traditional bar has a wide choice of real ales in characterful surroundings and the upstairs Tapas bar has excellent Spanish food at reasonable prices.

Back to the "old" side of King Street now for THE CHAMPION OF THE THAMES. This is a classic traditional local of a type now rare in city centres. The two small wood-panelled rooms have many interesting nooks and crannies - plus a host of interesting locals! This is, however, not a cliquey regulars-only place; everyone can expect a warm welcome. The pub's name commemorates a famous rower who can be seen in action on the marvellous etched windows. The quality of the beer means "The Champ" is a regular in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide. Quite a contrast with the next pub, though it too occupies an old building.

THE KING STREET RUN is unashamedly a "fun" pub and the interior has lots of wacky, quirky touches - partitions at crazy angles, film quotes chalked on the beams, signs and posters on the ceiling. It also has that rarity nowadays - table football. Another pub for the young/young at heart.

Last, and by no means least, THE ST RADEGUND. This is also an eccentric pub, but in a completely different way, being very much the creation of one man, genial host, Terry Kavanagh. Within its tiny space there is more going on than you would think possible. There are invitations to join Friday's Vera Lynn Club, Wednesday's Cuban Cocktail night or participate in the famous King Street Run. Terry welcomes visitors for far and near and being a famous traveller himself, many a tall tale can be heard being spun at the bar. The walls are crammed with pictures and knick-knacks while even the ceiling is covered - with smoked etchings of college names.

The King Street Run itself is a long-standing Cambridge institution. When it started there were even more pubs on the street and the aim was to drink a pint in each one in the shortest possible time. Many a student has found himself much the worse for wear as a result over the years. The Run continues though nowadays each has to be visited twice.

To mark National Pubs Week, Cambridge Branch of CAMRA will be doing its own version of the Run, though at a sedate pace which gives participants chance to savour the many excellent real ales which can be found in the various pubs.

The Run will take place on Tuesday 25 February, starting 8 pm at THE BREWERY, and all are welcome to join.

For more information, please contact Paul Ainsworth, Cambridge Branch Pubs Officer.

Itinerary for the pub crawl is

• The Brewery - 8pm
• Bun Shop - 8.40pm
• Champion of the Thames - 9.20pm
• King Street Run - 10pm
• St Radegund - 10.30pm