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A45 or A 505 from the A1 M11 from M25.
Railway Station, with
frequent services to London.. Local airport.
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Cambridgeshire
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 Cambridge
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Cambridge,
a city of spires, colleges, theatres, arts, and shopping in
stunning surroundings. Very popular forvisits whilst on holiday
and for short city breaks.
The Tourist Information
Centre in the town is also the starting point for walking
tours.There are always lots of events on so check out the
local papers for up to date information.
A collection of old streets and houses run along the
River Cam, good museums....Fitzwilliam has art and archaeology
collections FREE admission, the Scott Polar Research Institute
has exhibits relating to the expeditions, whilst the
Sedgwick has fossils from around the world.
Cambridge is a city for strolling and visiting all the tourist
attractions, so park the car, try the Backs
and riverside meadows along the towpath, try a punt on
the Cam., on your own or with a guide.
A good mix of culture, learning and shopping make this
historic city unique, and recently has been developed
as high-tec development area.
The colleges result in a split away from Oxford in 1209.
Peterhouse was founded in 1284,
and Kings College by Henry VI
in 1441. Kings has a chapel overlooking the River Cam.
Copus Christie was founded by
two town guilds.
Modern architecture
of Churchill and Robinson
mix with the gardens of Christs College
and the medieval chapel of Jesus.
Bridges over the river, include the
Bridge
of Sighs - built
in the same style as the bridge with the same name in Venice.
You can walk around the courtyards, sometimes you have to
pay an entrance fee.
The diaryist Samuel Pepys left his library to his old college
Magdalene, this included his
diary written in shorthand and translated in 1922
Park & Ride: Avoid the problems of
the city traffic and the fight for parking spaces. Suggested
parking places with bus service into the city:
Madingley Road, A1303 close to junction 13 off the M11
Cowley Road , A14 Milton turn opposite the Science Park.
Clifton Road , Cherry Hinton Road
All of the sites are signposted.
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Map of Cambridge |
What
To See -
Cambridge Tourist Attractions
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 Clare
College, gardens show 20th century gardening ideas, overlook
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| Fitzwilliam
Museum, extensive art and archaeological collection,
Egyptian,Greek,Roman. European paintings and manuscripts.Special
exhibitions. Shop, etc Tel: 01223 332900 |
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| Kettles
Yard, house converted from 17th & 18th century
cottages, exhibition gallery, paintings and sculptures with
lecture and film programme.Shop etc, Tel: 01223 352124 |
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Kings
College Chapel, Gothic church, stained glass windows
showing New Testament. Renaissance screen and choir stalls.Shop
etc Tel: 01223 331155  |
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| Trinity
College, includes the Wren Library
and the Great Court. |
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| Sedgwick
Museum, Downing Street, geology and fossils, Shop etc,
Tel: 01223 333456 Admission Free. |
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| Museum
Of Zoology, Downing Street. |
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| University
Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology, Downing Street.
Mans development through time, local archaeology. |
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| Scott
Polar Research Institute, Lensfield Road. Relics relating
to expeditions. Polar art and information on current exploration.
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Botanic Garden, Cory Lodge, Bateman Street. 40 acres,
founded 1762. Shop etc Tel: 01223 336265 |
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| Burwell
Museum of Fen Edge Village Life, Mill Close, Burwell,
CB5 0HL, set in a collection of rural buildings including an
18th Century timber framed barn, the museum depicts the history
of the Cambridgeshire Fen-Edge up to the 1960s. A working 1820s
corn windmill is also on the museum site. Tel: 01638 605544
Open:
Thursdays, Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays 2 - 5pm from Easter
Sunday - Last Sunday in October |
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Anglesey
Abbey, Lode, 6 miles North East B1102. 1600's house with
gardens. Lode Mill, a restored watermill in the grounds. Furniture
and paintings. Visitor centre, tearooms,shop. National Trust.Tel;
01233 811200
Open: Easter - early Oct. |
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| Cambridge
Folk Museum, local exhibits, shop etc, Tel: 01223 355159
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Where
To Stay in Cambridge
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Price based on cheapest room for 2 people per night available in next few days
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50 Church Street Willingham near Cambridge CB24 5HT MAP
Willingham House is a 4 Star Luxurious Victorian period house set in three acres of superbly landscaped gardens in the Picturesque Village of Willingham , 9 miles from the historic University City of Cambridge.
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Lakeview Bridge Road Cambridge CB24 9PH MAP
Hotel is conveniently locate just two miles from city centre on junction 32 of A14 Close to attractions of Newmarket Race Course Duxford War Museum and historic city colleges The hotel has a mixture of standard and executive rooms, 10 Conference...
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Bar Hill Cambridge CB23 8EU MAP
This hotel and golf club stands in 200 acres of grounds, just 5 miles from the famous university city of Cambridge. For a quick and easy way to travel into the centre of Cambridge, a local bus leaves from the top of the hotel's drive every 20 minutes.
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Cambourne Cambridge CB3 6BW MAP
With beautifully appointed rooms offering stylish comfort amid modern and elegant surroundings, the Cambridge Belfry is 12 km (8 miles) west of Cambridge city centre, minutes from the M11.
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Downing Street Cambridge CB2 3DT MAP
This hotel enjoys a prime location in the heart of the city centre, walking distance from Kings College and the many universities, with easy access to Cambridge Business Park.
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Granta Place Mill Lane Cambridge CB2 1RT MAP
Offering a unique riverside setting overlooking the river Cam, Cambridge Garden House, located in the heart of the historical city of Cambridge, is perfect for the business and leisure traveller.
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35 Newton Road Little Shelford near Cambridge CB22 5HL MAP
Set in its own private grounds, this beautiful house is ideally situated in the peaceful village of Little Shelford, just 4 miles away from the historic university city of Cambridge.
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Guest
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66 Ravensworth Gardens Cambridge CB1 2XN
In the heart of Cambridge, just 2 minutes’ walk from the train station and within walking distance of the city centre, these modern apartments offer free parking and free Wi-Fi.
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Garden Court Adam And Eve Street Cambridge CB1 1DW
The stylish, serviced Nobleo apartments are in central Cambridge, close to shops, restaurants and attractions. Each spacious apartment has free broadband, a flat-screen TV and a full kitchen. The décor is elegant, refined and ornate throughout.
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Around
The Cambridge Area
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| The cathedral
town of Ely - a bit more relaxing
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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Fulbourne (4.51 miles) Waterbeach (5.17 miles) Bourn (7.84 miles) Willingham (7.96 miles) Duxford (7.96 miles) Wimpole (8.16 miles) Linton (10.11 miles) Stretham (10.75 miles) St Ives (11.79 miles) Royston (12.36 miles) Newmarket (12.50 miles) |
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