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East CambridgeshireCambridge

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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What To See -

Cambridge Tourist Attractions

 
Clare College, gardens show 20th century gardening ideas, overlook river
 
Fitzwilliam Museum, extensive art and archaeological collection, Egyptian,Greek,Roman. European paintings and manuscripts.Special exhibitions. Shop, etc Tel: 01223 332900
 
Kettles Yard, house converted from 17th & 18th century cottages, exhibition gallery, paintings and sculptures with lecture and film programme.Shop etc, Tel: 01223 352124
 
Kings College Chapel, Gothic church, stained glass windows showing New Testament. Renaissance screen and choir stalls.Shop etc Tel: 01223 331155  Admission Charge
 
Trinity College, includes the Wren Library and the Great Court.
 
Sedgwick Museum, Downing Street, geology and fossils, Shop etc, Tel: 01223 333456 Admission Free.
 
Museum Of Zoology, Downing Street.
 
University Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology, Downing Street. Mans development through time, local archaeology.
 
Scott Polar Research Institute, Lensfield Road. Relics relating to expeditions. Polar art and information on current exploration.
 
University Botanic Garden, Cory Lodge, Bateman Street. 40 acres, founded 1762. Shop etc Tel: 01223 336265  Admission Charge
 
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  Admission Charge Open: Thursdays, Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays 2 - 5pm from Easter Sunday - Last Sunday in October
 
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  Admission Charge
Open: Easter - early Oct.
 
Cambridge Folk Museum, local exhibits, shop etc, Tel: 01223 355159 Admission Charge
 

Where To Stay in Cambridge

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Willingham House 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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Crowne Plaza Hotel Cambridge 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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Holiday Inn Cambridge 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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Menzies Cambridge Hotel And Golf Course 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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De Vere University Arms Regent Street Cambridge CB2 1AD MAP
Situated in the very heart of historic Cambridge, this Victorian De Vere University Arms Hotel offers an unrivalled position overlooking parkland called Parker's Piece. Just a short walk from the hotel you will find the magnificent Colleges, ...

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Cambridge Garden House Hotel Granta Place Mill Lane Cambridge CB2 1RT MAP
With beautiful views over the River Cam, this hotel offers an unrivalled position. Set in its own secluded gardens, it is just a few minutes walk away from the city's historic sights and universities including the famous Kings College.

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Hotel Felix Whitehouse Lane Huntingdon Road Cambridge CB3 0LX MAP
Cambridge's first designer hotel situated just over one mile North West of the city centre. Privately owned, the 52 bedroom hotel is a stylish blend of classic and contemporary design. Comfortable bedrooms with luxurious bathrooms - king-size ...

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Holiday Cottages


Market Rise Apartments Cherry Hinton Road Cambridge CB1 7DZ
Located near Cambridge’s popular leisure park, within walking distance of the railway station and city centre, these executive 2-bedroom serviced apartments are styled and furnished to provide a contemporary experience.

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Norwich Street Apartments Norwich Street Cambridge CB2 1NE
Created from 2 Victorian townhouses, these amazing one bedroom serviced apartments are ideally located just a few minutes walk from Cambridge train station and the city centre.

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York Street Apartments St Matthews Gardens Cambridge CB1 2PS
These luxury serviced apartments offer spacious, flexible and independent accommodation in a convenient location, within walking distance of the Grafton shopping centre, Cambridge train station and the city centre.

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Around The Cambridge Area

The cathedral town of Ely - a bit more relaxing than Cambridge.

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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