Things to see and do in Cambridge
The very first thing that probably pops into your mind when you hear the name Cambridge is its world famous University. While the University is indeed the most prominent attraction and focal point of life in the city, there is plenty more to see and do on a trip to Cambridge.
Finding accommodation is never an issue as there are plenty of fine hotels in Cambridge, UK. From budget accommodation to student hostels that are plenty of places to stay.
For those who prefer to stay in comfort at an affordable price The Tamburlaine Hotel Cambridge offers the perfect place to stay. With the best of facilities and amenities and impeccable customer service it is the ideal hotel to stay when in town. Some of places to visit and things to do in Cambridge are:
Enjoy a picnic: There is nothing quite as relaxing as a picnic and there is no better place than the many parks and green open spaces in Cambridge. Take your pick and on a warm sunny day, pack a picnic hamper and head out to a park.
Take a punting tour: What better way to explore Cambridge than from the Cam River waterways? Hire a pun with a chauffeur and float across the landmarks and historic sites in the city.
Tour the university grounds: There is no better place to explore than the sprawling grounds of the university campus and its colleges. Take a guided walking tour of the place o learn more about the landmarks and their history.
Enjoy a pint at a pub: Visit any of the traditional pubs and enjoy the grub and pint of beer is the relaxed atmosphere. Try the Eagle Pub, where Watson and Crick doodled the first structure of DNA on a napkin.
Tour the chapels and churches: The city plays host to some of the best chapels and churches in Britain. Some of the best places to visit include King’s College Chapel famous for its vaulted ceiling, stained glass windows and a masterpiece by Ruben. Also worth visiting are St Mary the Great Church, the Round Church and St. Peter’s Chapel.
Enjoy a food tour: Cambridge is well known for its excellent restaurants, cafes and street food. If you are a food lover take a food tour of the street food markets and in particular Cambridge Food Park.
Shop around Cambridge: The city is a fabulous shopping destination with plenty of places to shop at. From its street markets to high street shopping and boutiques you will find an impressive variety of places to shop to your heart’s content.
Watch street performances: Cambridge is proud of is buskers who are a part of English tradition. There is a Buskers and Street Performers Festival to enjoy in the first week of September, so if you are in town enjoy the performances.
Visit the museums: There is a fine selection of museums in Cambridge to visit. Some of the top museums to visit in town are the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Museum of Cambridge and the Fitzwilliam Museum.