Cambridge

"The City of Cambridge is one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in Britain "

Quote from aboutbritain.com

Situated in the quiet east of England, amid the rural countryside of Cambridgeshire. The residents, students of the University and visitors, have the best of all worlds, the combination of the romantic medieval image and an up to date city; Cambridge is beautiful, not over big and with all the amenities of a University City. Cambridge’s unique setting on the banks of the River Cam, the “backs” and the magnificent architecture of the University buildings all combine to make Cambridge the most unforgettable place, one which will linger long in your memory.

Historic Interest

Cambridge offers some famous attractions such as;The Fitzwilliam Museum, housing a collection of world famous paintings, drawings and prints together with Egyptian and Roman antiquities, there are permanent collections and temporary exhibitions.

The Cambridge and County Folk Museum, is in a building dating back to the 16th century. Its rooms display fascinating local domestic history of the past 300 years.

Other Cambridge museums are the Whipple Museum of the History of Science, the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences, the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology and the Museum of Zoology.

The Round Church, is one of only four remaining round churches in England, it now houses a brass rubbing centre.

Shopping

Shoppers will love Cambridge with it's bustling market square it's many individual shops, all the major stores and as you would expect some excellent bookshops.

Eating Out

Cambridge has many cosmopolitan cafes and restaurants, serving a selection of food from around the world, together with traditional English cuisine.

Entertainment

You are offered a choice of theatres and cinemas. Classical music concerts and organ recitals take place in many of the college chapels and live music can be enjoyed in a number of pubs.

For more information see the 'About Cambridge' section of our Links page