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Top Things to Do in Cambridge England
If you are planning a trip to Cambridge England and looking for the best things to do, see and eat while visiting, you are in the right place. Cambridge University is a collection of 31 colleges scattered around the River Cam; Newton, Darwin, Bateson, and Watson were all educated here. You will find colleges to explore, punting, and amazing Chelsea buns. Browse the list of must-see attractions, off-the-beaten-path experiences, outdoor activities, and museums to create your personal Cambridge England bucket list. Then, plan the itinerary for your Cambridge England trip with these top things to do, see, and eat. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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Things to Do in and Around Cambridge England
Go punting along the River Cam and see “the Backs”
Walk the cloisters at Jesus College and have a picnic at Jesus Green
Eat a Chelsea Bun at Fitzbillies
Explore the glasshouses of Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Photograph the façade of Clare College
Check out the Corpus Clock at Corpus Christi College
See Queens’ College Moondial and Mathematical Bridge
Grab lunch on Regent Street
Check out the chimneys along Trinity Lane
Attend Evensong at King’s College Chapel
Take a tour of King’s College
Shop for souvenirs at Market Square
Learn about the city at the Museum of Cambridge
Stop in the Fitzwilliam Museum to see the works of Rembrandt, Van Dyck and Rubens, Monet, Renoir, Picasso…
Take a bike ride at Midsummer Common and say hello to the Cambridge Cows
Have a pint and check out the WWII airmen graffiti at the Eagle
Check out the Grade 1 listed Round Church
Photograph the Bridge of Sighs from the Kitchen Bridge
Check out Trinity College Great Gate and Court
See the manuscript of Winnie the Pooh at Wren Library
Enjoy a pint on a terrace next to the River Cam
See the rocks and fossils gathered by Darwin at the Sedgwick Museum
Check out the stained glass windows in Peterhouse College Chapel
Check out the Great Gate at St John’s College and tour the grounds
Use University Rooms to spend the night in a student room
Have a cocktail at the Varsity Hotel rooftop terrace and enjoy the city view
Check out the view of the college spires from Castle Mound
Spend a Saturday morning browsing the goods at All Saints Garden Art and Crafts Market
Be sure to check the Cambridge England Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.
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