England: Cambridgeshire : Cambridge

Town, Postcode, Attraction

Cambridge is a University town and the county town of Cambridgeshire in East Anglia, England. The town is best known for it's University of Cambridge, one of the finest in the world and much of the character of the town stems from the historic establishment. Compared to the nearby university town of Oxford, Cambrige is an altogether more peaceful and relaxed experience.

Obviously, with a deep history in learning, many of the places worth visiting are related to the world of education and several of the city's colleges are included in our list of places to visit in Cambridge. However, the city also has a number of fine museums and art galleries too.

Cambridge nightlife is enhanced by the student population. There are a number of fine Italian restaurants and the pubs are lively and inviting. The performing arts scene is also best during term time when there are a number of drama productions, concerts and gigs which reach a peak following the end of term exams.

Punting In Cambridge

Venice has its gondola 's and Cambridge has its punts. A punt is a type of flat bottomed boat which is rather narrow and somewhat similar to the gondola. The design was developed during the medieval period to enable navigation through areas where the water was shallow. Using a long pole to move forwards each punt can carry four to six passengers of adult size.

Punting along the River Cam is an extremely popular activity enjoyed by many visitors to Cambridge. If you are planning to give it a try take great care as it is actually rather difficult and the waterways can become jammed with beginners unable to control their punts. It is often far better to hire the services of a professional. There are several points where you can hire a punt or a chauffeur punt, with the difference in price being just a few pounds per person. Most places charge a small deposit.

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Ten Great Places To Visit In Cambridge, England

King's College & King's College Chapel
Pictured above.

Cambridge University Botanic Garden

The Backs
The lush green area alongside the River Cam.

The Fitzwilliam Museum
Most pobably the finest art collection in the city.

Kings Parade
Originally the medieval High Street.

The Folk Museum

Gonville and Caius College

St John's College

University of Cambridge

The Round Church

Hotels In Cambridge

Name	Miles	Location	Guest Rating	Star
Crowne Plaza Hotel Cambridge 20 Downing Street, Cambridge, CB2 3DT Rooms from: £115.00*	0.1	Cambridge		4*
The Castle 37 St. Andrews Street , Cambridge, CB2 3AR Rooms from: £68.00*	0.2	Cambridge		3*
De Vere University Arms Hotel Regent Street, Cambridge, CB2 1AD Rooms from: £69.50*	0.3	Cambridge		4*
Doubletree by Hilton Cambridge Granta Place, Cambridge, CB2 1RT	0.4	Cambridge		4*
Hotel Du Vin and Bistro Cambridge 15-19 TRUMPINGTON STREET , Cambridge, CB2 1QA Rooms from: £155.00*	0.4	Cambridge		4*
Nobleo GARDEN COURT Adam and Eve Street, Cambridge, CB11DW Rooms from: £124.00*	0.4	Cambridge		5*
Best Western Gonville Hotel Gonville Place , Cambridge, CB1 1LY Rooms from: £109.00*	0.5	Cambridge		3*
Royal Cambridge Hotel Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1PY Rooms from: £120.00*	0.5	Cambridge		3*
Kirkwood House 172 Chesterton Road , Cambridge, CB4 1DA Rooms from: £45.00*	0.9	Cambridge		3*
Alpha Milton Guest House 63 Milton Road , Cambridge, CB4 1XA Rooms from: £40.00*	0.9	Cambridge		3*
Acorn Guest House 154 CHESTERTON ROAD , Cambridge, CB4 1DA Rooms from: £50.00*	0.9	Cambridge		4*
Eden Apartments Ravensworth Gardens Devonshire Road, Cambridge, CB1 2XN Apartments from: £99.00*	0.9	Cambridge		4*
Lantern House 174 CHESTERTON ROAD , Cambridge, CB4 1DA Rooms from: £65.00*	0.9	Cambridge		3*
Hamilton Lodge 156 Chesterton Road , Cambridge, CB4 1DA Rooms from: £50.00*	0.9	Cambridge		3*
Cityroomz Station Road, Cambridge, CB1 2TZ Rooms from: £47.50*	1.0	Cambridge		B
Parkview Guesthouse 114-116 VINERY ROAD , Cambridge, CB1 3DT Rooms from: £75.00*	1.4	Cambridge		3*
Abbeyfield Guesthouse 2 Rustat Road , Cambridge, CB1 3QT Rooms from: £35.00*	1.4	Cambridge		2*
Your Space Cambridge Apartments 10 Signet Court Swann Road , Cambridge, CB5 8LA Apartments from: £151.00*	1.4	Cambridge		4*
Hotel Felix Whitehouse Lane Huntingdon Road, Cambridge, CB3 0LX Rooms from: £99.00*	1.7	Cambridge		4*
Oakley Lodge 627-631 NEWMARKET ROAD , Cambridge, CB5 8PA Rooms from: £38.00*	1.8	Cambridge		3*
Acacia Guest House 157 MOWBRAY ROAD , Cambridge, CB1 7SP Rooms from: £50.00*	1.9	Cambridge		3*
Alder Lodge 116 Kings Hedges Road , Cambridge, CB4 2PA Rooms from: £24.00*	1.9	Cambridge		3*
Express by Holiday Inn Cambridge Coldhams Business Park,Norman Way, Cambridge, CB1 3LH Rooms from: £72.00*	2.0	Cambridge		3*
Aylesbray Lodge 5 Mowbray Road , Cambridge, CB1 7SR Rooms from: £35.00*	2.1	Cambridge		4*
The Unicorn Inn 22 Church Lane Trumpington, Cambridge, CB2 9LA Rooms from: £70.00*	2.2	Cambridge		3*
Keskin 4 Mill End Close , Cambridge, CB1 9HS Rooms from: £35.00*	2.5	Cambridge	N/A	3*
Holiday Inn Cambridge Lakeview Bridge Road Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9PH Rooms from: £99.00*	2.6	Cambridge		3*
Crown and Punchbowl High Street,Horningsea , Cambridge (Horningsea), CB25 9JG Rooms from: £75.00*	3.7	Cambridge Horningsea		2*
Best Western Cambridge Quy Mill Hotel Church Road,Stow-Cum-Quy, Cambridge, CB25 9AF Rooms from: £95.00*	4.4	Cambridge		3*
The White Hart Country Inn 1 Balsham Road Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5BZ Rooms from: £60.00*	4.8	Cambridge		3*
Menzies Cambridge Hotel and Golf Club Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8EU Rooms from: £64.50*	5.3	Cambridge		4*
Ashby Bed Breakfast Stanton House Station Road, Longstanton, CB24 3DS Rooms from: £35.00*	6.9	Longstanton		3*
Days Inn Cambridge A14 , CAMBRIDGE, CB23 4WU Rooms from: £45.00*	7.0	Cambridge		3*
Orchard Cottage 60 High Street Willingham, Cambridge, Cambridge, CB24 5ES Rooms from: £45.00*	7.8	Cambridge		4*
Willingham House 50 Church Street,Willingham , Cambridge, CB24 5HT Rooms from: £49.00*	7.9	Cambridge		4*
Swynford Paddocks Hotel London Road,Six Mile Bottom, Newmarket, CB8 0UE Rooms from: £75.00*	8.0	Newmarket		3*
Duxford Lodge Hotel Ickleton Road Duxford, Cambridge, CB22 4RT Rooms from: £88.50*	8.1	Cambridge		3*
The Cambridge Belfry Qhotels Back Lane,Great Cambourne , Cambridge, CB23 6BW Rooms from: £80.00*	8.3	Cambridge		4*
Red Lion Hinxton 32 High St Hinxton, Cambridge, CB10 1QY Rooms from: £90.00*	8.8	Cambridge		4*
Sheene Mill 37 - 39 Station Road , Melbourn, Cambridge, SG8 6DX Rooms from: £53.00*	9.5	Melbourn Cambridge		3*

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