Cambridge
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Neighbourhoods
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Work
- Learn
- Keep Connected
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Introduction
Cambridge is home to one of the most famous Universities in the World. The oldest college, Peterhouse, was founded in 1284. The ancient city centre is well preserved, with a wide range of historic buildings and sights for the visitor to enjoy.
Neighbourhoods
Sights and Activities
University
A number of the individual colleges open parts of their buildings or grounds to visitors.
Museums
- Cambridge Museum of Technology
- Fitzwilliam Museum
- Sedgwick Museum
- Scott Polar Research Institute
- Whipple Museum of the History of Science
More Attractions
- Punting on the Cam
Events and Festivals
- Cambridge Beer Festival is held each May.
- Cambridge Film Festival is held in September.
- Cambridge Folk Festival is held in late July or early August.
- Strawberry Fair is held on the first Saturday in June.
Weather
Getting There
By Plane
London Stansted Airport and London Luton Airport are both around 30 miles from Cambridge.
By Train
There is a fast and frequent train service from London Kings Cross and London Liverpool Street. Cambridge railway station is a fifteen minute walk from the city centre.
By Car
- From the South: The M11 motorway connects to London.
- From the North: The M1 motorway and the A1 connect to the A14 dual carriageway into the city.
- From the East and West: The A14 connects from both directions.
By Bus
National Express coaches travel to London and London Stansted Airport.
Stagecoach route X5 connects Cambridge with Bedford, Bicester, Buckingham, Milton Keynes and Oxford.
By Boat
The River Cam flows through Cambridge and moorings are available for small pleasure craft and canal boats.
Getting Around
By Car
By Public Transport
The bus station is in the city centre, where local busses and long distance coach services can be found.
By Foot
Walking around the city centre is the best option. Several of the roads in the shopping areas are closed to traffic.
By Bike
Cambridge is bicycle city and there are hundreds of cyclists on the roads and on the pavement. There are plenty of places to lock-up your bicycle. There is a cycle hire company at the railway station who offer daily, weekly and longer term hire.
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Budget
YHA Cambridge is close to the railway station and a 15-minute walk to the city centre. Limited car parking in surrounding streets is possible, but restricted.
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosworth | 4 Bosworth rd Cambridge | Guesthouse | 51 |
| YHA Cambridge | 97 Tenison Road Cambridgeshire, CB1 2DN | Hostel | 74 |
Mid-Range
Bosworth is a bed and breakfast property which is 3km from the city centre.
Upscale
Work
Keep Connected
Internet
As a University city, Cambridge has a number of internet cafes where access is charged by the hour.
Phone
See also International Telephone Calls
- National telephone dialing code for Cambridge: 01223.
- International dialing code for Cambridge: +44 1223.
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