Visiting Cambridge

More information can be found on the Visit Cambridge website.

We have listed some of our favourites below:

Places of interest

• Punting trip on the River Cam - many visitors decide to go punting for a real Cambridge experience.
• Fitzwilliam Museum - the art and antiquities museum of the University of Cambridge.
• Cambridge boasts many other museums. Some of our favourites are: the Museum of Zoology, the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology and the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences.
• Kettles Yard - a beautiful and unique art gallery and house.
• Wren Library - the library of Trinity College in Cambridge.
• Parker Library - the rare books and manuscripts library of Corpus Christi College.
• University Library - the main research library of the University of Cambridge.
• Botanic Garden - botanical garden associated with the University of Cambridge.
• Kings College Chapel - the chapel of King's College, considered one of the finest examples of late Perpendicular Gothic English architecture.
• Hop on Hop off Cambridge bus – brilliant overview and introduction to Cambridge.
• Dinky Door trail - miniature sculptures (with doors), lovingly made and hidden just out of plain sight in the beautiful city of Cambridge.

Shopping

The city of Cambridge has a great shopping scene with many independent shops. Visit the Guide to Shopping in Cambridge to find some must-visit streets.

Food and Drink

The city centre offers a wide range of places to eat and drink. These are some of our favourites:

• Aromi - a slice of Sicilian life in the heart of Cambridge.
• Pint Shop - great place for casual eating.
• Savino's - excellent coffee.
• Tipsy Vegan - vegan with plenty of gluten free options and yummy cocktails.
• Jack's Gelato - pudding on the go.
• The MillWorks - North African flavours, near the venue.
• Granta - full of fresh and seasonal house-made dishes, with a nice riverside terrace.
• Salathong - Thai cuisine.
• Fitzbillies Tea Room- there are two branches of Fitzbillies, one at each end of town,the original in Trumpington Street, and the new branch in Bridge Street.
• Mill Road Restaurants - further afield but there are some lovely global cuisine restaurants on Mill Roar.

There are plenty of eating places around Benet Street and near the Corn Exchange. Visit Restaurants in Cambridge to check more options.

Bars and Nightlife

• Arts Picturehouse - a leading UK film company incorporating cinema, distribution and home entertainment.
• Town and Gown - a funky new pub/restaurant/theatre in the centre of town.
• Check the Cambridge Pub Map.