Spending Time In Cambridge And Useful Things To Know

The university town of Cambridge is widely known across the globe as being the home of the University of Cambridge, one of the world's finest. The University includes some 31 colleges including; Hughes Hall, Jesus College, King's College and Lucy Cavendish College which have a major impact upon the city. Although a large number of visitors arrive at Cambridge with their main aim being to see the University, Cambridge has many more attractions which are well worth a visit other than the University.  Happily there are a large number of bed & breakfast in Cambridge to choose from (Important: more about this in the last paragraph).

The city dates back to the medieval period and therefore there there is an abundance of fantastic architecture. You may wander amongst the ancient streets, enjoy one of the many parks or gardens or even go punting up the river. If the idea of going punting inspires you, then one should hire a punt or for something different one can take a chauffeured punt. There are various people offering this facility along the River Cam. Otherwise a trip up and down the river in a narrow boat.

The city of Cambridge is also well known for its churches, with 13 of them being located within Cambridge's confines. Of all the 13 churches located in the centre of Cambridge it is All Saints Church which is thought by many to be one of the best examples of English Gothic revival architecture. Another noteworthy church is Church of the Holy Sepulchre, one of only four round Norman churches found in England. The tiniest church in Cambridge is the Church of St Peter's, which is hidden away in a tranquil part of the city. Possibly the most spectacular panoramas across the city and colleges of the University are to be witnessed from the viewpoint of the Great St Mary's Church, the University church.

Because there is a vast selection of visitor attractions to visit in Cambridge, it would be nearly impossible to visit all of them in just twenty four hours.  We therefore strongly advise that you spend a minimum of 2 days in Cambridge. If you are currently deciding upon taking a trip to the city of  Cambridge it is crucial that you book your  lodgings as early as possible as, unfortunately hotel accommodation in Cambridge tend to be surprisingly busy and are commonly fully booked for a long period in advance. If you are travelling in a large group you might find that serviced apartments in Cambridge are a cheaper alternative.