Guidebook for Cambridgeshire
Food Scene
Consistently good food and service. Child friendly. Lovely architecture. Relaxed and informal
20 residents recomanen
Pizza Express
7a Jesus LnConsistently good food and service. Child friendly. Lovely architecture. Relaxed and informal
Norfolk Street Bakery
7 Station RdFamily run Portugese bakery with delicious custard tarts and home baked breads
Drinks & Nightlife
Traditional English Pub which has a cosy atmosphere. Also serves food.
15 residents recomanen
The Free Press
7 Prospect RowTraditional English Pub which has a cosy atmosphere. Also serves food.
Sightseeing
Incredible architecture and of great historical interest. Choral Evensong is a highlight.
202 residents recomanen
Capella del King's College
King's ParadeIncredible architecture and of great historical interest. Choral Evensong is a highlight.
Incredible architecture and sense of history. Beautiful buildings leading down to the River Cam
39 residents recomanen
Trinity College
Incredible architecture and sense of history. Beautiful buildings leading down to the River Cam
Take a walk along the Backs, especially beautiful in Spring. You get a good view of the Colleges and River.
31 residents recomanen
The Backs
Queen's RoadTake a walk along the Backs, especially beautiful in Spring. You get a good view of the Colleges and River.
Faculty of Classics, University of Cambridge
Sidgwick AvenueGreat little museum with very interesting displays
The best way to see the Backs of the Colleges. You can either punt along the Backs (in town) or to Granchester (countryside). A must for every visitor (weather permitting!). You can choose to have a guided punt, or punt yourself.
32 residents recomanen
Scudamore's Mill Lane Punting Station
Mill LaneThe best way to see the Backs of the Colleges. You can either punt along the Backs (in town) or to Granchester (countryside). A must for every visitor (weather permitting!). You can choose to have a guided punt, or punt yourself.
Parks & Nature
Nice park which borders the River Cam. Lovely to stroll along the river and watch the rowers.
54 residents recomanen
Midsummer Common
Nice park which borders the River Cam. Lovely to stroll along the river and watch the rowers.
Lovely to stroll along the river from Newham to Granchester. End up at the Orchard tea rooms for a cream tea under the apple trees.
41 residents recomanen
Grantchester Meadows
Lovely to stroll along the river from Newham to Granchester. End up at the Orchard tea rooms for a cream tea under the apple trees.
Take a walk along the River to Fen Ditton. Lovely scenery and fun to watch the boats. Nice pub in Fen Ditton for a drink before heading home.
Fen Ditton
Take a walk along the River to Fen Ditton. Lovely scenery and fun to watch the boats. Nice pub in Fen Ditton for a drink before heading home.
Arts & Culture
Wonderful collection of paintings, sculptures, ceramics. Excellent Roman, Greek and Egyptian collections. Interesting exhibitions and lots for children to enjoy. Nice cafe and shop.
235 residents recomanen
Museu Fitzwilliam
Trumpington StreetWonderful collection of paintings, sculptures, ceramics. Excellent Roman, Greek and Egyptian collections. Interesting exhibitions and lots for children to enjoy. Nice cafe and shop.
This is an art gallery and museum with a house attached to newly refurbished art gallery. Fascinating space with a wonderful collection. Typical Cambridgeshire architecture (house).
106 residents recomanen
Kettle's Yard
Castle StreetThis is an art gallery and museum with a house attached to newly refurbished art gallery. Fascinating space with a wonderful collection. Typical Cambridgeshire architecture (house).
A great little museum with fascinating displays.
45 residents recomanen
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Downing StreetA great little museum with fascinating displays.
Museu de Zoologia de la Universitat
Downing PlaceRecently refurbished and great displays.
Essentials
Little Waitrose & Partners
6-8 Fitzroy StGood selection of food and wine.
Tesco Express
82-84 Campkin RdVery convenient and only a couple of minutes away on East Road.
Shopping
Ark
1-2 Peas HillLovely locally run shop with a wide range of gifts and cards