Guidebook for Cambridgeshire
Drinks & Nightlife
Carefully chosen, great value wines and craft beers. Food available. They also have pop-up locations near to the city centre.
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Thirsty Cambridge
46 Chesterton Rd Carefully chosen, great value wines and craft beers. Food available. They also have pop-up locations near to the city centre.
#Thirstybus, pouring 14 taps of craft beer, wine and cocktails. There will be grub from Cambridge’s toppest of top-notch food trucks. There will be chilled music and sometimes live gigs.
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Thirsty Riverside
Castle Street#Thirstybus, pouring 14 taps of craft beer, wine and cocktails. There will be grub from Cambridge’s toppest of top-notch food trucks. There will be chilled music and sometimes live gigs.
This is one of the cosiest of vintage tavern bars in Cambridge and is a homely hangout for your chillaxing needs. Pop in for a snug post-work pint in a comfy corner or stretch out in the spacious, picturesque beer garden of a summer evening, and soak up those golden rays and hazy sunsets.
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The Castle Inn
38 Castle StThis is one of the cosiest of vintage tavern bars in Cambridge and is a homely hangout for your chillaxing needs. Pop in for a snug post-work pint in a comfy corner or stretch out in the spacious, picturesque beer garden of a summer evening, and soak up those golden rays and hazy sunsets.
This stunning rooftop restaurant bar is a breath-taking venue with glorious views of the teeming city below. Stretch out in the sun and enjoy an extenive, top-notch menu of grilled goodies alongside your tasty tipples and refreshing pints in a favourite for alfresco eating in Cambridge.
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The Varsity Hotel & Spa - Cambridge City Centre
Thompsons LaneThis stunning rooftop restaurant bar is a breath-taking venue with glorious views of the teeming city below. Stretch out in the sun and enjoy an extenive, top-notch menu of grilled goodies alongside your tasty tipples and refreshing pints in a favourite for alfresco eating in Cambridge.
Sightseeing
King’s College Chapel is a masterpiece of English craftsmanship. It’s part of one of the oldest Cambridge colleges sharing a wonderful sense of history and tradition with the rest of the University.
It was founded by Henry VI in 1441, and includes an elaborate fan-vault ceiling, magnificent stained-glass windows and Ruben's masterpiece, The Adoration of the Magi. Visit King’s College Chapel and you’ll also see an exhibition in the northern side chapels which shows why and how the chapel was built in pictures, works of art and models.
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King's College kápolna
King's ParadeKing’s College Chapel is a masterpiece of English craftsmanship. It’s part of one of the oldest Cambridge colleges sharing a wonderful sense of history and tradition with the rest of the University.
It was founded by Henry VI in 1441, and includes an elaborate fan-vault ceiling, magnificent stained-glass windows and Ruben's masterpiece, The Adoration of the Magi. Visit King’s College Chapel and you’ll also see an exhibition in the northern side chapels which shows why and how the chapel was built in pictures, works of art and models.
Ely Cathedral is acknowledged as ‘One of the Wonders of the Medieval World’ and located right in the heart of Cambridgeshire. This magnificent historic building is one of East Anglia’s treasures as well as an award winning film location. Climb the iconic West or Octagon Towers, picnic in the grounds or treat yourself to lunch or afternoon tea in the medieval undercroft of the Almonry Restaurant.
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The Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Ely
Ely Cathedral is acknowledged as ‘One of the Wonders of the Medieval World’ and located right in the heart of Cambridgeshire. This magnificent historic building is one of East Anglia’s treasures as well as an award winning film location. Climb the iconic West or Octagon Towers, picnic in the grounds or treat yourself to lunch or afternoon tea in the medieval undercroft of the Almonry Restaurant.
The River Cam runs through the heart of Cambridge enabling you to enjoy fantastic views of the world famous Cambridge College ‘Backs’ from the comfort of a traditional Cambridge Punt.
King's College Chapel, The Wren Library at Trinity College and the Bridge of Sighs, are just some of the famous Cambridge landmarks you can expect to see during this 45-minute chauffeured punt tour.
To help you make the most of this wonderful city, the friendly and knowledgeable team at the Cambridge Visitor Information Centre will provide exclusive offers & discount for all Early Bird customers, visiting the centre Monday - Friday before 12noon.
There are a number of fully licensed punts.
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Rutherford's Punting Cambridge
BoardwalkThe River Cam runs through the heart of Cambridge enabling you to enjoy fantastic views of the world famous Cambridge College ‘Backs’ from the comfort of a traditional Cambridge Punt.
King's College Chapel, The Wren Library at Trinity College and the Bridge of Sighs, are just some of the famous Cambridge landmarks you can expect to see during this 45-minute chauffeured punt tour.
To help you make the most of this wonderful city, the friendly and knowledgeable team at the Cambridge Visitor Information Centre will provide exclusive offers & discount for all Early Bird customers, visiting the centre Monday - Friday before 12noon.
There are a number of fully licensed punts.
Parks & Nature
Sheep's Green is situated to the west of Coe Fen and runs along the west bank of the river Cam. It is an ideal place to walk along the river and get away from the busy city streets.
Classed as a Local Nature Reserve, the fen is managed to encourage an increase in natural diversity and is intended to remain as a water meadow habitat with periodic flooding.
For six months of the year, April to October, Sheeps Green is grazed on by cattle and at times horses. Sheeps Green has an outdoor learner pool which is open to the public in the summer months.
Sheep's Green
Sheep's Green is situated to the west of Coe Fen and runs along the west bank of the river Cam. It is an ideal place to walk along the river and get away from the busy city streets.
Classed as a Local Nature Reserve, the fen is managed to encourage an increase in natural diversity and is intended to remain as a water meadow habitat with periodic flooding.
For six months of the year, April to October, Sheeps Green is grazed on by cattle and at times horses. Sheeps Green has an outdoor learner pool which is open to the public in the summer months.
Aberdeen Avenue play area is the closest park to us. This play space in the Accordia development contains a supernova carousel and rocker.
Aberdeen Avenue
Aberdeen AvenueAberdeen Avenue play area is the closest park to us. This play space in the Accordia development contains a supernova carousel and rocker.
Home to the annual Midsummer Fair, one of the longest-established fairs in England, bonfire night and the Strawberry Fair.
The common borders the River Cam, houseboats are typically moored on the common's bank and many colleges' boathouses are located on the opposite bank.
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Midsummer Common
Home to the annual Midsummer Fair, one of the longest-established fairs in England, bonfire night and the Strawberry Fair.
The common borders the River Cam, houseboats are typically moored on the common's bank and many colleges' boathouses are located on the opposite bank.
At Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve you are bound to see some amazing wildlife from colourful butterflies and dragonflies to rare birds of prey. Explore the nature trails, take a relaxing cruise along the beautiful reed-lined waterways or hire a bike to explore the wider reserve and local villages. Keep an eye out as you go for Wicken’s famous herds of konik ponies and Highland cattle.
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Wicken Fen Nemzeti Természetvédelmi Terület
34 Lode LnAt Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve you are bound to see some amazing wildlife from colourful butterflies and dragonflies to rare birds of prey. Explore the nature trails, take a relaxing cruise along the beautiful reed-lined waterways or hire a bike to explore the wider reserve and local villages. Keep an eye out as you go for Wicken’s famous herds of konik ponies and Highland cattle.
Arts & Culture
Located in the heart of Cambridge, the Museum is one of the most iconic buildings in the Cambridge cityscape, its monumental neo-classic facade and columns just a short walk away from the central colleges and the River Cam. The Museum was founded in 1816 by the 7th Viscount Fitzwilliam of Merrion who bequeathed his vast collections of art, music and books to the University of Cambridge.
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Fitzwilliam Múzeum
Trumpington StreetLocated in the heart of Cambridge, the Museum is one of the most iconic buildings in the Cambridge cityscape, its monumental neo-classic facade and columns just a short walk away from the central colleges and the River Cam. The Museum was founded in 1816 by the 7th Viscount Fitzwilliam of Merrion who bequeathed his vast collections of art, music and books to the University of Cambridge.
Discover the best of aviation at IWM Duxford. Stand in awe of everything from paper planes to Jet fighters at this historic airfield and museum. Duxford has been a witness to world-changing events over the past 100 years and today houses some of the IWM‘s largest objects from our world-class collections.
Climb aboard Concorde, the fastest commercial airliner ever built; experience for yourself the beauty and sound of the iconic Spitfire and stand in awe of our recently renovated American Air Museum. With eight hangars to explore you’ll find plenty to see and do
Air shows are featured here also.
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IWM Duxford
Discover the best of aviation at IWM Duxford. Stand in awe of everything from paper planes to Jet fighters at this historic airfield and museum. Duxford has been a witness to world-changing events over the past 100 years and today houses some of the IWM‘s largest objects from our world-class collections.
Climb aboard Concorde, the fastest commercial airliner ever built; experience for yourself the beauty and sound of the iconic Spitfire and stand in awe of our recently renovated American Air Museum. With eight hangars to explore you’ll find plenty to see and do
Air shows are featured here also.
Getting Around
Panther Taxis
Convent Drive01223 715 715 - local taxi company.
City Cycle Hire has many years experience and hundreds of bikes available all year round. Our friendly service caters for Tourists, Students and Visitors as well as Conferences/Corporate events and Education Groups (none to large), plus specialist bike requirements. Bikes are always available for any period from just a couple of hours to a whole year. Bikes are provided with lights, lock and a basket in a fully serviced condition plus servicing and repair is covered for the duration of the rental.
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City Cycle Hire
61 Newnham RdCity Cycle Hire has many years experience and hundreds of bikes available all year round. Our friendly service caters for Tourists, Students and Visitors as well as Conferences/Corporate events and Education Groups (none to large), plus specialist bike requirements. Bikes are always available for any period from just a couple of hours to a whole year. Bikes are provided with lights, lock and a basket in a fully serviced condition plus servicing and repair is covered for the duration of the rental.
Entertainment & Activities
The 9 hole golf course was opened in April 1995, covers around 15 acres and incorporates two attractive lakes, six bunkers, a water course and several landscaped areas.
Cambridge Lakes Golf Course
Trumpington RoadThe 9 hole golf course was opened in April 1995, covers around 15 acres and incorporates two attractive lakes, six bunkers, a water course and several landscaped areas.
The Cambridge Corn Exchange is one of the UK's popular music and arts venue, hosting some of the worlds best known artists.
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Cambridge Corn Exchange
2 Wheeler StThe Cambridge Corn Exchange is one of the UK's popular music and arts venue, hosting some of the worlds best known artists.
Cambridge Junction is a live music and arts venue in Cambridge, England. It has three main performance spaces: Junction 1 with a standing capacity of 850, Junction 2 which is a seated theatre with a capacity of 220, and Junction 3 which is a smaller multipurpose space. Junction 1 is mainly a live music venue, though it also hosts more popular comedians and club nights. Junction 2 and Junction 3 host theatre, dance, music and comedy.
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Cambridge Junction
Clifton WayCambridge Junction is a live music and arts venue in Cambridge, England. It has three main performance spaces: Junction 1 with a standing capacity of 850, Junction 2 which is a seated theatre with a capacity of 220, and Junction 3 which is a smaller multipurpose space. Junction 1 is mainly a live music venue, though it also hosts more popular comedians and club nights. Junction 2 and Junction 3 host theatre, dance, music and comedy.
Multiplex cinema chain showing the latest international blockbusters in 2D and 3D formats.
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The Light Cinema Cambridge - IMAX
1a Clifton WayMultiplex cinema chain showing the latest international blockbusters in 2D and 3D formats.
Food Scene
Located close to the Market Square, Ta Bouche serves food from 9:30am until 4pm with breakfast and lunch on offer. The menu comprises a good mix of traditional British dishes with some European additions. As well as an extensive list of drinks on offer.
Ta Bouche
10-15 Market PassageLocated close to the Market Square, Ta Bouche serves food from 9:30am until 4pm with breakfast and lunch on offer. The menu comprises a good mix of traditional British dishes with some European additions. As well as an extensive list of drinks on offer.
Serve the most tender, full flavoured steak, only ever using the finest prime beef aged for 28 days, fresh fish, great vegetarian dishes and homemade puddings.
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The Riverbar Steakhouse and Grill
3 Thompsons LnServe the most tender, full flavoured steak, only ever using the finest prime beef aged for 28 days, fresh fish, great vegetarian dishes and homemade puddings.
From fiery Spanish paella to fragrant Thai curry, we take pride and care in all of the 100+ dishes we serve every day, prepared by our skilled chefs at live cooking stations as you watch.
Nines Global Buffet
Unit 3 Clifton RdFrom fiery Spanish paella to fragrant Thai curry, we take pride and care in all of the 100+ dishes we serve every day, prepared by our skilled chefs at live cooking stations as you watch.
Nando's
33-34 St Andrew's StIt is Nando's. Nothing else needs to be said.
The best dumpling bar in Cambridge & oriental food. HIGHLY recommended.
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Cafe Oriental Dumpling Bar
9 Burleigh StThe best dumpling bar in Cambridge & oriental food. HIGHLY recommended.