Sightseeing
Obviously a trip to Cambridge is not complete without a stroll around the colleges and The Backs. So much information available online and once you get into town.
31 locals recommend
The Backs
Queen's RoadObviously a trip to Cambridge is not complete without a stroll around the colleges and The Backs. So much information available online and once you get into town.
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
1 BrooksideBeautiful space to spend a sunny afternoon.
No trip to Cambridge would be complete without a punt along the river Cam. It is a magical way to see the colleges.
There are various places along the Cam where you can hire a punt or have a guided punt tour. Champagne and strawberries are optional!
29 locals recommend
Scudamore's Quayside Punt Hire
Magdalene StreetNo trip to Cambridge would be complete without a punt along the river Cam. It is a magical way to see the colleges.
There are various places along the Cam where you can hire a punt or have a guided punt tour. Champagne and strawberries are optional!
Culture
Stunning building with some incredible exhibits.
There are 30 museums and art galleries in Cambridge.
235 locals recommend
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Trumpington StreetStunning building with some incredible exhibits.
There are 30 museums and art galleries in Cambridge.
IWM Duxford
Europe's largest air museum is 8 miles from Cambridge.
Shopping
The market is a little quiet nowadays after the lockdowns we've had but it is still bustling especially on a Sunday. Some amazing street food available, local produce and crafts too.
42 locals recommend
Cambridge Market Square
Market HillThe market is a little quiet nowadays after the lockdowns we've had but it is still bustling especially on a Sunday. Some amazing street food available, local produce and crafts too.
Grand Arcade
Saint Andrew's StreetLoads of shopping under one roof.
Leisure
The largest unheated lido in the country. If you're brave enough to try it, its freezing even on the hottest day but such a lovely spot for a family picnic!
95 locals recommend
Jesus Green
Jesus GreenThe largest unheated lido in the country. If you're brave enough to try it, its freezing even on the hottest day but such a lovely spot for a family picnic!
Fancy a match? When crowds allowed back a trip to see the mighty Us is a must! Recently promoted to Divison 1 in 2021.
Cambridge United
Newmarket RoadFancy a match? When crowds allowed back a trip to see the mighty Us is a must! Recently promoted to Divison 1 in 2021.
Cambridge Locals!
This a wonderful pub! Stacks of real ales and ciders, outstanding bar food, homemade Scotch eggs and sausage rolls, chips with curry sauce too. There are two restaurants and an updated outside area.
The beautiful building dates back to 1830m and was once a home of the novelist EM Forster.
Booking is essential.
35 locals recommend
Pint Shop
10 Peas HillThis a wonderful pub! Stacks of real ales and ciders, outstanding bar food, homemade Scotch eggs and sausage rolls, chips with curry sauce too. There are two restaurants and an updated outside area.
The beautiful building dates back to 1830m and was once a home of the novelist EM Forster.
Booking is essential.
Absolutely stunning place for a cocktail or an exquisite meal. Pricey but the decor and service makes it worthwhile!
11 locals recommend
The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie
16 Trinity StAbsolutely stunning place for a cocktail or an exquisite meal. Pricey but the decor and service makes it worthwhile!
Nowhere quite like this on a summers evening. The rooftop bar is the place to be seen, a little bit of Cambridge glamour. Can get very busy and cocktails are pricey but perfect for pre dinner drinks.
52 locals recommend
The Varsity Hotel & Spa - Cambridge City Centre
Thompsons LaneNowhere quite like this on a summers evening. The rooftop bar is the place to be seen, a little bit of Cambridge glamour. Can get very busy and cocktails are pricey but perfect for pre dinner drinks.
Drinking and thinking hub where Watson and Crick announced they had discovered 'the secret of life', DNA. Dating back to 1667 and packed with history, The Eagle boasts a ceiling in the back bar graffitied by WWII airmen,
A window at the back of the pub has been open for 300 years - because it's believed a child died in the pub during a fire when the window couldn't be opened.
A must visit.
60 locals recommend
Eagle
Bene't StreetDrinking and thinking hub where Watson and Crick announced they had discovered 'the secret of life', DNA. Dating back to 1667 and packed with history, The Eagle boasts a ceiling in the back bar graffitied by WWII airmen,
A window at the back of the pub has been open for 300 years - because it's believed a child died in the pub during a fire when the window couldn't be opened.
A must visit.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Busy and crowded
Cambridge in the summer time is usually jam packed with tourists! But after the year we've had we can't wait to welcome them back...