City Breaks In Cambridge, England and Some Facts You Should Know

Cambridge is widely known all over the world for being home to the University of Cambridge, one of the most prestigious centres of learning in England. The University consists of 31 colleges including; St Catharine’s College, St Edmund’s College, St John’s College and Selwyn College which have a major impact upon the city. Although many tourists come to Cambridge with their main wish being to view the University, Cambridge has many more attractions worth a visit besides the colleges.  Happily there are a large number of Cambridge bed & breakfast to choose from (Important: for more information see bottom of article).

Cambridge dates back to medieval times and subsequently there there is an abundance of superb architecture. You may stroll through the ancient streets, enjoy one of the various gardens or parks or you could take a punt along the River Cam. If punting is your bag, then one could hire a punt or for something different one could rent a chauffeured punt. You will find numerous small firms offering this service along the river. Otherwise a cruise down the River Cam in a narrowboat.

The city of Cambridge is also widely known for its churches, with thirteen of them to be found within the boundaries of Cambridge. Of all the 13 churches situated in the centre of Cambridge it is All Saints Church which is reckoned to be one of the most fine samples of Gothic revival architecture in the country. Another unique church is Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which is one of only 4 Norman circular churches in the country. The tiniest church in Cambridge is the Church of St Peter’s, which is hidden away in a quiet part of the town. Probably the most incredible panoramas across Cambridge and University colleges can be witnessed from the viewpoint of the Great St Mary’s Church, the University church.

As there is a vast array of tourist attractions available in Cambridge, it would be nearly impossible to view all of them in just twenty four hours.  Therefore we advise that you spend a minimum of 48 hours in Cambridge. If you are currently thinking about taking a break in Cambridge it is incredibly important that you book your  lodgings at your first opportunity as, sadly hotels in Cambridge tend to be alarmingly busy and are frequently fully booked for weeks or even months in advance. If your group is large you may find that Cambridge apartment accommodation are a more affordable alternative.