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GENERAL - Well known or miscellaneous places to visit - most of which are especially good in summer months. |
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Market Square A throw back to ancient times, where traders paraded their wares on stalls. Nowadays, you'll find this market open from 9.30am - 4.30pm and other than fruit & veg, you'll find goods and services such as books, bread, seafood, clothes, cheese, noodles and the like. On Sundays, weekday stalls are replaced by those from the Arts and Craft trade and wholesome home-grown foods from local areas. |
www.cambridgemarkets.co.uk |
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All Saints Garden Art & Craft Market A smaller fair that offers arts and crafts made by local artists and craftsmen (and women). Expect to see a plethora of paintings, pottery, jewellery and other such items. |
www.cambridgemarkets.co.uk Trinity Street (opposite Trinity College) |
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Castle Mound In a city ridiculed for being too flat, visit the highest point -still not hugely impressive - but a historical hill that was once the site of a castle (hence the name!) On a nice day, the view is very pleasant and the air fresh and crisp. |
See photos in the
gallery Castle Hill, Castle Street |
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The Round Church A church of the Templar knights, this ancient place of worship is in the centre of town and well worth a visit. There are also a selection of benches scattered outside, ideal for relaxing, if no dock of the bay is at hand. |
Weblink Bridge Street 01223 311602 |
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American Military Cemetery |
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Cambridge News Online Visit the web version of this local newspaper. Or buy a copy from your newsagent. This covers Cambridge and nearby regions such as Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives. |
www.cambridge-news.co.uk | |
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Grantchester Meadows A well visited spot for students and picnics in particular, this lush, but often raw green has been made famous by a Pink Floyd song of the same name. The river meanders alongside it and so punts and their crew are often seen dotted across its sleepy and ample girth. |
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Orchard Tea Gardens For a taste of Ye Olde English life, make a trip to the Orchards, just outside Cambridge. Reachable by a long, lazy punt down the river (or more conventional means) and open 7 days a week this is a quaint way to spend an idle afternoon. |
www.orchard-grantchester.com 45-47 Milll Way, Grantchester 01223 845788 |
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CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY - The University is a huge part of the city and has influences and premises across the land. The colleges are numerous (thirty one in total) and we'll write a separate section for these soon...but for now here's a very brief summary. |
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The College of the Holy and
Undivided Trinity, or Trinity College for short is reportedly the
wealthiest college in all of Oxbridge and can lay claim to having the most
members. It is certainly one of the most prestigious colleges in the world and has a list of famous undergraduates such as Isaac Newton, who allegedly conceptualised gravity after an apple fell on his head. He later ate the apple*. (*Scandalous and utter lie.) |
http://www.trin.cam.ac.uk Trinity Street |
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The King's College of Our Lady
and Saint Nicholas in Cambridge, sensibly often referred to as King's
College was founded by King Henry VI in 1441. An internationally well respected institution, King's is famous for the Chapel and another long who's who of important figures such as John Maynard Keynes and David Baddiel, also known as the fat one from 'Skinner and Baddiel'. |
http://www.kings.cam.ac.uk King's Parade |
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King's College Chapel Taking almost a century to build, King's College Chapel has become an icon of Cambridge University, and even Cambridge itself. The world-famous choir is a significant cog of what is still an active place of worship. |
http://www.kings.cam.ac.uk/chapel King's College, King's Parade |
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University Library "The main Library of the University and one of the greatest research libraries in the world. Cambridge University Library is one of six legal deposit libraries in the British Isles." Also accommodates various exhibitions. |
http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk West Road 01223 333000 |
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The
Botanical Gardens Located just several hundred metres to the train station, this University owned 40 acre property consists of lavishly landscaped gardens of a myriad of vibrant flora and fauna. An often enchanting place perfect for families and lovers a like. There is an entry fee and opening times, so please see their website for more information. |
http://www.botanic.cam.ac.uk Bateman Street 01223 336265 |
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'The Backs' Of what, you might wonder! Well, the backs of the University colleges along the Queen's Road area is an often enchanting place. Unique and distinctive architecture and bristling foliage make up a famous part of Cambridge. The Gorgeous greens of Spring or musky auburns of Autumn compliment the majestic scenery of this captivating region that brims with well known landmarks. |
Queen's Road, Cambridge For more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Backs |
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Chronophage - 'The Time Eater' - Corpus
Clock The devourer of time, and we thought that title belonged to the Championship Manager series, is actually a monstrous clock with a ghastly locust creature riding a golden clock powered by mysterious mechanics. This £1 million invention of former Corpus graduate, John Taylor, is a tribute to the world renowned clock-maker John Harrison and has the concept of time and relativity as its central theme. More information from the official website or at this Wikipedia page. |
http://www.chronophage.co.uk At the junction of Bene't Street and
Trumpington Street, looking out over King's Parade |
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LIBRARIES - Places to study and for peace and quiet, there are several libraries in Cambridge. |
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Central Library A multi-level library open to the public, with everything from books to DVDs as well as other resources. Reopened and refurbished in Winter 2009, this library is now largely automated with a more modern look and feel. It's tucked away in the heart of the Grand Arcade and the entrance is now on the first floor. |
Weblink 7 Lion Yard 0845 045 5225 |
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University Library |
http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk West Road 01223 333000 |
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Milton Road Library A small library tucked away just out of town. Overshadowed by far reaching and bendy branches, it is an altogether more peaceful house of knowledge. |
Weblink Ascham Road (off Milton Rd!) 0845 045 5225 |
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Arbury Court Library Open everyday except Wednesday and Sunday, this medium sized local library is situated amongst a bevy of other stores, including a Budgens, Fish and Chips shop, pharmacy, butchers and green grocers. |
Weblink Arbury Court, off Arbury Road 01223 712080 |
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CHURCHES - There are lots of beautiful and ancient structures, that are worth visiting whether you are religious or not. |
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The Church of Our Lady & English Martyrs More commonly known as 'The Catholic Church', this monstrous construction of Neo-Gothic design boasts one of the tallest spires in the County, reaching 65.8 metres high. Built by 1890, this is still a very active entity, providing baptism, communions and marriage services et al.. |
http://www.olem.org.uk Lensfield Road 01223 350787 |
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All Saints Church Designed by G.F Bodley in the 19th century, this is perhaps the scariest church in Cambridge, when visited at night. An impressive gothic monument with a towering spire, adorned with ominous statues and gargoyles (also statues), this is well worth a visit...during daylight hours! |
Jesus Lane 01223 452587 |
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Church of the Holy Sepulchre a.k.a. The Round Church A church of the Templar knights, this ancient place of worship is in the centre of town and well worth a visit. There are also a selection of benches scattered outside, ideal for relaxing, if no dock of the bay is at hand. |
Weblink Bridge Street 01223 311602 |
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Great St. Mary's Church Another well known landmark, situated at the heart of the town centre. Built in the 17th Century, this giant parish church is synonymous with it's great tower, which is scalable at a small cost, but provides a sumptuous view of the surrounding landscape. |
http://www.gsm.cam.ac.uk Market Square 01223 741716 |
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Holy Trinity Church A classical looking church, grand and majestic, it has surprisingly embraced technology with an informative website and is even contactable by email! |
http://www.htcambridge.org.uk Market Street 01223 355397 |
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Little St Mary's Church Not to be confused with its greater namesake, LSM, as it is sometimes known is also a parish of the Church of England. The American Stars and Stripes are alleged to have been adapted from the crest of a former vicar of this church, Godfrey Washington. |
Weblink Trumpington Street 01223 366202 |
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St Bene't's Church Over 1000 years of history and reputed to be the oldest standing building in Cambridgeshire, this place of antiquity is of late Saxon construction. |
http://www.stbenets.com Bene't Street 01223 353903 |
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St Botolph's Church Named after the Patron saint of travellers, this site was originally on the border of this growing medieval town. |
Trumpington Street 01223 363529 |
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St Edward's Church Located near the Market Square, this Christian place of worship is proud of its links with spiritual and meditative Christianity. |
Weblink Peas Hill 01223 362004 |
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St Mary Magdalene This church is considered one of the truest examples of Norman design and build - dating all the way back from the 12th century. It was once part of a Leper hospital and was used to help those with this unfortunate condition (for more info: weblink). |
Weblink Newmarket Road 01223 241235 |
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St Michael's Church Built in 1328, this ancient institution attempts to bring a modern ethos to its practice. Housing a respected cafe and meeting rooms for hire, you can find out more by visiting their website. |
http://www.michaelhouse.org.uk Trinity Street 01223 309167 |
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St Peter's Church A tiny church snuggled next to Kettle's Yard and sheltered away from the hustle and bustle of the nearby town centre. Allegedly the smallest of it's kind in Cambridge, it sits in a quite serene environment. |
Castle Street 01223 448591 |
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Folk Museum A tiny museum that was probably once a small house - it documents the life and culture of the last three centuries in this county and region. |
http://www.folkmuseum.org.uk 2-3 Castle Street 01223 355159 |
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Fitzwilliam Museum The most famous museum in our area, recognisable by the grand pillars surrounding the entrance. "The Fitzwilliam Museum houses world-class collections of works of art and antiquities spanning centuries and civilisations". |
http://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk Trumpington Street 01223 332900 |
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Museum of Technology A museum of technology we hear you cry? Find various engines, pumps and maybe even the first wheel at this Victorian Pumping Station & Working Museum. |
http://www.museumoftechnology.com The Old Pumping Station, Cheddars Lane 01223 368650 |
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University Library "The main Library of the University and one of the greatest research libraries in the world. Cambridge University Library is one of six legal deposit libraries in the British Isles." Also accommodates various exhibitions. |
http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk West Road 01223 333000 |
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Kettle's Yard A gallery, featuring modern art exhibitions in a minimalist and relaxing environment. |
http://www.kettlesyard.co.uk Castle Street 01223 352124 |
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Museum of Classical Archaeology No Indiana Jones, but plaster casts of old Roman and Greek sculpture. |
http://www.classics.cam.ac.uk/museum Sidgwick Avenue 01223 335153 |
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Rupert Brooke Museum Snuggled in the Orchards of Grantchester, this little museum commemorates the works and life of the WWI poet, Rupert Brooke. |
http://rupertbrooke.com The Orchard, 45-47 Mill Way, Grantchester 01223 845788. |
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Scott Polar Institute A centre for research into both polar regions, this institute is part of the Cambridge University. Also, find out more about Captain Scott and other polar adventurers. |
http://www.spri.cam.ac.uk Lensfield Road 01223 336540 |
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Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences Opened in 1904, this is now a treasure hove of fossils, rocks and minerals from all geological periods. |
http://www.sedgwickmuseum.org Downing Street 01223 333456 |
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University Museum of Archaeology and
Anthropology "Houses the University's collections of local antiquities, together with archaeological and ethnographic artefacts from around the world." |
http://museum-server.archanth.cam.ac.uk Downing Street 01223 333516 |
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University Museum of Zoology An impressive skeleton of a Finback whale hanging from the ceiling is one of the more memorable items in this extensive and significant collection. |
http://www.zoo.cam.ac.uk/museum Downing Street 01223 336650 |
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