Cambridge Travel Guide
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“God! I will pack, and take a train, And get me to England once again! For England's the one land, I know, Where men with Splendid Hearts may go; And Cambridgeshire, of all England, The shire for Men who Understand.” Rupert Brooke, The Old Vicarage, Grantchester (1912) Cambridge is a jewel in the crown of England's heritage. Renowned as a seat of … Read Cambridge introduction
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The Michaelhouse Centre
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St. Michael's Church was built in the mid-14th century, originally serving as the college chapel of Michael house. Today, its parish is used to serve the community of Cambridge by providing an oasis of calm smack in the center of a bustling …
Crowne Plaza Cambridge
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The Crowne Plaza Cambridge is ideally located in this historic yet vibrant city. Many of the city's attractions and shops are within walking distance, plus …
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I love this city. It is my home town I have been away for many years now. Every time I go back and visit it still feels like home. There are so many wonderful things to do, especialy in the summer ... more
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Introduction
Just try stepping off the bus or train in Cambridge and not being awed. Not only is there a palpable sense of erudition and tradition, it's also a simply beautiful city. Dominated by its famous colleges, Cambridge is a true university town.
Not to miss
King's College Chapel In a city crammed with show-stopping architecture, this is the show-stealer. Chances are you will already have seen it on a thousand postcards, tea towels and choral CDs before you catch your first glimpse of the grandiose realty of King's College Chapel , but still it awes. …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 131465 Area : 41km² Longitude / Latitude : 0.11667 / 52.2 Currency : Pound Sterling (GBP) Weights & Measures system : Metric
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there Cambridge can easily be visited as a day trip from London (although it's worth staying at least a night) or en route north. It's well served by trains, though not so well by buses. Trains run every 30min from London's King's Cross and Liverpool St stations (55min). There are also hourly …
History
Recent History Today Cambridge remains at the top of the research league in British universities. It owns a prestigious publishing firm and a world-renowned examination syndicate; it's the leading centre for astronomy in Britain; its Fitzwilliam Museum contains an outstanding art …
Weather
Cambridge shares the temperate maritime climate of most of England, though it is slightly warmer and drier than other parts of the country. It is one of the driest places in the UK, but being located in the middle of fertile farmland it still has the occasional flood. It has an even spread of rainfall …
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