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 Michaelhouse. Today, its parish is used to serve the community of Cambridge by providing an oasis of calm smack in the center of a bustling …
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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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It goes without saying that the university colleges are well worth a visit. It has an open air market on weekends as well as most of the chain stores such as New Look and Next. It has several good ... 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
Great St Mary's Church This university church, built between 1478 and 1519 in the late-Gothic perpendicular style, has a feeling of space and light inside thanks to its clerestory, wide arch and woodcarving. The traditional termly university sermons are preached here. To get your bearings, …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 131465 Area : 41sq km (15.9sq mi)km² Longitude / Latitude : 00.07W / 52.22N 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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