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Fitzwilliam Museum

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom (UK)

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View of the front of the Fitzwilliam Museum

A world-class collection of art and architecture, ranging from illuminated manuscripts to sculptures from Ancient Greece.

Best for ages 18+

Cambridge University Colleges

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom (UK)

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Front of King's College

One of the world’s most illustrious universities, Cambridge consists of 31 magnificent colleges rich in history, architecture and stories, most open to the public.

Best for ages 18+

Kettle’s Yard art gallery

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom (UK)

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Paintings and sculptures in an art gallery

An impressive collection of 20th-century art, including works by Joan Miro, Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore, housed in the collector’s former home.

Best for ages 18+

Punting on the River Cam

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom (UK)

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Summer tourist punting on the river Cam, view from Magdalene bridge with Magdalene College and Scudamore's Quayside Punting Station

Quintessential Cambridge and the best way to enjoy the glorious architecture of the university colleges and their ‘backs’ – the gardens that stretch down to the river.

Adult price: £20

Best for ages 13+

Duration: 2 hours

Cambridge University Botanic Garden

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom (UK)

Botanical greenhouse amongst plants

A leading centre for horticultural research for 175 years, the Botanic Gardens is home to over 8,000 different plant species, with Mediterranean gardens and flower-filled glasshouses.

Adult price: £6

Best for ages 6+

Bridge of Sighs

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom (UK)

View of the River Cam and the Bridge of Sighs

Queen Victoria was said to have loved this elegant, covered bridge more than any other spot in the city. Straddling the Cam between the Third and New Courts at St. John’s College, it dates back to 1831.

Best for ages 18+

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The Mathematical Bridge

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom (UK)

View of the mathematical bridge over the River Cam

Originally built in 1749, and rebuilt twice to the exact specifications, this bridge across the Cam looks curved, but is created from entirely straight timbers.

Best for ages 13+

King’s College Chapel

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom (UK)

View of St. John's College chapel

Perhaps the most famous of all the university buildings is King’s College Chapel, founded in 1441 by King Henry VI. The 12 large stained-glass windows on each side of the chapel are considered some of the finest in the world.

Adult price: £10

Best for ages 18+

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Climb St Mary’s Church Tower

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom (UK)

View of St. Mary's Church on a clear day in Cambridge

Climb the 123 steps to the top of St. Mary’s Tower for lovely, 360-degree views of the city’s rooftops, and to see the unique architecture of the colleges from above.

Best for ages 6+

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Eagle Pub

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom (UK)

Interior of historic pub in Cambridge

The second-oldest pub in the city, dating back to 1684, is famous for its RAF bar, where the ceiling still shows the signatures and doodles of Allied airmen, who drank at the bar between missions.

Min age 18

Best for ages 18+

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Market Square

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom (UK)

Overhead shot of colourful market stall awnings in the centre of Cambridge

Traders have been running stalls on the city’s central square since the Middle Ages, and today visitors can buy everything from fresh food to jewellery, clothes, books and second-hand music. Open daily.

Best for ages 18+

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Orchard Tea Garden

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom (UK)

Path leading to a tea hut in a green garden surrounded by trees

Walk or punt along the Cam to this lovely café and rose-filled garden on the banks of the river, once home to the poet Rupert Brooke, and a lovely spot for afternoon tea.

Best for ages 18+

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