Cambridge

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Oozing history and tradition at every turn, Cambridge is one of the most pleasant and beautiful cities in the United Kingdom. The cityscape is dominated by the university, its 31 colleges and their extensive green gardens, or 'Backs', spread throughout the city. Throngs of students making their way to class or lounging by the banks of the River Cam, books in hand, as punters lazily float by, enhance the academic feeling of this centuries-old centre of scholarship, along with many fascinating museums and numerous fairs and cultural events.

Population:

128,515

Currency:

Pound Sterling (GBP) £1 = 100 pence

Emergency Numbers:

Emergency: 999
Police: 101

Opening Hours:

Shops are normally open all week long, with reduced opening hours on Sundays. On Wednesdays you can enjoy late night shopping.

Newspapers:

Cambridge News
The Cambridge Times
Varsity

The City

The University of Cambridge is said to have been founded by former students of Oxford University who left after a dispute and settled in the small town of Cambridge, determined to start their own centre of learning. The city and university have both been largely shaped by the rivalry with Oxford, Cambridge boasting arguably the more beautiful setting and the more pleasant campus life.

The stunning Gothic architecture of the University's colleges, of which King's, Queen's, Corpus Christi, St. John's and Trinity are perhaps the most breathtaking, are emblematic of the city's design and feel, with vast garden spaces, the riverside Backs, filling the whole city with green vistas and fresh air. Beyond the university buildings, the city centre's narrow winding streets offer the best of a small English city, while maintaining the scholarly vibe that makes Cambridge such a unique and pleasant place to visit.

Do & See

Cambridge has tons of sights and attractions to offer, from the fascinating Gothic architecture to the numerous museums and yearly events and festivals. But perhaps the greatest joy comes to visitors simply by strolling through the beautiful colleges or punting along the River Cam, taking in the sights, the air of scholarship and the lovely student and city life.

Dining

Cambridge has a wide range of restaurants to offer its visitors, from simple dining to fine dining and romantic spots, classic British cuisine to the best of international specialties. Cambridge is known for its varied culinary tradition, which includes the College Pudding, Bunt Cream, Oxford Sausage, Celery Baked in Cream and much more.

Cafés

Cafés are popular along the streets of Cambridge. People love to relax and talk over a cup of coffee and a pastry, and it is not uncommon to find a studious young academic buried under a pile of books in the corner of a cosy cafe. This is definitely an experience one should not miss out on when visiting the city of Cambridge.