Cambridge in general

But it is true that Cambridge is a very student-oriented city! Ever since the 13th century, when the first religious academics arrived in Cambridge, Cambridge has been known as a seat of academia. The university was founded by students at Oxford University, I'm ashamed to say, who were unsettled by a period of unrest at "the other place", and decided that Cambridge would be a great location for another university. But, university aside, Cambridge is a thriving tourist attraction. It is, indeed, true, that many tourists come to the city to marvel at the 31 colleges which make up the university ... more

Cambridge is located in the county of Cambridgeshire, East Anglia about 50 miles north-by-east of London. We live fairly near Cambridge and like to go now and again for a nice day out. Of Course, Cambridge is known around the world for its university and millions of tourists flock here every year to see the University, I know this as there are always hundreds of people when we are there, American and Japanese tourists mostly so the place is always packed and crowded but if you look past the crowds you will definitely enjoy your day. Getting there: My first recommendation about getting there is ... more

I love Cambridge, I've lived here my whole life. The best thing is easily the fact that it is easy to discover something new every day you spend in or around the city centre, which must be a definite draw for the tourists. You might come to see the incredible college architecture, some of which is almost 800 years old and includes the King's College Chapel. You will most likely find yourself having coffee in one of the many coffee shops or walking by the river or down the Backs enjoying the scenery and the architecture. Of course, you'll probably miss the great shopping that had Cambridge ... more

It's been a while, and the prices have gone up, but one of the most romantic places to visit (especially if you're really into history like me) is Cambridge. This place, one of England's greatest historical cities, is definitely a treat. The streets are packed with interesting curios - little cobblestone walkways off the main roads hiding antique bookstores or chocolatiers in their narrowness - and the colleges themselves are full of history. Everywhere you walk, there is something for everyone. Feeling hungry? There are a variety of choices available from bakeries, to pubs serving good fare ... more

cambridge is a really cool town it is quite small but very lively there is always something happening there ie the strawberry fair or the folk festival for large events as for small ones there is something happening every day during the summer ,there are plenty of pub events most noted would be the boathouse events near the graften centre and the portland arms music evenings near mitchams corner behind midsummers common, but there is a very clear divide between university life and locals life be wary on friday and saturday nights in town for student bashing, there is also a divide in student ... more