Welcome to Visit Cambridge.

Cambridge is the pride and glory of Cambridgeshire, such is its beauty and historic interest with a superb collection of colleges and libraries, medieval churches and chapels, narrow cobbled streets and the enchanting riverside; that taking a short weekend break to explore the many sights and attractions on offer in the city is highly recommended.

Cambridge is easily accessible from central London and the rest of the country by train, coach or car. From the South East and London by the M11 and from the Midlands and North by the A14 and A10 being the main principal routes into the area. There is a regular train and coach services to Cambridge, with a frequent rail service from London and excellent connections to the North via Peterborough, and regional services to the Midlands and East Anglia.

When visiting Cambridge, a guided tour of the colleges is essential sightseeing, from the Library at Trinity’s, the beauties of the older parts of Queen’s to the simple dignity of Peterhouse; the oldest of all Cambridge’s colleges, are just some of the colleges that showcase the architectural glory of this city of knowledge. Cambridge also has an extensive array of museums and art galleries to inform and educate curious minds. The city backs onto the enchanting riverside of the river Cam, and hiring a punt to take a trip up the river is also advised. Cambridge has a good shopping precinct, with high street chains amongst quality independent shops to satisfy any shopaholic. The city has a lively nightlife of theatre and music entertainment available at several venues across the city, and there is a friendly pub and cafe culture to enjoy during the evening time. The city also has a range of fine restaurants to dine out and enjoy cuisine from around the world.

Cambridge has a wide range of quality sleeping accommodation; from luxurious hotels in the city centre to affordable guesthouses that can cater for all budgets and tastes whilst staying in the city and surrounding area.

Cambridge offers the visiting tourist an insight into the academic atmosphere of scholarly life; that is truly unique to Cambridge, the city of knowledge and learning.