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Oxford's rival, but a different town altogether. Relax on expansive green lawns - known as
 Riverside gardens |
Queens' Road Cambridge CB3 9AH United Kingdom +44 1223 32 2640 |
The Backs provide superb views of King's College Chapel (King's College), the Wren Library (Trinity College) and New Court (St John's College), plus the Mathematical Bridge (Queens' College) and the Bridge of Sighs (St John's College). On the western bank of the river are flower gardens, clipped lawns and meadows. Water voles inhabit the ditches, rubbing shoulders with ducks and moorhens, the moorhen chicks making a tasty snack for a hungry pike. Hire a punt, or stroll along the gravel paths, pausing on the bridges to watch the boaters glide by. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Historic machines in an old pumping station |
The Old Pumping Station Cheddars Lane Cambridge CB5 8LD United Kingdom +44 1223 36 8650 http://www.museumoftechnology.... |
"They never make 'em like they used to!" Following the riverside footpath from the city centre, the first you see of the Museum of Technology is its tall chimney. Housed in a Victorian pumping station, the museum holds an array of old steam engines, gas engines, boilers and printing presses. These machines are brought back to life on steam days when the pumping station is a cacophony of whirls and whistles, creaks and groans. Steam days are held eight times per year; call for more details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A mound with a view |
Castle Street Cambridge CB3 0AJ United Kingdom +44 1223 32 2640 |
The River Cam was first bridged at what is now Magdalene College. The early town settlement relied on nearby Castle Hill as a defensive position. The Normans reinforced this in their famed motte and bailey style. The mound remains to this day, providing a splendid view across the city rooftops, spires and towers, and surrounding countryside. The site was restored by Oliver Cromwell's forces during the English Civil War (1642), and appropriately, at the foot of the mound lies Shire Hall, headquarters of Cambridgeshire County Council. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The oldest college court in Oxbridge |
Trumpington Street Cambridge CB2 1RH United Kingdom +44 1223 33 8000 http://www.corpus.cam.ac.uk/ |
Corpus Christi College was founded in 1352 by two citizen guilds in Cambridge, something of an anomaly given the wealthy patrons of most other colleges. The college crest, a pelican plucking her breast and feeding the blood to her young, is a popular symbol of Jesus Christ's sacrifice. Entering New Court, the visitor will see, to the right, the Parker Library, established by Elizabeth I's Archbishop of Canterbury, Matthew Parker. His interfering disposition gave English the term "nosy parker". A passageway to the left leads to Old Court, the oldest surviving college court in all of Cambridge (and Oxford). Famous alumni include Christopher Marlowe and Christopher Isherwood. Wheelchair users should note that there are some steps. The college has unpredictable opening hours. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of Britain's greatest museums |
Trumpington Street Cambridge CB2 1RB United Kingdom +44 1223 33 2900 http://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/ |
This neo-classical building was founded in 1816 and is guarded by sculptured lions and boasts a magnificent entrance hall. A visit to the Egyptian galleries with their exotic mummies, or a tour of an art collection which includes masterpieces by Rubens, Monet and Picasso are featured, along with classical statues, delicate oriental fans, illuminated manuscripts and pottery throughout. A cafe is also on site. Guided tours on Sundays at 2:30p cost GBP3. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Overlooking the market place |
St Mary's Passage Cambridge CB2 3PQ United Kingdom +44 1223 74 1716 http://www.ely.anglican.org/pa... |
Great St. Mary's, which overlooks the market place, plays an important role in university and civic life, in addition to its duties as a parish church. Building began in 1478 and Henry VII himself gave 100 oak trees to construct its roof. The upper galleries were added in the 18th century, with 123 steps leading to the top of the bell tower, which offers an excellent view of the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Open-top bus tours |
Guide Friday Tourism Centre Cambridge Railway Station Cambridge CB1 2JH United Kingdom +44 1223 36 2444 http://www.guidefriday.com |
Guide Friday's open-top double-decker buses provide a one hour tour of Cambridge and a good introduction to the history and layout of the city. The buses run on a circular route which takes passengers past landmarks including Emmanuel College, the Round Church, the American Military Cemetary, The Backs and the Fitzwilliam Museum. The big advantage is that the ticket lasts all day: passengers can get on and off at the 18 stops as often as they wish! A guide gives a commentary in English, while recorded commentaries are available in German, Italian, Spanish, French, Japanese and Dutch – plus a special recording in English for children. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 City oasis |
Castle Street (Northampton Street) Cambridge CB3 0AQ United Kingdom +44 1223 35 2124 http://www.kettlesyard.co.uk/ |
Kettle's Yard is located between the Cambridge and County Folk Museum and the tiny St Peter's Church. It was created as a "refuge of peace and order, of the visual arts and music." Art collector Jim Ede donated the house and his art collection, which is enjoyed today—not behind ropes and in anonymous chambers—but in the living room, bedroom and the stairway. The adjoining gallery hosts exhibitions by major contemporary artists and presents a rolling programme of concerts, lectures and exhibitions for all ages. Although the gallery is wheelchair accessible, the house is much less so. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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More than just a pretty chapel |
King's Parade Cambridge CB2 1ST United Kingdom +44 1223 33 1100 http://www.kings.cam.ac.uk/ |
In a city rich in architectural diversity, King's College deserves the royal title. The screens and gatehouse, which separate the college from King's Parade are early Victorian. To the south is the dining hall, topped with lanterns, and to the west, the Gibbs Building (1732) that shares the same architect as the nearby Senate House. The path leads to The Backs, the riverside college lawns. Famous alumni include Rupert Brooke, John Maynard Keynes, E. M. Forster, Salman Rushdie and Alan Turing. The college has unpredictable opening hours; call for details. Admission is GBP3 Adults, GBP2 concessions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Chapel by Christopher Wren |
Trumpington Street Cambridge CB2 1RF United Kingdom +44 1223 33 8100 http://www.pem.cam.ac.uk/ |
Third oldest of the Cambridge colleges, Pembroke was founded in 1347 by Marie de Valence, widow of the Earl of Pembroke. The most notable building in Pembroke is the chapel, completed in 1665. It was the debut commission of architect Christopher Wren, who went on to design St Paul's Cathedral in London. From the chapel, one can also head for the clock tower of the library with its glittering clock. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oldest Cambridge college |
Trumpington Street Cambridge CB2 1RD United Kingdom +44 1223 33 8200 http://www.pet.cam.ac.uk/ |
In Cambridge University's early days, Hugh de Balsham, Bishop of Ely, set up a scholars' foundation at what is now St John's College. In 1284, this foundation moved south to a site beside St Peter's Church (now Little St Mary's Church) and Peterhouse was established: the first Cambridge college. The college buildings and grounds, stretching away from Trumpington Street, are attractive, yet the only visible trace of the original buildings is in the walls of the dining hall at the rear of Old Court. Back by the road, the mid-18th century Fellows Building housed poet Thomas Gray's bedroom. Famous alumni include Kingsley Amis, Lord Kelvin and Frank Whittle. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home of the Mathematical Bridge and Stephen Fry |
Silver Street Cambridge CB3 9ET United Kingdom +44 1223 33 5511 http://www.quns.cam.ac.uk/ |
Queens' College (founded 1448) was founded by two queens: Margaret of Anjou, Henry VI's queen, and Elizabeth Woodville, Edward VI's queen. Enter from Queens' Lane, once one of the city's main medieval roads, into a 15th-century brick courtyard, even older than the neighbouring Cloister Court. Cloister Court though is a superb example of Tudor architecture, the cloisters supporting the wooden-beamed President's Lodge. Between the two courtyards, the dining hall has 19th-century tiling plus older murals. The college also contains the famous Mathematical Bridge, built in 1904 to the same specifications as the original 1749 model. That it was once standing without bolts is sadly a myth. Famous alumni include Erasmus and Stephen Fry. The college has unpredictable opening hours. Admission: From November to March free, otherwise £1.20 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Popular punt hire firm |
Granta Place Mill Lane Cambridge CB2 1RS United Kingdom +44 1223 35 9750 http://www.scudamores.com |
Scudamore's Punts is unique among the punting stations, in that it has boats ready and available on both the upper and lower rivers (the Granta and Cam, respectively). Following the river upstream takes you past meadows towards Grantchester Village, while moving on downstream are the famous Backs (The), the college lawns that straddle the river. Chauffeured punts are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Riverside park, reserve and open-air swimming pool |
Fen Causeway / Newnham Road Cambridge CB2 2AD United Kingdom +44 1223 30 2580 http://www.cambridge.gov.uk |
Follow the riverside footpath upstream from Laundress Green to reach Sheep's Fen and Lammas Land, parks which go from short-cut grass to cattle-grazed riverside meadows, leading on to the Paradise Fen nature reserve. From May to September the open-air Sheep's Green Pool is ideal for young swimmers (though not wheelchair accessible). Nearby there is also a paddling pool and a playground with swings, slides and climbing frames. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Heads will roll! |
Sidney Street Cambridge CB2 3HU United Kingdom +44 1223 33 8800 http://www.sid.cam.ac.uk/ |
Just yards away from busy shopping streets, the college is sheltered from the hubbub by high stone walls. On the eastern side is the chapel with its oak panelling. Left unmarked in the ante-chapel is the final resting-place of Oliver Cromwell's head! Cromwell was originally enrolled at Sidney Sussex on 23 April 1616, the day William Shakespeare died. He went on to lead the Parliamentarians to victory in the English Civil War. Upon the restoration of the monarchy, Cromwell's corpse was exhumed and decapitated, the head put on display as a warning to traitors of the realm. The college has unpredictable opening hours. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Exhibitions in the library vault |
West Road Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom +44 1223 33 3030 http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/ |
The redbrick University Library with its landmark tower was built in the 1930s. The tower is often compared to Britain's famous red telephone boxes, which the library's architect also designed. Cambridge has had a copyright library since 1709, entitling it to receive a free copy of every book published in the United Kingdom. The library's treasures include a Gutenberg Bible and a collection of Isaac Newton's papers. Sadly, these and the rest of the books (on miles of shelving) are usually inaccessible to the general public, though students, teachers and researchers may apply for access. You are welcome to view the various exhibits (opening times below). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Scientific instruments through the ages |
Free School Lane Cambridge CB2 3RH United Kingdom +44 1223 33 0906 http://www.hps.cam.ac.uk/Whipp... |
Housed in a 17th-century school hall, the Whipple Museum's collection of scientific instruments gives an intriguing insight into humanity's technological progress over the centuries. Displays include calculators through the ages, intricate astrolabes and telescopes. An upstairs gallery focuses on the university's contribution to scientific discovery in the 18th century. The museum is named after Robert Whipple, who ran the Cambridge Scientific Instrument Company. He donated over 2,000 books and instruments to the University of Cambridge, and his collection is used by the Department of History and Philosophy of Science as an integral part of its teaching. Admittedly, the displays are sometimes not well labelled so it is worth asking the guardian to explain the exhibits more fully. Wheelchair users are advised to telephone prior to visiting. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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