Cambridge is widely known all over the globe for being home to the University of Cambridge, one of the most prestigious learning centres in Britain. The University has a total of 31 colleges including; St John’s College, Selwyn College, Sidney Sussex College and Trinity College which dominate the city. Even though large numbers of people arrive in Cambridge with their main aim being to view the University, Cambridge has so many more places to visit other than the college buildings of the University. Luckily there is a large selection of Cambridge bed and breakfast to choose from (Important: more about this in the last paragraph).

Cambridge is an ancient town dating back to the medieval period and because of this there there are countless examples of exquisite architecture. One can walk amongst the medieval streets, relax one of the various gardens or parks or you could take a punt along the river. If the idea of a days punting is appealing, then it is possible to hire a punt or for something a little different one could take a chauffeured punt. There are numerous organisations offering this facility along the river. As a further alternative a trip down the river in a narrowboat.

The city of Cambridge is also well known for its churches, with thirteen of them being located within Cambridge’s confines. Of all the 13 churches located in the centre of Cambridge it is All Saints Church which is usually accepted as one of the finest examples of Gothic revival architecture in England. A further interesting church is Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which is one of only 4 Norman circular churches found in the country. The tiniest of Cambridge’s churches is St Peter’s, which hides in a tranquil part of the city centre. Some of the finest panoramic views of the city and University colleges can be experienced from the viewpoint of the University church, the Great St Mary’s Church.

Because there is a vast collection of visitor attractions to visit in Cambridge, it would be impossible to view all of them in just one day. Therefore we advise that you spend at least two days in Cambridge. If you and your family are currently considering taking a vacation in the city of Cambridge it is vital that you reserve your accommodation at the earliest opportunity because, sadly hotel and guest house accommodation in Cambridge tend to be alarmingly busy and are often fully booked for a long period in advance. If your group is large you may find that Cambridge serviced apartments are a reasonable alternative.