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Things to see in Cambridge (United Kingdom): 81 places and when to go
Cambridge is a city in United Kingdom with around 128,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 81 places in and around it, mainly Nature (31), Wildlife (30), Museums and art (15). The best known are Fitzwilliam Museum, King's College Chapel, Cambridge and Imperial War Museum Duxford. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 30. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 52.2004, 0.1166
- Population
- About 128,000
- Places
- 81 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (31) · Wildlife (30) · Museums and art (15) · Temples (15) · History (10) · Architecture (4)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- STN London, Essex, 36 km as the crow flies
What to see in Cambridge
The places in and around Cambridge, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Fitzwilliam MuseumArt and antiquities museum of the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom225 m
- King's College Chapel, CambridgeChapel in King's College, University of Cambridge, UK488 m
- Imperial War Museum DuxfordBritain's largest aviation museum12 km
- Mathematical BridgeWooden arch bridge in Cambridge, England228 m
- Cambridge CastleCastle in Cambridge, England1.3 km
- Cambridge Central MosqueMosque in Cambridge, United Kingdom2.5 km
- Church of St Mary the Great, CambridgeChurch in Cambridge, UK561 m
- Bridge of Sighs, CambridgeBridge at St John's College, Cambridge University, England893 m
- Kettle's YardArt museum in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England1.2 km
- Anglesey AbbeyNational Trust property on a former monastic site in Cambridgeshire, England, UK9.3 km
- Denny AbbeyChurch in South Cambridgeshire, England, UK11 km
- Cambridge University Museum of ZoologyUniversity museum in Cambridge, United Kingdom420 m
- Church of the Holy Sepulchre, CambridgeChurch in Cambridge, UK914 m
- Royston CaveGrade I listed building in North Hertfordshire, England, UK19 km
- Whipple Museum of the History of ScienceMuseum, part of the University of Cambridge, England, UK339 m
- Wimpole HallGrade I listed building in Cambridgeshire, England, UK13 km
- Burwell Castle12th-century castle in England16 km
- Our Lady and the English Martyrs ChurchRoman Catholic church in Cambridge758 m
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of CambridgeUniversity museum in Cambridge, United Kingdom400 m
- St Bene't's ChurchChurch in Cambridge, UK389 m
- Belsar's HillHillfort in Cambridgeshire, England, UK13 km
- Clare College Bridge, CambridgeGrade I listed bridge in Cambridge, England541 m
- Fulbourn FenNature reserve in Cambridgeshire, England, UK8.4 km
- Leper Chapel, CambridgeChurch in Cambridge, UK2.9 km
And the other 57, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Rowley's Hill, Little Trees Hill, Fowlmere RSPB reserve, Barnwell East, Bramblefields, Byron's Pool, Cambourne Nature Reserve, Chippenham Fen and Snailwell Poor's Fen, Limekiln Close and East Pit, Hardwick Wood, Kingston and Bourn Old Railway, Logan's Meadow, Mare Fen, Nine Wells, Orwell Clunch Pit, Overhall Grove, Paradise Local Nature Reserve, Shepreth L-moor, Skaters' Meadow, Somersham Local Nature Reserve, Therfield Heath, West Pit, Adams Road Bird Sanctuary, Beechwoods, Coton Countryside Reserve, Croft Close Set-Aside, Long Meadow, Lower Wood NR, Ouse Fen Nature Reserve, Pickering Woods
- Museums and art: Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences, Cambridge Museum of Technology, Museum of Classical Archaeology, Cambridge, Cambridge Science Centre, Primavera Gallery, Centre for Computing History, Museum of Cambridge
- Temples: Trinity College Chapel, Cambridge, Little St Mary's, Cambridge, Beth Shalom Reform Synagogue, Cambourne Church, Castle Street Methodist Church, St Giles' Church, Cambridge, St Andrew's Church, Chesterton, Church of St Cyriac and St Julitta, Swaffham Prior
- History: Mill Road Cemetery, Cambridge, Moulton Packhorse Bridge
- Food and drink: Market Hill, Cambridge, Calverley's Brewery, Cambridge Moonshine, Milton Brewery
- With kids: Shepreth Wildlife Park
- Hiking: Fen Rivers Way (Final Cambridge section), Icknield Way Path, Ouse Valley Way 3 (Eaton Socon to Brandon Creek), Stour Valley Path part 1
- Hot springs: PAUS
When to go to Cambridge
The best time to visit Cambridge is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:59
- FebPossible9:38
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:39
- MayBest time15:28
- JunBest time16:30
- JulBest time16:04
- AugBest time14:27
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:19
- NovBetter not8:27
- DecPossible7:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 30. In April, 81 of the 81 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Cambridge
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN, London, Essex), 36 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Saffron Walden22 places21 km
- Ely28 places24 km
- Sandy30 places26 km
- Huntingdon38 places27 km
- Halstead20 places40 km
- Bury St Edmunds27 places44 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Cambridge?
The best known: Fitzwilliam Museum, King's College Chapel, Cambridge, Imperial War Museum Duxford, Mathematical Bridge, Cambridge Castle. In all, 81 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Cambridge?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 30.
How do you get to Cambridge?
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 36 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Cambridge as the destination and these 81 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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