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Museum of Classical Archaeology
Category: Museums - Cambridge Attractions & Activities
Address: Sidgwick Ave, Inside Faculty of Classics, Cambridge CB3 9DA
In this lovely, quiet museum, part of the University of Cambridge Faculty of Classics, you will find more than 500 plaster casts of Greek and Roman sculptures on display. These casts have been made directly from the originals. This museum is particularly remarkable due to the fact that the majority of these sculptures...
Category: Gardens - Cambridge Attractions & Activities
Address: Off Gonville Place, Cambridge
These commons have maintained their popularity among fans of cricket since Sir Jack Hobbs learned to play the game here. Cambridge acquired the land in 1613 in exchange for the land behind Trinity College. Another reason for this area's vast popularity is because the rules to football (American soccer) were...
Category: Religious Sites - Cambridge Attractions & Activities
Address: Bridge St, Cambridge CB2 1UB
One of only four round churches in England! This church dates back to 1130, and is also known as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The Norman columns that surround the nave and the additions that were made during the 19th century accentuate the unique round design of the church. There is an interesting exhibition...
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
Category: Museums - Cambridge Attractions & Activities
Address: Downing St, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 3EQ
Numerous displays of fossils and skeletons of dinosaurs and mammals are on exhibit in this museum, which is housed in a beautiful old building inside the university. Britain's oldest compilation of geological information is also found here. Visitors especially enjoy the special showcases, such as the Jurassic Sea...
St John's College & Bridge of Sighs
Category: Sightseeing - Cambridge Attractions & Activities
Address: Trinity St, Cambridge CB2 1TP
St John's College is one of the largest and richest colleges in Cambridge, founded in 1511 by Lady Margaret Beaufort, mother of King Henry VII. It has around 530 undergraduates and 300 graduate students. You can visit the extensive college grounds, following a tourist path that goes into the chapel, through numerous...
Category: Religious Sites - Cambridge Attractions & Activities
Address: Bene't St, Cambridge CB2 3QN
The tower of this church, constructed in 1025 in honor of St. Benedict, is the oldest structure in the county of Cambridgeshire. The chapel was built in 1579 and houses six bells and a Bible that once belonged to Thomas Hobson. The church gardens, though small, offer a wide variety of flowers of many colors and a...
Category: Religious Sites - Cambridge Attractions & Activities
Address: Trumpington and Silver Sts, Cambridge
This church was built in the early 14th century in dedication to a Benedictine abbot from the seventh century named St. Botolph. He became known as the saint for travelers. Churches dedicated to St. Botolph were built on the outskirts of towns so that travelers could stop and pray safe travels or give thanks for safe...
Category: Gardens - Cambridge Attractions & Activities
Address: Cambridge
Whether you are cycling along the paths or searching for a place to picnic, any section of these grassy meadows should suffice. Children romp and play, dogs are walked, and romantic walks are taken throughout these large lawns. Excellent views of the River Cam with the colleges in the background provide the perfect...
Trinity College & Wren Library
Category: Sightseeing - Cambridge Attractions & Activities
Address: Trinity St, Cambridge CB2 1TQ
Trinity College, founded by Henry VIII in 1546, is the richest college in Cambridge and provides fascinating insight into University life. Visitors can see the Ante-Chapel, Chapel, Great Court, Hall, and Nevile's Court. The Hall is open only 3pm-5pm as students still use this as a dining area. The Wren Library was...
Category: Tours and Excursions - Cambridge Attractions & Activities
Address: Wheeler St, Tourist Information Center, Cambridge CB2 3QB
The only way to find out the hidden facts and stories behind Cambridge's fabulous attractions is to take a guided tour. The tourist information center will arrange informational two-hour walking tours of the city, in English and sometimes in other languages. Knowledgeable guides will take you to many of the city's...
