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155 kmThings to do
2 days in Cambridge
Day 1
- MorningVisit King's College Chapel and its fan-vaulted ceiling, then walk to Trinity and the Wren Library.
- AfternoonGo punting along the Backs, the lawns behind the colleges, past the Mathematical Bridge.
- EveningHave dinner in a riverside pub, or the Eagle, where the DNA discovery was announced.
Day 2
Walk through the meadows to the village of Grantchester for tea in the Orchard.
What to eat
A sticky Chelsea bun from Fitzbillies.
Local tips
Make the most of Cambridge
Beat the crowds
Day-trippers come midday. Come early or in the evening.
Best photo spot
King's College Chapel from the river or from the Backs, the lawns behind the colleges.
Getting there
Trains from London take about an hour.
Don't miss nearby
Grantchester, a village reached by a walk along the river.
Good to know
Going on the river is the classic way to see the colleges. Some colleges have an entry fee.
At a glance
Questions
Cambridge: good to know
Is Cambridge worth visiting?
Yes, especially if you like historic old towns. Historic colleges along a river you can punt on.
How many days do you need in Cambridge?
Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.
When is the best time to visit Cambridge?
You can visit all year. Day-trippers come midday. Come early or in the evening.
How do you get to Cambridge?
The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), about 35 km away. Trains from London take about an hour.
What is there to see near Cambridge?
Nearby hidden places include London (79 km), Oxford (107 km) and Surrey Hills (Box Hill) (110 km).