Cambridge and area
The University
City of Cambridge is famous as a seat of learning and a visit to the many colleges which
are located within the city centre is an essential part of any tour. Do not miss King's
College, with its famous chapel and St John's College together with the famous Bridge of
Sighs spanning the River Cam which runs past many of the colleges. Museums to visit cover
topics as varied as Art, Industrial heritage and the 2nd world war. Shopping abounds
in Cambridge and you will have no problems finding a tea room for some welcome rest and
refreshment. Parking in the city centre is difficult and expensive but there is an
excellent park and ride system in operation with well signposted car parks on all major
routes into the city which is to be highly recommended.
Ancient Monuments
Cambridge American Military Cemetery and Memorial
Located on A1303 1m W of Cambridge. Cemetary for military
personnel killed during W.W.II. Reception area, information area, Memorial Chapel.
Denny Abbey(EH)(6m NE Cambridge on A10)
Remains of 12c church and 14c dining hall of religious house. First a benedictine
priory and then a Franciscan nunnery, later became a farmhouse until WW2.
Incorporates Farmland museum.
Duxford Chapel (EH)(5m SE Cambridge off A505)
14c Chapel
Kings College Chapel(Cambridge City Centre)
The Chapel of Kings College famous for its choir. Exhibition shows how and why it
was built, using pictures, models and works of art.
Animal Collections
Linton Zoo(Linton 10m SE Cambridge)
Cambridgeshires wildlife breeding centre set in 16 acres gardens, Tigers, Lions, birds,
Monkeys. Play area and childrens activities.
Willersmill Wildlife Park(Shepreth, Royston)
Large collection of birds, animals and fish in natural grounds with lakes. Fish
farm. Childrens activities.
Wimpole Home Farm(off A603 near New Wimpole)
Restored farm buildings house rare breeds and farming exhibitions in grounds of Wimpole
Hall. Refreshments
Art & Craft
Cambridge Brass Rubbing Centre. (St Giles Church,
Castle St, Cambridge). Tel: (01223) 835055
Langham Glass Ltd. (Quayside,
Thompsons Lane, Cambridge.) Tel: (01223) 329144
Kettles's Yard (Northampton Street, Cambridge)
Permanent collection of 20c paintings and sculpture. Exhibition gallery with continuous
programme of events.
Cambridge Darkroom Gallery. (8 Dales
Brewery, Gwydir Street, Cambridge.) Tel: (01223) 566725
Peppin Brown Art Gallery. (High
Street, Whittlesford, Cambridge.) Tel: (01223) 836394
Cambridge Fine Art. (33 Church Street, Little
Shelford, Cambridge.) Tel: (01223) 842866
Conservatory Gallery and Business Arts. (6
Hills Avenue, Cambridge.) Tel: (01223) 211311
Meldreth Crafts. (3 Station Road,
Meldreth, Royston, Herts.) Tel:(01763)220440
Gardens
Cambridge University Botanic Gardens( Bateman St)
Gardens laid out by Henslow in 1846. 40 Acres including plants from all round the
world. Rock garden, Winter garden, Drought garden, lake and and glasshouses. Picnic area.
Dowcra's Manor (Shepreth, 8m SW Cambridge)
All year round interest in this series of enclosed gardens with choice plants.
Historic Houses
Anglesey Abbey (NT)(6m NE Cambridge )
A 13th century abbey and tudor house.The abbey stands in an outstanding 100 acre garden.
Visitors centre. Restaurant serves lunches and teas.
Wimpole Hall (NT)(off A603 near New Wimpole)
Most spectacular mansion in 18c style. Intimate and formal rooms with work by Gibbs,
Flitcroft and Soane. Extensive parkland incorporating Home Farm (see animal
collections) with rare breeds. Picnic area and tearoom.
Mills
Bourn Windmill (Caxton
Road, Bourn 10m W Cambridge)
Open trestle type mill of 13c design. Dates from before 1636 and thought to be the
oldest of its type in the country.
Hinxton Watermill (Mill
Lane, Hinxton 14m S)
Restored to working order with flour for sale. Dates from 17c.
Lode Watermill (NT)(6m NE Cambridge on B1102)
Watermill owned by National Trust near to Anglesey Abbey.
The Windmill (Swaffham Prior 9m NECambridge on B1102)
Tarred brick and clunch four storied tower C1869, worked commercially until 1946.
Restored and now producing traditional wholemeal flour which is offered for sale
Museums
Imperial War Museum (Duxford A505, J10 M11)
Former Battle of Britain station, now housing extensive collection of military and civil
aircraft, plus tanks, military vehicles and artillery. Many exhibitions of wartime life.
Playground, flight simulator, shop and refreshments. Special flight days throughout
the year.
Cambridge University Museum of Archaeology &
Anthropology (Downing Street) Collections relate to the prehistoric
archaeology of all parts of the world.
Cambridge Folk Museum (Castle St, Cambridge)
Formerly the White Horse Inn, this timber framed building houses displays of everday life
of the city and country folk from 1650 to present day.
Fitzwilliam Museum (Trumpington Street, Cambridge)
Antiquities, including Egyptian collection, ceramics and glass, medals, miniatures and
coins on the lower galleries. On the upper galleries, collection of paintings,
drawings, prints, sculpture, furniture, and clocks. Coffee bar. Shop.
Museum of Technology (Riverside, off Newmarket Rd)
Victorian pumping station with gas and steam engines, printshop, early wireless and
scientific instruments.
University Museum of Zoology (Downing Street,Camb)
Zoological specimens used in teaching and research.
Whipple Museum of the History of Science (Free School Lane)
Scientific instruments from the past.
Burwell Museum (10m NE of Cambridge on B1102)
Museum of rural life. Victorian School room, Nissan hut with war memorabilia,
Blacksmiths forge,collection of vintage carts, village crafts displays. Shop.
Scott Polar Research Institute (Lensfield Road)
Arctic & Antartic discoveries.
Farmland Museum (NT)
(Denny Abbey, Waterbeach 6m N Cambridge)
Depicts
village life in 1940's and 50's. Gift shop, refereshments.
Nature Reserves
Wandlebury (3m SE Cambridge off A1307)
Woodland walks and nature trail in Parkland with Iron Age Hill Fort.
Fowlmere RSPB(E of A10 Cambridge to Royston Road)
Reedbeds, pools, watercress beds RSPB Reserve.
Wicken Fen (NT) (Wicken 14m NE Cambridge off
A1123)
Undrained fen preserved for the public. Abundant plant and insect life, waterfowl
and other birds.
Vineyards
Chilford Hundred Vineyard (between Linton
& Balsham)
18 acres of vines with tours, tastings and interesting buildings.
Boat Hire
Cambridge Chauffeur Punts. (
Mayflower House, Cambridge.) Tel: (01223) 354164/359735
Cambridge Punting Company. (Anchor
Inn, Silver Street, Cambridge). Tel: (01223) 327280 Fax: (01223) 575431
Chauffeured river tours along historic Backs of the University.
Scudamores Boatyards. (Granta Place,
Mill Lane, Cambridge.) Tel: (01223)359750. Punts and rowing boats for hire
on "the backs" and River Granta.
Tyrell's Marine.( 23-27 Bermuda
Road, Cambridge.) Tel: (01223) 352847. Punts, rowing boats and canoes for
hire at Quay side Magdelene Street.
Golf Courses
Cambridge Lakes. (Trumpinton
Road, Cambridge.) Tel: (01223) 351627. Par 3 Golf course. Bag and Club
Hire. Pitch and Putt. Coffee shop
Malton Golf . (Malton Lane,
Meldreth, Royston,) Herts Tel: (01763) 262200. 18 Holes pay and play. Bar
and food.
Whaddon Golf Centre. (Whaddon,
Royston) Herts. Tel: (01223) 207325. 9 Hole Par 3 Approach Course. Floodlit all
weather driving range.
Horse Riding
Haggis Farm Stables. ( Haggis
Farm, Cambridge Rd, Barton, Cambridge) Tel: (01223) 460353
Hobby Horses. (Warbraham Farm, Heath
Road, Burwell). Cambs. Tel: (01638) 743274
Park House Stables. (91 High Street,
Harston,) Cambridge. Tel: (01223) 870075
Sawston Riding School. (Common Lane,
Sawston,) Cambridge. Tel: (01223) 835198
Windmill Stables. (The Windmill, Shepreth Rd,
Barrington,) Cambs. Tel: (01223) 871487
Leisure Centres
Abbey Swimming Pool. (Whitehill Road, Newmarket
Road, Cambridge.)Tel: (01223) 213352
Bottisham Swimming Pool and Sports Centre. (Lode
Road, Bottisham, Cambridge.) Tel: (01223) 811121
Cambridge Windsurfing. (Fen Drayton
Lake, Fen Drayton, Cambs.) Tel: (01954) 231768
Cambridge Regional College Sports Hall. (Kings
Hedges Rd, Cambridge.) Tel: (01223) 418280
Hills Road Sports and Tennis Centre. (Purbeck
Rd,Cambridge.) Tel: (01223) 500009
Impington Sports Centre. (New Road,
Impington,) Cambridge. Tel: (01223) 235257
Kartsport UK. (Royston Road, Caxton,)
Cambridge.Tel: (01954) 718200
Kelsey Kerridge Sports Hall. (Queen Anne Terrace,
Cambridge.) Tel: (01223) 462226
Laser Quest. (13-15 Bradwells Court,
Cambridge.) Tel: (01223) 302102
Linton Community Sports Centre. (Cambridge Road,
Linton,) Cambs. Tel: (01223) 890248
Long Road Tennis Centre. (Long Road, Cambridge)
Tel: (01223) 411583. Indoor and Outdoor courts, plus multigym and aerobic equipment.
Netherhall Sports Centre. (Upper
School,Queen Ediths Way, Cambridge.)Tel: (01223) 240977
Parkside Swimming Pool. (Mill Rd,
Cambridge.). Tel: (01223) 350008
Sawston Sports Centre. (New Road, Sawston,)
Cambridge. Tel: (01223) 837880
Tour Guides
Cambridge Guide Service. (2
Montague Rd, Cambridge) Tel: (01223) 356735
Guide Friday Ltd. (The Kiosk, Railway Station,
Station Road, Cambridge.) Tel: (01223) 362444
Heritage Leisure. (Church Farm Gransden Rd, Caxton,)
Cambridge. Tel: (01954) 718999
Walk-it Tours Ltd. (P.O. Box 429,
129 Cherry Hinton High St, Cambridge.) Tel: (01223) 415245