Arcadia England

As it is my home town I got quite excited when I was asked to write about your trip to Cambridge. I want to send you to all the places I have spent many days exploring but we would here for hours. Therefore I have picked out a few places, including a museum, pub and a perfect spot to people watch.

My first piece of advice would be to wander around, walk as much as you can. It’s only a small city so your feet are the best mode of transport. As part of your trip you will have a walking tour, which will help you orientate yourself and learn about the long history of the city.

In the afternoon you will get some free time and I have given you some places to visit.

The Eagle

After your walking tour you may want to go and grab some lunch. I highly recommend having a pub lunch in The Eagle, a traditional English pub with lots of ales and pub grub. Not only is it a great atmosphere and has good food, you will be joining a grand list of clientele. Most notably Francis Crick and James Watson, the discoverers of DNA. Also look out for the graffiti on the walls from the WW2 RAF pilots.

Crafts Market

After your lunch you may want to have a stroll along the backs. If you head down Trinity Street you will find a small, quaint crafts market opposite Trinity College, which in itself is well worth looking in. There are many great little stalls that have small gifts that you make perfect souvenirs.

Quayside

Carrying on your stroll you could go down to Quayside which is where you will find a lot of punts. I would recommend heading down there especially if it is sunny. Join the locals and sit next to the river with a coffee. You may notice from my recommendations so far that there is a slower pace of life in Cambridge, so embrace it. Take a book or just sit and watch people try to punt. You will go back a revived person.

Fitzwilliam Museum

If you are looking to educate your mind in one of the most famous university cities, then head to the Fitzwilliam Museum. The grand building houses an amazing art collection which rivals the best museums in the world. Compared with the British Museum in London, the Fitzwilliam has a depth of historic artifacts which are free to see.

I could go on but I’m going to hold back. If you would like to discuss what to do in Cambridge then please come and see me in the Center, I will be more than happy to help you. If you like what you have read, buy your ticket today.