Cambridgeshire is home to a rich diversity of history, culture and landscape. A predominantly rural county, Cambridgeshire includes the great university city of Cambridge, the cathedral city of Peterborough, the bustling market towns in the west of St Ives, Huntingdon and St Neots, and many picturesque villages and hamlets in the south.
 
To the north lie the historic Fenland towns of Ramsey, Chatteris, Wisbech, Whittlesey, March and the charming cathedral city of Ely. Positioned astride the A1, A14 and M11, Cambridgeshire has easy road access from London, the Midlands and the North, yet it still retains the style, culture and heritage, to provide an intricate social and economic tapestry that can offer something for everyone. 

Cambridgeshire is a county of contrasts with an enticing variety of things to see and do. Cambridge combines history with modern convenience. The University colleges dominate the skyline attracting tourists and the inquisitive passer-by alike. Cambridge has a wide variety of shops, ranging from large department stores to specialist outlets. There are many restaurants and bars, cinema complexes and theatres throughout the county, as well as leisure centres, outdoor pursuit centres, pubs and clubs. Peterborough's cathedral is the city's key asset but there are a number of historic attractions and countryside pursuits to occupy the visitor.
 
The Cambridgeshire countryside is a landscape of contrasts. The Fens in the north are characterised by vast flat areas where the open skyscape results in glorious sunsets. It is a unique area, formerly marsh and water; now one of the most fertile farming regions in Europe but containing a number of wildlife sites. The River Great Ouse meanders through Huntingdonshire and the east of the county banked by a succession of lovely towns and villages. In the south of the country the landscape is more gentle, and dotted with unspoilt villages and a number of historic houses. For more information on places to visit and things to do in Cambridgeshire log onto www.visitcambridgeshire.org