FANCY A BREAK, NEED TO GET AWAY FROM IT ALL?
CAMBRIDGE AND BEYOND HAS THE PERFECT ANSWER . . . .
Spend a few days in Cambridge and the surrounding area and soak up the delights of this diverse city that can be traced back to the Roman times. There’s not many places that have such a great mix of things to see and do, where you are in the centre of a city but surrounded by green open spaces with rolling countryside right on the doorstep
Cambridge and the surrounding area, situated in the heart of East Anglia and so easy to get to, by road or rail is known throughout the world for it’s famous university and architecture. But there is so much more to Cambridge and beyond, so whether you want to just relax and take it easy or spend time sight seeing, get the bicycles out and explore the country side, or dispel the myth that Cambridgeshire is totally flat and enjoy some good walking,
Take a walking tour and learn how Cambridge has grown, over the past 2,0000 years, how the University interacts with the town and about some of the famous people who have made their mark on the city.
The Museums in Cambridge are second to none. Loose yourself in the Fitzwilliam Museum which contains one of the greatest art collections of the nation. Discover times gone by in the Cambridgeshire County Folk Museum, Experience some fabulous exhibitions at the Kettles Yard or learn more about our past from some of the University Museums which include the Anthroplogy, Zooology, or Geology Museums. Take the opportunity to explore further afield and include some time in the surrounding area, such as Ely Cathedral, known as the Ship of the Fens. Take a trip to Newmarket, the home of British Horse Racing, or for family fun there’s Linton Zoo, Denny Abbey or Wimpole Hall and Farm
For those who need a little retail therapy, Cambridge has a superb selection of shopping outlets and four shopping centres, the Grafton Centre, Lion Yard, Christ’s Lane and the newly opened Grand Arcade, plus the many unique independent shops that you will find tucked away down the cobbled side streets and don’t forget to visit Market Square where there’s a daily market
For further information on the area, please check out the web site www.visitcambridge.org
or Tel 0871 2268006