Location: Cambridge
Top Things to do in Cambridge
Top 10 Educational sites in Cambridge, England
Cambridge might be best known for its university, home to some of the world’s greatest minds (Milton, Darwin, Hawking, etc.). But there’s a vibrant theater and arts scene here as well, and you’ll find fantastic contemporary restaurants mixed in with traditional pubs. Climb the tower of Great St. Mary’s Church for sweeping views of the city.
Restaurants in Cambridge
1. King's College Chapel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,323 reviews
This imposing English Gothic structure was built between 1446 and 1515, and is the site where many great scholars were educated.
Reviewed By JimMeager - Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom
We had originally planned for the four of us to attend choral evensong and were queuing outside in the very chilly evening breeze having arrived slightly early. As we waited, a verger in full robes came along the length of the queue explaining that we would soon be admitted into the cosy and warm environment of the chapel and further that, because it was the Feast of St. Andrew, the service would be a full sung eucharist. This was an amazing and completely unexpected bonus. We all found the service and world class choral accompaniment a very moving experience. I doubt that any of us will ever forget it. Thankyou choristers, priest and servers for allowing us the privilege of worshipping with you.
2. Peterhouse Cambridge
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
Founded in 1284 by Hugo de Balsham, Bishop of Ely, this is the oldest college in Cambridge, and with under 400 students, one of the smallest.
Reviewed By TERRAvelista - London, United Kingdom
We came across Peterhouse purely by chance as we heading to Fitzwilliam museum, located right near Peterhouse and which I would highly recommend you to visit due to the huge variety of gorgeous items you find here. Peterhouse was free to visit and as we accessed the grounds we were impressed with the gorgeous old buildings, dating back to 1284 and looking just impressive - you are just about to imagine some knights popping out of some corner in their Medieval attire!!! The security staff was very nice and welcoming, just so refreshing compared to the very rude entry staff at King's college (just because they are so busy due to their central location). You have to visit this quieter part of Cambridge, even if you are on a day visit, the way we were.
3. Clare Hall
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Founded in 1326 as University Hall, this is the second oldest of the Cambridge colleges.
4. Emmanuel College
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4.5 based on 46 reviews
Part of the University of Cambridge, this college was founded by Sir Walter Mildmay in 1584 on the site of a former priory of the Dominican Order, known as the Black Friars or Preachers.
Reviewed By 978JohnB - Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Besides visiting for the wonderful architecture and the history of the college, Emmanuel has some wonderful trees in its gardens, these are worth a visit in themselves. Each garden has magnificent trees, to the left of the chapel there is a tunnel which leads under Emmanuel Sreet to a court with yet more. A very useful tree map can be downloaded from the Emmanuel site but I reccomend you also take a tree recognition book.
5. Corpus Christi College
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4.5 based on 92 reviews
Founded in 1352 by the townspeople of old Cambridge, this is one of the older and more central Colleges of Cambridge University.
Reviewed By TERRAvelista - London, United Kingdom
Corpus Christi college is another college free to visit on this road where several other colleges are located (St John's and King's both charging around 10 GBP to visit the grounds including the chapels), although you are allowed only in the chapel area: - the grounds are small and everything is very well kept with old buildings in Gothic style - you have a sign at the entrance for the Chapel and what a pity you cannot go deeper to visit more here.
6. Girton College
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
Opened in 1873 by two leaders of the feminist movement, Emily Davies and Barbara Bodichon, to establish a women's college in Cambridge.
Reviewed By Nicholas030601
I travlled there last year with my son who had applied to read Economics there as they have an excellent department and DOS. After spending a few days in cambridge centre it was a welcome relief to get out of the hussle and bussle of the city centre into beautiful grounds and architiecture. It has an amazing formal hall and chapel and the accomadation was very modern and clean. The porters were welcoming and friendly and Im so glad that my son will be studying there rather than some of the smaller colleges in town
7. Christ's College
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4.5 based on 134 reviews
It is said that Poet John Milton sat and wrote poetry under a tree on the grounds of this College, whose famous alumni include General Jan Smuts, John Milton, Charles Darwin and CP Snow.
Reviewed By abdulm96 - Chicago, United States
Now I wrote about King's college being costly, this college was FREE. So if you don't want to pay, you can go visit this one and still get a touch of history and walking around, explore... It was a nice walk in a sunny day, the location is great and one can appreciate the architecture. Don't forget to add this activity to your list. Also, if you go just before lunchtime there aren't that many people there or around 4 pm. Enjoy walking!
8. Clare College
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4.5 based on 82 reviews
Founded in 1326 as University Hall, this is the second oldest of the Cambridge colleges.
Reviewed By N3493MOmelissap
This is a lovely little walk to enjoy small garden areas as you head towards the college building which is next to the cathedral. There is a nice grassy spot that toddlers can run around with a couple of benches and a view of the river with punting boats and ducks. Small fee to enter the grounds.
9. Gonville and Caius College
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Commonly referred to as Caius (pronounced Keys,) this college offers graduate and undergraduate studies to approximately 800 students every year, and is part of the University of Cambridge.
Reviewed By kittyginger - Salisbury, United Kingdom
Every time we visit Cambridge it seems to be only King's College that is regularly open and that is because its magnificent chapel is so popular. We were passing Gonville and Caius and a student told us about a lunchtime recital in the auditorium. It seemed an opportunity too good to miss. The two musicians played the piano and clarinet and there were pieces by Mozart and Weber, as well as compositions by three of the students. We felt privileged to be able to listen to such talent - and to be allowed inside the college. We had a look in the chapel before leaving, a beautiful building among so many other beautiful buildings. Perhaps someone can explain why the colleges are so rarely open to the public? I am not expecting to see accommodation or other private areas, just the chapels.
10. Jesus College
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4.5 based on 78 reviews
One of the colleges of Cambridge University that was built on the site of a 12th-century nunnery, and which today features spacious grounds and a pretty 16th-century cloister court.
Reviewed By Mooners97 - Silchester, United Kingdom
We had been invited back to the College to a luncheon celebrating the 60th Anniversary of my matriculation in 1959. We turned the luncheon into a mini break by spending two nights b&b in West Court, from which we had easy access to the Chapel, the Master’s Lodge, Hall & Upper Hall and most other parts of the College. The room in West Court was most comfortable, well appointed and genuinely outstanding. The receptionist at West Court was friendly and extremely helpful; breakfast was good albeit without my favourite cerial 'All Bran' and the service acceptable (if not over enthusiastic). We thoroughly recommend West Court as the place in stay in Cambridge.
