Location: Cambridge
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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.
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1. The Pepys Library
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Come and see the fascinating library collection of Samuel Pepys at Magdalene College Cambridge. The library is housed in their original bookcases, or ‘book presses’ as Pepys called them, and the collection includes his original diaries. Upon entering the library, we will ask you to keep your bags in the library office. This is to ensure the safety and security of the bookcases. Please note that there are periodic closures of the library thoughtout the year; for dates of closure please see our website. Groups of over 10 people must book a group tour in advance, outside of the public opening hours. For further details please see our website. We regret that, due to the historic nature of the building, that there is no lift access to the library and that children under 6 years old cannot be admitted. We hope to improve our access and provision for children in the future as part of the College's 'Future Foundations' fundraising campaign.
2. Downing College
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4.5 based on 99 reviews
Downing College, dating from the early 1800s, has a unique setting amidst 20 acres of lawns and trees. While the college environment itself is quiet and peaceful, the museums, shops and River Cam in the very heart of Cambridge is only a few minutes walk away. Downing College is an ideal location for visitors on a leisure break or in Cambridge on business. Our spacious bedrooms are fully equipped for the modern day traveller, with facilities such as a flat screen television, a spacious desk and free wifi. A telephone, alarm clock, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities are also provided, and bedrooms are cleaned daily by our College Domestic Assistants.We have free carparking available within the grounds, subject to availability; please request when you are making your booking. Please note: We are unable to accept bookings for children of 16 years and under, or for Stag and Hen parties. Guests of 16 - 18 years must be accompanied by an adult (21 or over).
Reviewed By senes - Vancouver, Canada
Unique with a fascinating history of its foundation ,this College is spacious and a bit apart from the others in its design and continued execution. All credit that the development has continued the initial concept.
3. Old Divinity School
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
4. Wesley House
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
5. Wren Library
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4.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By billdR6794JY
This beautiful working library houses on display, among other things, Newton's notes on his Principia Mathematica, handwritten A.A. Milne, an 8th century collection of Epistles of Paul, one of Thomas Becket's Bibles, and a Karl Marx autographed Capital. The library is only open noon to 2:00 in summer, and one must walk around toward Silver Street and through a nondescript doorway near the punt rentals to get to it. But it is well worth the diversion. Afterwards, walk along the backs of Trinity College on the way out for beautiful views of St. John's College.
