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Cambridge has the edge when it comes to beauty, history and culture. This elegant yet compact city boasts spectacular architecture in the shape of colleges, chapels, churches and courtyards combined with green parks, wide open spaces and the River Cam, which winds through its heart. Learning has always been central to this city, home to the University of Cambridge and its 31 Colleges. You can shop within sight of the magnificent spires of King’s College Chapel, see wisteria that would rival Kew Gardens, London, climbing the walls of Jesus College, and sit in the pub where Crick and Watson sketched the structure of DNA. Culture abounds in the shape of museums, galleries, theatres, art centres and festivals, with programmes to stimulate, inspire and entertain. It is a city for everyone, a family-friendly destination with places to go and things to do and see throughout the year. Enjoy a choice of restaurants and cafes, from fine dining and cosmopolitan cuisine to riverbank picnicking. Venture further afield to discover picture-perfect Cambridgeshire villages and inviting gastro pubs with fine food and roaring log fires. Shopping is a delight in Cambridge with its unrivalled mix of elegant cobbled streets and crescents, quality and quirky independent shops, friendly markets and chic shopping centres. Cambridge is a city for all seasons. Stroll under avenues of autumn-red trees on Jesus Green, see spring flowers along the Backs, marvel at the winter colour in the University Botanic Garden and punt down the Cam under blue skies and warm sunshine. Cambridge is a special city, a place where visitors can feel at home. Getting out and about is easy be it by bicycle or on foot and there is a range of accommodation to suit all budgets from stylish hotels to countryside bed and breakfasts. We hope this Guide will give you a taste of what’s to come and supply all the information to plan the perfect trip. Cambridge is a wonderful and intriguing place, a destination to discover, a city waiting to welcome you.
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Welcome
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10 Reasons to Visit Cambridge in 2013
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Something for Everyone
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Explore Green Spaces
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Step Back in Time
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So Much to Do
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Food for Thought
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Enjoy a Shopping Spree
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Beyond Cambridge
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Annual Events
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Shopping
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Attractions, Arts & Heritage
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Eating & Drinking
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Entertainment & Leisure
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Travel
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Learning
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Cambridge & Beyond
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Grading Information
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Hotels
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Guest Houses
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Bed & Breakfasts
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Self Catering
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Campsite & Caravan Parks
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Maps
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How to Get Here
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» 10 Reasons to Visit Cambridge in 2013 Make a diary date to visit Cambridge and enjoy the historic city’s must-see highlights for the year ahead 1. Walking Through History
4. Royal Connections
Cambridge is a fascinating historic city. Its elegant centre is bordered by architectural triumphs and home to the University of Cambridge’s worldfamous Colleges. King’s, Queen’s, Ghosts, Scholars and Scoundrels! Get an insider’s view of Cambridge! See the sites and hear the stories that make Cambridge one the most important and beautiful cities in Europe. Official Guided Walking Tours are the only tours to include entrance fees to the colleges. Our daily tours are led by fully qualified Cambridge Blue/Green Badge Guides and blend history and fun facts to offer a lively 2 hours of entertainment entering the world-famous King’s College Chapel (where possible). Looking for something different? Our Ghost Tours on Friday and Saturday evenings are not for the faint hearted. Don’t miss … Visiting the colleges Christ’s College – Charles Darwin & John Milton Trinity College – Isaac Newton & Lord Byron St John’s College – William Wordsworth & William Wilberforce Emmanuel College – John Harvard For more information visit: www.visitcambridge.org
Cambridge has many royal connections. A total of 10 kings and queens have attended Cambridge University and 18 princes and princesses, including Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales (Trinity). Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, was Chancellor of the University of Cambridge for 25 years before stepping down from the role in 2010 and On 29 April 2011, following their marriage, Prince William and Catherine Middleton were conferred with the titles The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge by The Queen. Don’t miss … King’s College Chapel No trip to Cambridge is complete without a visit to King’s College Chapel, celebrated for its choral services including the world-famous Christmas Eve service, A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. For more information visit: www.kings.cam.ac.uk/events
2. Arts and Culture There is nowhere finer to immerse yourself in history, arts and culture than Cambridge. Don’t miss … Quentin Blake: Drawn by Hand (12 Feb – 12 May 2013) An exhibition of pictures produced over the past decade by Quentin Blake, one of the best-known illustrators of his generation. Origins of the Afro Comb (2 July – 31 October 2013) Discover over 5000 years of history of the African comb from the Predynastic period of Egypt to the Twentieth Century. For more information visit: www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk 3. Stylish Shopping Indulge in a shopping spree in Cambridge where you will find an eclectic choice of national and independent shops, markets, boutiques, beauty salons and spas. Don’t miss … The Love Cambridge 2013 Fashion & Beauty weekend (22nd - 24th March 2013). For more information visit: www.fabweekend.co.uk
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5. Festival Fever Cambridge is the place to be for festival fans. Highlights include the worldfamous Cambridge Folk Festival (July), The Cambridge Science Festival (March), the Festival of Ideas (October – November) and The Cambridge Film Festival (September). Don’t miss … Summer in the City Events include performances by jazz and brass bands, sports activities, Midsummer Fair, and a Big Weekend of family fun, live music and fireworks on Parker’s Piece. For more information visit: www.cambridgesummerinthecity.co.uk The Cambridge Shakespeare Festival - Held in the gardens of the Colleges of Cambridge University in July and August This acclaimed festival offers Shakespeare fans the opportunity to see the Bard’s brilliance performed in a number of exquisite private gardens across the Colleges of Cambridge University. For more information visit: www.cambridgeshakespeare.com
» Itineraries 6. Magnificent Museums
8. Sport of Kings
Cambridge is abundant with museums, with the city boasting the country’s highest concentration of internationally important collections outside London. Many of the University of Cambridge’s eight museums are free to enter and offer trails and activity packs for children. Don’t miss … The opening of the new Cambridge Science Centre in February Get hands-on with some of the best science and technology from the city of Cambridge and around the world. Visit a space of exploration for adults and families packed with amazing interactive exhibits, lively shows and inspiring workshops. For more information visit: www.cambridgesciencecentre.org Also… Twilight at the Museums Museums across Cambridge, February Twilight at the Museums is a once-a-year chance to explore Cambridge museums and their amazing collections after dark in a programme of free family events. For more information visit: www.cam.ac.uk/museums
Newmarket is home to world-class horse racing and headquarters of thoroughbred breeding and training. Don’t miss … Newmarket Races and Newmarket Nights in June, July and August Racing at Newmarket is an exhilarating spectator sport and great entertainment for the whole family. In the summer months, racing is followed by a programme of open-air concerts, called Newmarket Nights. Madness and Kaiser Chiefs are among the headline acts this year. For more information visit: www.newmarketracecourses.co.uk
7. Cambridge Supporting Charity Cambridge has a full calendar of events, festivals and attractions that make it ideal to visit all year round. Don’t miss … The Chariots of Fire Race, Cambridge Half Marathon, Bridge The Gap Walk and Cambridge –London Cycle Ride With routes passing the city’s historic landmarks, these must be some of the best-located events of their kind in the country. For more information visit: www.chariots-of-fire.co.uk or www.onestepbeyond.org.uk/cambridge-half-marathon.php
9. Explore Nature Cambridge is a great place to get close to nature. Within the city experience the tranquil settings of the University Botanic Garden or take to the River Cam at dusk for a bat safari by punt. Explore the surrounding areas and you have a choice of country parks, wildlife centres, ancient woods, nature reserves and much more. Don’t miss … Lambing Time at Wimpole Home Farm in March and April With more than 350 newborn lambs each spring, visitors to Wimpole’s Lambing Time can see the new arrivals close up and, if they are lucky, witness a birth. For more information visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wimpole-estate 10. Wonders of the World Cambridge and the surrounding area is home a number of world-class institutions and attractions. Cambridge & Beyond has so much to offer the whole family, once you arrive; we hope you won’t ever want to leave. Don’t miss … Imperial War Museum Duxford, Cambridgeshire With four major air shows in the 2013 calendar, Duxford also has a worldwide reputation for producing awe-inspiring aerodynamic displays. For more information visit: www.duxford.iwm.org.uk
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The Garden in Bloom – Courtesy of Cambridge University Botanic Garden
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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE Cambridge is the perfect family-friendly destination. There is something to suit all ages and every budget, from treasure hunting at the city’s many free museums, picnicking and playing at Lammas Land park and paddling pool, or taking to the river to explore the city from the comfort of a chauffeured punt. All interests are well catered for by the University of Cambridge’s eight museums, which are all free to enter. Join Scott of the Antarctic, Captain RF Scott and his companions in the South Pole at the The Polar Museum: Scott Polar Research Institute Museum, where the national memorial to Scott houses a fascinating range of exhibits including penguins, kayaks and sledges to the diaries of Antarctic explorers. Children can even try on a selection of clothes worn to survive freezing temperatures. Pick up a free Fitz Kids activity pack at the Fitzwilliam Museum, full of challenges, art materials, quizzes, trails and games for young people to enjoy as they ponder the exhibits. Then there’s Kettle’s Yard, which houses a collection of contemporary art and offers a programme of events for children; the Museum of Zoology complete with a whale skeleton hanging over the entrance; the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology where you can see a 14-metre totem pole from Canada; the Museum of Classical Archaeology which houses one of the largest collections of plaster casts of Greek and Roman statues in the world; the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences where you can see a 125,000-year-old hippo found in Cambridgeshire and the Whipple Museum of the History of Science where you can study scientific instruments dating from the Middle Ages to the present day. You certainly won’t be bored… Just a mile from the city centre, Cambridge Leisure Park, offers one stop entertainment with a 9 screen cinema, 28 lane ten pin bowling, a health and fitness centre as well as a host of your favourite restaurant brands.
Beyond the city there is lots more. Go stargazing every Wednesday evening throughout winter at the Institute of Astronomy, in Madingley, where you can look through telescopes and learn about the night skies with members of the Cambridge Astronomical Association. The sky’s the limit at the award-winning Imperial War Museum, at Duxford, where you will find a collection of over 200 aircraft, including Concorde and Spitfire, all set within the preserved Battle of Britain airfield. Head out to Newmarket, home of horse racing, where children can tack-up a pretend horse, take to the saddle on a horse simulator and dress-up in racing silks at the National Horseracing Museum. The nature reserves across the county are not to be missed. At Wicken Fen, near Ely, you can spot the famous Konik ponies and go pond dipping to find a Great Crested Newt. Head to the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust Welney, near Wisbech, between October and March, to watch in wonder at one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles when thousands of swans and ducks arrive at the reserve, migrating to the Ouse washes for winter.
Grafham Water Park
There are lots of ways to explore the city with your family. Step out on a walking tour around the streets, take an active approach and see the sights from the seat of a bicycle, follow a sculpture trail to discover modern artworks, or become familiar with the spooky side of Cambridge after dark on a ghost tour – if you dare. Make tracks to the Cambridge University Botanic Garden, where there are family activities taking place on the first Saturday of every month and children can delight in the free Young Explorer backpack, designed for budding naturalists, containing binoculars, a bug viewer, spot-a-lot activity sheets and drawing materials.
Anglesey Abbey Gardens & Lode Mill
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» The Great Outdoors
Punting Along ‘The Backs’
EXPLORE GREEN SPACES Cambridge is a city of green and pleasant land. Riverside parks, grassy commons, cool meadows and flower-filled gardens shape the city as much as its history and heritage. Parks are plentiful. Jesus Green, close to Jesus College, is a green space in the city centre. The River Cam brushes its northern edge and an avenue of London plane trees provides a leafy canopy over footpaths. Boasting a skate park, tennis courts and perfect spots to picnic and relax, Jesus Green is famous for its open-air swimming pool, one of the few remaining 1920s lidos in the country, and the longest in Europe, stretching to 91 metres in length. Parker’s Piece is an open space used by locals to lounge around and play football and cricket on the grass; it is famous as the place where, in 1848, students agreed a set of simple guidelines for football which were to influence the development of the Football Association rules. Midsummer Common is an ancient area of grassland bordered by the River Cam, where you can see the boathouses of the Colleges of the University and watch the rowers on the water. Strawberry Fair, the summer fair held in June, takes place on Midsummer Common which is also home to grazing cattle. Lammas Land, on the edge of the city, has an excellent free play area for children, paddling pool and ice cream kiosk making it the perfect place for families. There are lots of shady trees providing cool picnic spots in summer and the park is open all year. Cycle and footpaths make Cambridge an easy and pleasant place to explore on foot or by bicycle, and there are many tour companies to show you the way. No trip to Cambridge is complete without punting; a number of punt companies provide chauffeured guided tours and the Riverboat Georgina offers cruises along the river. The Windmill at Over
Swan on the River Cam
A must-see Cambridge tradition is the Bumps, a bizarre rowing race that’s taken place on the Cam since the 1820s. Crews line-up their boats along the river and, at the firing of a small canon, chase and ‘bump’ the boat in front before they are bumped by the boat behind. A real spectacle, crowds line the banks of the river between the starting point at Baits Bite lock, Milton, to the finish at Chesterton. The University Bumps take place during the Lent Term and in June - and the Town Bumps in summer. A more tranquil setting can be found at the University Botanic Garden, a 40-acre oasis of beautifully landscaped grounds and glasshouses that showcase a huge diversity of plants, trees and bird life. A pleasure to visit all year round, there are trails to follow, events to enjoy, free Young Explorers backpacks for children and a new Garden Café serving fresh, locally sourced food. Away from the city there is much to explore and enjoy. See the splendid houses and gardens at nearby Wimpole Hall, Audley End House and Anglesey Abbey where the drifts of snowdrops are a memorable sight. Discover a carpet of spring bluebells at Brampton Woods, an ancient woodland, near Huntingdon, and spot the wonder of wildlife at the nature reserves at Fen Drayton Lakes, Wicken Fen and Wandlebury Country Park. There’s no shortage of fun activities from stand-up paddleboarding on the Great Ouse, Ely; taking to the air in a vintage Tiger Moth, Dragon Rapide or Harvard Warbird at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford; or kayaking the River Cam. Cambridge and Cambridgeshire is waiting to welcome you.
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Sunbathing on Parker’s Piece
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s first official visit to the city - Images Courtesy of Cambridge News
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STEP BACK IN TIME
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Church of the Holy Sepulchre (The Round Church)
Cambridge is the country’s most beautiful historic city. Its elegant centre is framed by architectural triumphs, surrounded by green spaces and home to the University of Cambridge’s world-famous Colleges. Cambridge wears its history and heritage with pride. Where else can you enjoy the friendly and lively bustle of Market Square, where a seven-days-a-week market thrives just a cobblestone’s throw from the gleaming spires of King’s College Chapel? Cambridge lives and breathes its past in its present; wander through the winding streets and follow in the steps of the city’s luminaries including Charles Darwin, Alfred Tennyson and Sylvia Plath to name but a few. Poets, philosophers, scientists, medics, engineers, prime ministers and Nobel Peace Prize winners have all left their mark here. Visitors are spoiled for choice in Cambridge, where there is something to excite, inspire and interest everyone. Take time to admire the picturesque waters of the Cam and gaze in wonder at the Bridge of Sighs at St John’s and the Mathematical Bridge at Queens’. Wherever you walk in Cambridge you are close to something special: the Round Church, one of the city’s oldest buildings; the Great Court at Trinity, famous for the annual Great Court Run captured in the film Chariots of Fire; the Wren Library where A.A. Milne’s manuscripts of Winnie-the-Pooh can be found alongside books from Sir Isaac Newton’s own library; the Fitzwilliam Museum which houses world-class collections of art and the quiet and elegant beauty of Kettle’s Yard, home to a distinctive mix of contemporary and 20th century art. Experience the essence of Cambridge. Walk along the famous Backs, the tree-lined avenue which runs behind the riverside colleges. Walk through the grounds, greet the porters at the lodge and admire the immaculately kept lawns and gardens. Kings College Chapel
Take to the water to hear stories of Cambridge past and present as you glide down the Cam in a chauffeured punt; in summer sip champagne in the sunshine and in winter keep cosy under cover of a warm blanket. Join a guided walking tour around the city centre and discover the people and places key to Cambridge. Stop for a pint at The Eagle pub where Nobelists Crick and Watson sketched the structure of DNA on a napkin, or mingle with the locals to buy a sticky Chelsea bun at the much-loved Cambridge institution, Fitzbillies. Cambridge has more than history and heritage to enjoy. Contemplate contemporary architecture in the shape of Norman Foster’s Law Faculty building; the University Library, designed by Giles Gilbert Scott and be mesmerised by John C. Taylor’s golden sculptural timepiece, the Corpus Christi Chronophage, with its giant grasshopper eating time passing as flashes of light. Step away from the city centre and soft meadows and sleepy villages beckon. Follow the river Cam upstream as it meanders through grassy fields to the Orchard Tea Garden at Grantchester, the picture-perfect English village which poet Rupert Brooke famously celebrated in his 1912 poem The Old Vicarage, Grantchester. Relax in a chair under the canopy of blossoming fruit trees where Wittgenstein, Forster and Woolf have all taken tea. Explore further afield and find more historical treasure. The splendid National Trust property, Wimpole Estate, combines the oldest country house in Cambridgeshire with restored Victorian Parterre and pleasure grounds; the English Heritage property, Audley End House, considered one of England’s grandest stately homes complete with a working organic kitchen garden and Anglesey Abbey with its elegant gardens and breathtaking snowdrop-lined Winter Walk. Head across the Fens to the city of Ely to see the Ship of the Fens, Ely Cathedral, a sight to behold, its architectural glory soaring high into the huge Fenland sky.
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» Arts, Culture & Music
SO MUCH TO DO There’s something for everyone when it comes to entertainment in Cambridge. A choice of galleries showcase an impressive range of art, from the contemporary to the classic; a buzzing theatre and performance scene presents drama, dance and family shows; and you can enjoy all kinds of live music from internationally acclaimed orchestras and ensembles to touring pop stars, pub gigs, the world-famous Folk Festival, the family-friendly Big Weekend and magical Secret Garden Party festivals. King’s College Chapel is celebrated for its choral services including the famous A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, which is open to the public and attracts queues from early morning, before it is broadcast live by the BBC to the nation and across the globe on Christmas Eve. Concerts at King’s is an annual series of recitals organised by King’s Director of Music, Stephen Cleobury, featuring various ensembles and orchestras. If you have a chance to hear the sublime Choir of King’s College, you will be enchanted. As well as the free-to-enter University of Cambridge’s Fitzwilliam Museum, which houses world-class collections of art and antiquities spanning centuries and civilisations, and Kettle’s Yard, one of the country’s finest galleries and a major centre for 20th century and contemporary art, visitors will find a wide range of artworks to appreciate. Cambridge Arts Theatre
The Parker Library, Corpus Christi College
The Arts Quarter offers a treasure trove of contemporary art, craft and jewellery in its various galleries; whilst the Cambridge Art Movement exhibits work by leading artists in modern surroundings. In addition New Hall Art Collection, at Murray Edwards College and Ruskin Gallery at Anglia Ruskin University, both boast stunning collections of modern and contemporary art. Take a tour of King’s College Chapel and feast your eyes on Rubens’ masterpiece, The Adoration of the Magi. Set in 11 acres of rural Cambridgeshire, near the village of Bourn, is the visual arts research and development hub, Wysing Arts Centre, home to artists in residence and an eclectic programme of exhibitions and events for all the family. Theatre lovers will not be disappointed with the range of performances on offer, from student theatre to touring and West End shows. The Corn Exchange features a choice of entertainment, from comedy and music to ballet and classical concerts, and Cambridge Arts Theatre is a lively regional theatre hosting a varied programme. Just a mile out of the city centre, The Junction also has a regular line up of famous names and boasts a packed programme of club nights, comedy, theatre and dance performances. Come summer, Cambridge is sizzling with al fresco performances of music in the parks and green spaces as part of the annual Summer in the City programme of events. This includes the Children’s Marquee and Comedy Marquee on Jesus Green; Midsummer Fair; and The Big Weekend, three days and nights of free music and family entertainment on Parker’s Piece.
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» Arts, Culture & Music The Cambridge Shakespeare Festival is an seven-week tour-de-force of Elizabethan drama performed in the idyllic and unique settings of Cambridge University’s private gardens, where the audience can picnic on a summer’s evening before enjoying theatre at its best. Cambridge has been the stomping ground of many now-famous actors, presenters and comedians, including Stephen Fry, John Cleese, Sue Perkins, Robert Webb and Emma Thompson, who cut their theatrical teeth performing as part of the renowned Cambridge Footlights comedy troupe, based at the ADC Theatre.
Fall under the spell of the Secret Garden Party, held every summer in a 10-acre lakeside garden near Huntingdon, where the unbranded, boutique festival’s surreal and friendly mix of art, performance, music and creatively organised mayhem has become a playground for all ages. The Cambridge Beer Festival
The city’s Arts Picturehouse hosts the Cambridge Film Festival every September, showing an imaginative mix of films, shorts, documentaries and a children’s film festival, plus the chance to follow the River Cam up to Grantchester Meadows to enjoy open-air cinema under the stars. Spot literary luminaries every spring and winter when the city’s own literary festival Wordfest presents a programme of lively and friendly events across all genres for the entire family. Festival fans will be busy all summer. The Cambridge Folk Festival, in July, is one of the most famous folk festivals in the world and attracts thousands of people from near and far to the Cherry Hinton Hall site to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and music; Emmylou Harris, Ry Cooder, Joan Armatrading, Steve Earle and Laura Marling have all graced the stage.
Movies in The Meadows at Grantchester - Part of the Cambridge Film Festival Fun Fair Rides at Cambridge Midsummer Fair
The Cambridge Folk Festival
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» Eating & Drinking
FOOD FOR THOUGHT Cambridge boasts a delicious choice of eateries. Whatever your appetite, there is something to suit all tastes, from intimate brasseries for diner à deux, fine dining and cosmopolitan cuisine, to family-friendly restaurants and charming tea rooms. Take a seat at a riverside café and watch the punts pass by, pull up a pew at the bustling noodle bar in the heart of Cambridge market, savour authentic Italian fare at De Luca’s Cucina & Bar or dine ‘al fresco’ and watch the world go by at Don Pasquale. Enjoy the elegant Guildhall setting of Jamie Oliver’s restaurant or step out of town to discover a choice of pubs combining good food, fine ales and open fires. If you are after a quick shopping break or the perfect rendezvous, there are plenty of chic cafes for frothy coffees, fresh pastries and home-made cakes – Harriets Cafe Tearooms, on Green Street, has some of the best cakes in town and Auntie’s Tea Room, off Market Square is a Cambridge institution not to be missed. Patisserie Valerie on Bridge Street is celebrated for its fine cakes and gateaux, and Fitzbillies on Trumpington Street, is a world-famous cake shop; Stephen Fry tweeted about its Chelsea buns, celebrating them as ‘unmatched anywhere’.
Cafe on the Round
Fitzbillies World Famous Chelsea Buns
Vegetarians will not be disappointed at The Rainbow Café, on the splendid King’s Parade, which offers a warming range of freshly-made soups and delicious vegan dishes. Combine eating with art appreciation at the Michaelhouse Café, housed in a C14th church opposite King’s College Chapel, which shows regular art exhibitions and serves freshly made seasonal food at its best. The beautiful building features a medieval Hervey de Stanton Chapel set aside for prayer and meditation. Fine dining in Cambridge comes in the exquisite shape of Midsummer House, a Victorian villa on Midsummer Common, where Michelin-starred culinary brilliance can be sampled beside the waters of the Cam. Alimentum, on Hills Road, was awarded its first Michelin Star in 2012 and has earned a reputation for excellent cuisine and fine dining. Step away from the city and there is much more to enjoy from the pretty setting of the Orchard Tea Garden in Grantchester and the picturesque thatched inn bar and restaurant, The Three Horseshoes, in Madingley, where you will find modern and classic food at its best. If it’s a late night venue you are looking for then you are really spoilt for choice. With a wide range of city centre nightclubs offering a different style of music every night there really is something for everyone. Cambridge has a vibrant range of pubs, clubs, late night bars and music venues, for more information on the best places to dine and drink in Cambridge and the surrounding area, visit our website.
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World Class Cocktails at La Raza The River Bar Steak House & Grill
Harriets Cafe Tearooms Giraffe
Patisserie Valerie
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» Shopping
The Cambridge Gift Shop
ENJOY A SHOPPING SPREE Cambridge is a compact city with a wonderful choice of shops. From the hustle and bustle of the city’s seven-days-a-week market where you can rub shoulders with the locals in Market Square and the Saturday All Saint’s Garden Art and Craft Market, to an abundance of boutiques and independent shops as well as high street brands, designer labels and shopping centres. Cambridge has it all. Market Square changes character on Sunday when it hosts the weekly Art, Craft and Local Produce Market. Potter around the cobbled market place and you will find something special, from fine cheese, local food, vintage clothes and gorgeous gifts to fresh coffee beans, photographs, paintings and much more. Follow the railings down Trinity Street, where posters for the wealth of concerts, recitals, exhibitions and entrtainment taking place throughout the city are displayed, and you will come to the pretty open-air All Saints Garden Art and Craft Market, just across the road from Trinity College. This market is known and loved for its artisan products and is the perfect place to find beautiful, quality arts and crafts at affordable prices. Rose Crescent, off Market Square, is a pretty street where you will find Neal’s Yard Remedies, Molton Brown, Cellini and Crabtree & Evelyn among others. Green Street is home to Harriet Kelsall Jewellery Design which is just around the corner from King’s Parade, where Primavera sells arts and crafts and fine jewellery.
The Cambridge Raincoat Company
Head to Grand Arcade in the heart of Cambridge, the city’s latest shopping centre and the region’s foremost fashion destination, with more than 60 premium and high street brands, including, the nations favourite department store; John Lewis, as well as a wonderful selection of international brands such as Apple, The White Company, Hollister, Carluccio’s and Kurt Geiger as well as Topshop and River Island all under one sky-lit roof. The Grafton, a short walk across Christ’s Pieces, is a shopping centre with a mix of high street names, including Debenhams department store, as well as fashion stores galore, cafes, restaurants and a Vue Cinema. Mill Road, just off Parker’s Piece, is the city’s bohemian area hosting a diverse range of restaurants and food shops, curios, second-hand books and furniture, cycles and more. It’s a must-see for visitors. Head to Burwash Manor, Barton, for country chic boutique shopping at its best. This picture-perfect village is home to a working organic farm and stylish clutch of independent and specialist fashion, home, gift, toy, wine and food shops, beauty spa, a delicious tea room as well as dragonfly ponds and farm trail walks.
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Shopping on Sussex Street Image Courtesy of Philip Mynott www.philmynottphoto.co.uk Grand Arcade - Where Fashion Comes To Life
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» Beyond Cambridge
Explore and Enjoy South Cambridgeshire… Set in 350 square miles of fantastic cycling and walking countryside, the district of South Cambridgeshire offers the perfect opportunity to relax and explore. With its historic monuments, houses and museums set in the tranquil and rural landscape of rolling chalk hills covered with beech woods and flat fertile land, South Cambridgeshire provides a great location for everyone from the lively and adventurous to those who want to unwind and get away from it all. Eight miles south west of Cambridge, Wimpole Hall and Home Farm is Cambridgeshire’s largest stately home with eighteenth Century gardens designed by the famous historical gardener Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. As well as its impressive grounds, Wimpole Hall is also home to a working farm where visitors can take part in a variety of activities such as grooming donkeys and ponies, collecting eggs and experiencing the wide range of pigs, sheep and cattle that live there. The Imperial War Museum Duxford is Europe’s premier aviation museum, offering visitors an array of the finest historic aircraft in seven acres of exhibition space. The summer months see the skies come alive with dramatic air displays. Take in a winery tour at Chilford Hall’s working vineyard, lying in 18 acres of rural countryside. East Anglia is one of England’s main wine-producing regions and the district boasts a number of vineyards. Vines have been growing here since Roman times, benefiting from long hours of sunshine and low rainfall. Not far from Chilford Hall, the award-winning Linton Zoo offers children and adults alike a wealth of rare and exotic creatures, while Shepreth Wildlife Park, just 8.7 miles south of Cambridge, houses a famous collection of wild and domestic animals. Travel north to Grantchester with its idyllic water meadows and The Orchard Tea Gardens, made famous by poet Rupert Brooke. Whether on a short break or an extended stay, a great way to explore the Cambridgeshire countryside is by bike and there are a number of great cycle trails available for you to explore the area. In rural South Cambridgeshire you’ll find a warm welcome awaiting you at the many friendly hotels and guesthouses – ideal bases from which to enjoy all that the region has to offer. If you would like to explore business opportunities within South Cambridgeshire, contact Cambridge Plus at www.cambridge-plus.com
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Saffron Walden is a Medieval, rural market town of great charm, just 15 miles to the south of Cambridge, easily reached by car or public transport. Audley End House, one of the finest Jacobean Mansions in the country and winner of the Best Large Attraction in the 2011 Essex Tourism Awards, is situated 1 mile from Saffron Walden. A market has been held here since 1141, market days are now Tuesdays and Saturdays. Beyond the market place, there are many independent shops and eating places to choose from. At the heart of the town lies St Mary’s Church.
Located only 15 miles from Cambridge, Ely is a perfect one-day or short break destination. The first port of call for any visitor is the cathedral. This imposing structure towers across the fens for miles around and is one of England’s most beautiful and largest cathedrals. The cathedral is also home to the only national museum dedicated to stained glass. Key attractions also include Ely Museum, housed in the old Gaol and Oliver Cromwell’s house where Ely’s most famous historical resident once lived which now doubles as the local Tourist Information Centre. The picturesque city centre also boasts many gift shops, craft shops, antique shops, art galleries and teashops while the beautiful waterside hosts a variety of musical entertainment to suit all tastes. Ely is easily accessed via the A10 or A142 off the A14. There is also a centrally located railway station, with good links to the rest of the region. For a Visitor Guide please call 01353 662062 or visit: www.visitely.org.uk
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Saffron Walden Museum is of particular interest. It has everything from mammoth tusks to mummies, and an early Tudor bed. In the grounds of the museum are the ruins of the Castle keep, which date back to the mid-1100s. Bridge End Garden is a restored Victorian garden of great charm on the north side of Saffron Walden and home to The hedge maze, winner of the Best Small Attraction in the 2011 Essex Tourism Awards Call 01799 524002 for further information or see our website: www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk
» Beyond Cambridge
ST IVES St Ives is a wonderful riverside town, tourist centre and thriving community. Located just off the A14, 6 miles from Huntingdon and 12miles from Cambridge on the banks of the river Great Ouse. The Guided Busway provides an easy access route from Cambridge with buses running on a regular basis. Its shopping centre has a good mix of independent traders and multinationals. The original character is retained with regular markets held every Monday and Friday with Bank Holiday markets being very popular. On the first and third Saturdays of each month an excellent Farmer’s Market takes place. A focal point is the splendid 15th Century bridge and chapel over the river and is one of only three such surviving bridges in England.
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ST NEOTS
“If it’s horses & horseracing you are interested in, then Newmarket is the place to visit!”
St Neots is a charming market town, with a friendly and vibrant character. It is the largest town in Cambridgeshire and is located only 18 miles west of Cambridge.
Experience the excitement of the turf at the world’s most famous racing venue. Pick an afternoon event or book in for one of the Newmarket Nights on the July Course when first class racing is followed by a major musical concert by top performers such as Madness or Kaiser Chefs. Try your hand at interactive racing on the Grand National simulator or ride the mechanical horse at the award-winning National Horseracing Museum, where you can discover racing’s colourful history. Find out about Red Rum, Lester Piggott and other horse and human racing heroes. Then admire the paintings and trophies, buy a souvenir and enjoy a warm cuppa and a scone in the café. Don’t miss a visit to the National Stud in 500 acres of beautiful countryside, one of the most prestigious stud farms in the country and the only one to open its doors to the public.
Nestled around the banks of the River Great Ouse, the town dates back over 1,000 years to the Medieval Priory of St Neot. The modern town includes Eynesbury, with its famous 19th century giant, and the Eatons with a unique lock-up and riverside Mill. The town centre offers a delightful shopping experience, where high quality modern stores and charming independent boutiques sit side by side. The town also boasts one of the largest market squares in England, many beautiful buildings, historic churches and an award winning museum. Beyond the town centre there is the beautiful Riverside Park to enjoy, as well as bowling, pitch and putt and a renowned skateboard park. For further information on how to have a great day out with the family, contact the Town Centre Manager on 01480 388 912; www.stneots-tc.gov.uk
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» Annual events From January to December, Cambridge and the surrounding areas have a vast array of events on offer. Below is a selection of what you can expect during 2013. For a complete and up to date list visit our website www.visitcambridge.org January • Pantomime Season, Cambridge • University Lent Term begins, Cambridge • Cambridge Winter Ale Festival • BBC Stargazing LIVE February • University Lent Bumps (Boat Races), Cambridge • Rag Week Carnival Procession • Rag Week, Cambridge • Love Food Weekend, Burwash Manor March • University Lent Term Ends • University Boat Race rowed on the River Thames • Wimpole Hall Lambing Weekend • Wimpole Home Farm Lambing Time, Wimpole • Thriplow Daffodil Weekend • Cambridge Half Marathon • Cambridge Science Festival • Cambridge Science Festival April • University Easter Full Term begins • Craven Meeting, Newmarket Racecourses • Cambridge Spring Word Fest • Wimpole Hall Lambing Time May • Imperial War Museum Duxford, Spring Car Show • Guineas & Spring Meetings at Newmarket Racecourses • Opening of Jesus Green Swimming Pool • Oxfam Sponsored Walk, Cambridge • Cambridge Beer Festival • May Bank Holiday Meeting, Newmarket Racecourse • Imperial War Museum Duxford, Spring Air show • Ely Eel Festival Weekend • Asparagus Feast, Burwash Manor June • University Easter term ends, Cambridge • University Honorary Degree Day, Cambridge • General Admissions University Degree Day • Jazz & Brass in the Parks, Cambridge • College May Bumps (University Bumping Races), Cambridge • Cambridge Midsummer Fair • Strawberry Fair, Cambridge • County Show, Wimpole • National Bike Week, Cambridge • Imperial War Museum Duxford, Military Vehicle Show • Singing on the River, King’s College & Trinity College River Bank, Cambridge • Town & Country Show, Cambridge • Open Farm Sunday, Burwash Manor
July • Imperial War Museum Duxford, Flying Legends Air Show • Shakespeare Festival, Cambridge • Cambridge Folk Festival • Children’s Theatre Marquee Club, Cambridge • Jazz and Brass in the Parks, Cambridge • Jazz Marquee Club, Cambridge • Cambridge Open Studios • The Big Weekend incl Children’s Festival Family Fun Day; Programme of Summer entertainment for all, taking place in and around the parks of Cambridge • London to Cambridge Cycle Ride • Town Bumps, Rowing Races, Cambridge • Cambridge Summer Recitals • July Festival, Newmarket Racecourses • Imperial War Museum Duxford, Spitfires, Merlins & Motors • Ely Folk Weekend • Secret Garden Party, Abbots Ripton • Race For Life, Cambridge August • The Comedy Marquee Club, Cambridge • Children’s Comedy Marquee Club, Cambridge • Cambridge Shakespeare Festival • Cambridge Summer Recitals • Jazz and Brass in the Parks, Cambridge • Fenland Country Fair, StowCum-Quy • Imperial War Museum Duxford, Animals in War • Cambridge Rock Festival • Saffron Walden Maze Festival • LodeStar Festival • Vintage Road Run, Burwash Manor • Theatre at Burwash, Burwash Manor September • Bridge The Gap Walk, Cambridge • Open Cambridge Weekend, University of Cambridge • Imperial War Museum Duxford, The Duxford Air Show • Heritage Open Days, Cambridge • Cambridge Film Festival • Autumn Racing, Newmarket Racecourses • Dragon Boat Festival, Cambridge • Cambridge Food, Drink & Produce Show, Cambridge October • Michelmas Term Begins, Cambridge • Imperial War Museum Duxford, Autumn Air Show • Meeting and Champions Day, Newmarket Racecourses • Apple Days in Cambridgeshire • Final Meeting, Newmarket Racecourses • Cambridge Festival of Ideas • Ely Apple Festival November • Firework Celebrations and Funfair, Cambridge • Cambridge Christmas Lights Switch On • Cambridge Festival of Ideas • Imperial War Museum Duxford, Remembrance Sunday • Final Meeting, Newmarket Racecourses • Winter Word Fest, Cambridge December • Pantomime Season, Cambridge • Michaelmas Term Ends, Cambridge • Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, Kings College Chapel, Cambridge • Mill Road Winter Fair, Cambridge • Varsity Rugby Match, Twickenham
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» Shopping Abington Pottery and Craft Shop
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Boudoir Femme
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26 High Street, Little Abington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 6BG T: 01223 891723 info@abingtonpottery.co.uk www.abingtonpottery.co.uk
2 King Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1LN (next to d’Arry’s restaurant) T: 01223 323000 www.boudoirfemme.co.uk also online at www.miinto.co.uk
Based 8 miles south east of Cambridge in a 15th Century listed building, Abington Pottery offers handmade stoneware pottery products made on the premises.
Award winning, independent fashion boutique, Boudoir Femme is home to some of the most desirable designer womenswear labels & accessories in Cambridge. Labels stocked include American Vintage, By Malene Birger, Maison Scotch, Equipment, Chie Mihara, Sam Edelman, MIH Jeans and more. .
The Angel Bookshop
Burwash Manor
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2 Benet Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3QN T: 01223 316244 enquiries@angelbookshop.co.uk www.angelbookshop.co.uk
New Road, Barton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7EY info@burwashmanor.com www.burwashmanor.com
The Angel Bookshop, just off King’s Parade, is an unmissable treat for booklovers of all ages, specialising in good books at discounted prices, half-price children’s picture books, traditional toys, book-related children’s clothes and tableware, and beautiful and unusual cards and gifts. Just arrived: the quirky Jellycats family of soft toys..
16 independent shops offering clothing, wine, gifts, toys and childrens wear, new and vintage house and garden furniture. Open 7 days a week, with tea rooms, beauty salon, farm walks, free parking and children’s play area.
Angela Reed - Furniture & Fine Things
Byard Art
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14 King’s Parade, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1SJ T: 01223 464646 info@byardart.co.uk www.byardart.co.uk
Market Hill, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1HQ T: 01799 520056 shop@angelareed.co.uk www.angelareed.co.uk We offer inspirational, unique and great value furniture and home accessories. 13 stylish rooms in the heart of Saffron Walden, we are dedicated to offering the highest quality service and products and hope to welcome you soon.
Ben Hayward Cycles
Independent gallery, established in 1993, with a rolling exhibitions programme of contemporary art displayed over two floors, opposite King’s College Chapel. Original paintings, sculpture, mixed media art, photography, original prints, ceramics and handmade jewellery by established and emerging artists from across the UK.
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69 Trumpington Street, Cambridge, Cambridgshire, CB2 1RJ T: 01223 352294 info@benhaywardcycles.com www.benhaywardcycles.com Established in 1912, we hope to balance traditional high standards of service with forward looking attitudes tempered by experience. New products are vigorously researched and tested, new service methods adopted, customer comment encouraged and acted upon. Stockists of Airnimal, Alex Moulton, Brompton, Dawes, Marin, Pashley, Sabbath, Trek and Whyte bicycles.
Billy’s Bike & Skate Store
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The Cambridge Toy Shop
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15/16 Sussex Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1PA T: 01223 309010 info@cambridgetoyshop.com enquiries@cambridgetoyshop.co.uk Two floors packed full of toys and games for all ages. We are right in the heart of town and our friendly team can show you some of the best new toys available as well as some old favorites. Come and join in the fun!
Cambridge University Press Bookshop
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15 Burleigh Street, Cambridge, Cambridgshire, CB1 1DG T: 01223 568368 sales@billys.co.uk www.billys.co.uk
1 Trinity Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1SZ T: 01223 333333 bookshop@cambridge.org www.cambridge.org/uk/bookshop
The place to go for BMX bikes, Scooters, Rollerskates and much more. Billy’s stock a large selection from top brand names and is staffed by knowledgeable enthusiasts who participate in the sports.
The Cambridge University Press Bookshop and The Learning Centre are in the heart of the city centre. We look forward to welcoming you - come and see us for all your learning requirements.
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» Shopping Cambridge Wine Merchants
The Cambridge Gift Shop Peas Hill, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3AD T: 01223 313991 thecambridgegiftshop.com
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2 King’s Parade, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1SJ T: 01223 309309 www.cambridgewine.com
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INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE MERCHANT OF THE YEAR 2012 . The UK’s no.1 Wine Merchant. 4 Cambridge branches, 350 whiskies, 800 wines, spirits, liqueurs, local ales, mead, cider, miniatures, fine wines, Havana cigars. Tasting bars, expert advice, private client/wholesale accounts. Suppliers to Oxford and Cambridge Colleges since 1993. Open 7 days.
Grand Arcade
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St Andrew Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3BJ T: 01223 302601 info@grandarcade.co.uk www.grandarcade.co.uk Grand Arcade is the region’s premier shopping destination offering three sky-lit floors of fashion, beauty, food, home and technology retailers in the heart of Cambridge. The award-winning centre, anchored by the nation’s favourite department store John Lewis, features an exciting mix of over 55 designer and high street brands.
Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery
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6/7 Green Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3JU T: 01223 461333 cambridge@hkjewellery.co.uk www.hkjewellery.co.uk Specialists in bespoke jewellery including engagement rings, wedding rings and eternity rings. Locally handmade jewellery on display including the ‘Cambridge Collection’, inspired by the city.
Hive Antiques
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3 Dales Brewery, Gwydir Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2LJ T: 01223 300269 hiveantiques@live.co.uk www.hiveantiques.co.uk Situated just off Mill Road, right opposite a public car park, our stock includes antique furniture, woodcarvings, silver, glass, china, tiles, Persian rugs, books, tribal art, antiquities, militaria, modernist and retro items. Open 7 days a week. Other antique shops nearby.
The Cambridge Gift Shop is located adjacent to the Tourist Information Centre on Peas Hill, in the historic heart of the city. Often referred to as an Aladdin’s cave, we offer a large selection of gifts for you to take home, all selected with care and sold with pride! The Cambridge Gift Shop is a family business that prides itself on customer care; we are here to satisfy your needs whether it’s a simple map or postcard or something from our exclusive Cambridge University Gift Range. We also offer a 1 hour film screening, giving visitors an insight into the history of the Cambridge Colleges, located in the Historic Court Rooms, found opposite the shop.
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Hotel Chocolat
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3 Petty Cury, Cambridge, Cambridgshire, CB2 3NE T: 01223 367082 customerservice@hotelchocolat.co.uk www.hotelchocolat.co.uk This Season, head to Hotel Chocolat, luxury British Chocolatier and Cocoa Grower. Immerse yourself in our stylish chocolate shop and discover our devotion to making exciting chocolate by unearthing exceptional ingredients and using plenty of passion. Find out for yourself, drop in and bliss out with our free in store chocolate tasting.
Âť Shopping Millers Music Centre & Ken Stevens Music
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12 Sussex Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1PW T: 01223 354452 www.millersmusic.co.uk
MILLER’S MUSIC CENTRE and KEN STEVENS MUSIC in Sussex Street for everything musical. See and try over 100 PIANOS and 2000 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS available on 3 years INTEREST FREE CREDIT or BACK RENTAL. Massive range of SHEET MUSIC, accessories and Classical CDs. Established 1856.
Modish
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3 Green Street, Cambridge, Cambridgehire, CB2 3JU T: 01223 354436 www.modishonline.co.uk The Guardian Newspaper named Modish as one of the UK’s top 100 Ladies Shoe shops. The reason? Well, our shoes look great! But we’re not just a pretty face each pair is road tested, so you know they feel great too. Why not pop in to see what the fuss is about?
Nord
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36 Bridge Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1UW T: 01223 321884 www.nordesign.co.uk Nord is a unique independent Scandinavian design store, proudly stocking a number of internationally acclaimed designer brands. Renowned for its minimal, functional and simple style; modern Scandinavian design epitomises retro chic. Whether you are looking for a new piece of furniture, a fabulous set of fabrics, clothing or gift, Nord offers an eye-opening selection of designer products that you simply won’t find anywhere else in Cambridge.
Podarok
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12 Bene’t Street, Cambridge, CB2 3PT T: 01223 314411 info@podarok.co.uk www.podarok.co.uk Podarok is an independent, boutique gift shop on Cambridge’s historic Bene’t Street, offering a wide range of products including jewellery; handmade leather satchels and accessories; decorative household items, including lampshades, cushions, ceramics, clocks, and kitchenware; as well as a huge range of interesting bits and bobs, to suit all tastes and interests.
Primavera
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10 King’s Parade, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1UY T: 01223 357708 contactprimavera@aol.com www.artandcrafts.co.uk Located opposite King’s College, three floors filled with the most unique collection of British jewellery, artwork, studio ceramics, glass, textiles and sculpture. Work by famous makers mingles with Cambridge artists.
Why not buy a lasting image of Cambridge to hang on your wall? Cambridge Images is a growing collection of striking colour and black & white photographs of Cambridge available to purchase online.
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» Shopping The Cambridge Raincoat Company The original fashion raincoat for upright bicycles info@cambridgeraincoats.co.uk www.cambridgeraincoats.co.uk
Royal Selangor
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17 Rose Crescent, Cambridge, Cambridgshire, CB2 3LL T: 01223 366973 www.royalselangor.com Stylish pewter and silver of high quality for the home and as gifts. Delectable choices for christenings, weddings and treats. The only shop in the UK dedicated to Royal Selangor’s products.
Talking T’s
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37 Bridge Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1UW T: 01223 302411 shop@t-shirts.co.uk www.t-shirts.co.uk An independent family run T-shirt shop and a long standing favourite with locals, visitors, and students. Official University clothing plus our own range of exclusive designs hand-printed in our Cambridge workshop. Open 7 days a week or you can shop online.
Townsends Light Blue Cycle Centre
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72 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1EP T: 01223 315845 sales@lightblue.co.uk www.lightblue.co.uk
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Serving Cambridge and the surrounding area since 1895, Townsends Cycles have a wide range of cycles to suit all tastes. We offer a full repair service for most brands of cycles..
This is Cambridge T: 07766 741721 www.this-is-cambridge.co.uk
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Cambridge Raincoats were originally designed to provide chic, versatile, all-year-round wet weather protection for people who want to look good in wet weather, on and off their bicycles, whatever the occasion. Made from high performance fabrics which are breathable, coldproof, washable and waterproof, the versatile lightweight coats are available in a range of jewel colours as well as more conventional tones and made in England with a Savile Row pedigree. The coats encapsulate the best of traditional thinking with 21st century innovation, like Cambridge itself. Not just for bicycles, not just for rainy days.
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We offer unique gifts inspired by Cambridge history, facts and stories. Our products are locally designed and hand printed in limited editions. We offer a free, daily bicycle courier service within the city, so you can receive your products during your visit. We hope you enjoy our city.
The Grafton
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The Grafton, Cambridge, Cambridgshire, CB1 1PS T: 01223 316201 www.graftoncentre.co.uk Just a ten minute walk from the city, The Grafton is ideal for a great day out with a wide variety of stores, cafés and restaurants and an eight screen Vue cinema. Open 7 days a week with late night shopping every Wednesday to 8pm. For more information visit: www.graftoncentre.co.uk.
» Attractions Arts & Heritage Anglesey Abbey, Garden and Lode Mill, National Trust
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Quy Road, Lode, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9EJ T: 01223 810080 angleseyabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/angleseyabbey Step into the elegant country house and uncover the personality behind the luxury, including a collection of rare clocks and works of art. Explore the magnificent 114 acres of gardens, packed with colour and scent throughout the year. Discover historic Lode Mill and Hoe Fen Wildlife Discovery Area.
Anglia Ruskin Arts
The Round Church Visitor Centre Bridge Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1UB T: 01223 311602 roundchurch@christianheritage.org.uk www.christianheritage.org.uk/roundchurch
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East Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1PT T: 0845 196 2635 www.anglia.ac.uk/arts At Anglia Ruskin University we are extremely proud of our involvement in the arts which includes our free programme of Friday lunchtime concerts, the eclectic mix of productions at the Mumford Theatre, and our calendar of exhibitions in our on-campus Ruskin Gallery; all are open to the public.
Cambridge American Cemetery
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Madingley Road, Coton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7PH T: 01954 210350 cambridge@abmc.gov www.abmc.gov/cemeteries/cemeteries/ca.php The American Cemetery located near Madingley contains the burials of Americans who lost their lives while serving in Britain during the Second World War. May through September, free daily tours 11.00am and 2.00pm. Telephone or email cambridge@abmc.gov
Cambridge and County Folk Museum
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2/3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AQ T: 01223 355159 info@folkmuseum.org.uk www.folkmuseum.org.uk Discover a vibrant, friendly museum that provides a fun exploration of the story of Cambridge and Cambridgeshire people, which is located in a beautiful 17th Century timber-framed building.
Cambridge Science Centre
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18 Jesus Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8BQ info@cambridgesciencecentre.org www.cambridgesciencecentre.org Get hands-on with some of the best science and technology from the city of Cambridge and around the world. Visit a space of exploration for adults and families packed with amazing interactive exhibits, lively shows and inspiring workshops.
An ideal start to your trip. Enrich your stay with the only permanent exhibition introducing Cambridge’s history plus a relaxing and informative history film. Older than the University, The Round Church has been a central landmark in Cambridge for nearly 900 years, known to hundreds of famous faces. ‘Beautiful church and a fascinating window into history’ • • • • •
Small entrance charge | Children free Open daily 10am-5pm except Sunday mornings Film in French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese Excellent but inexpensive guided walks of the city | Wed am/Sun pm Services: www.stag.org Congregation grew too large for the building
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» Attractions Arts & Heritage Cambridge University Library
Official Guided Tours Tourist Information Centre, The Guildhall, Peas Hill, Cambridge, CB2 3AD T: 01223 457574 tours@cambridge.gov.uk www.visitcambridge.org/official-tours
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West Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9DR T: 01223 333000 www.lib.cam.ac.uk
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The University Library is a copyright library, it holds over 7 million books & periodicals, and a million maps. The library has an exhibition centre in which members of the public can enjoy the riches of its collection. Exhibitions run for six months at a time.
Denny Abbey Farmland Museum
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Ely Road, Waterbeach, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9PQ T: 01223 860988 info@farmlandmuseum.org.uk www.dennyfarmlandmuseum.org.uk Explore the rural life of Cambridgeshire. Discover stories of Benedictine monks, Knights Templar and Franciscan nuns. Experience Denny’s farming past, visit a 1940s farm worker’s cottage, village shop and much more!
The Fitzwilliam Museum
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Trumpington Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1RB T: 01223 332900 www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk World-class collections of art and antiquities spanning centuries and civilizations. Experience masterpieces of the paintings collection including works by Titian, Da Vinci, Canaletto, Constable, Monet, Renoir, and Picasso. Discover treasures from silver to ceramics, coins, armour, prints, illuminated manuscripts, arts of the East and antiquities from Egypt, Greece and Rome. Free admission.
Great St. Mary’s Church
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Senate House Hill, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3PQ T: 01223 462171 www.gsm.cam.ac.uk See the panoramic views of cambridge and the Colleges from the top of the tower. The original ring of 12 bells, inspired the Big Ben chimes. This beautiful church has a rich heritage and unique features, and has played a significant part in the history of the University and City of Cambridge over 800 years.
The Official Guided walking tours visit some of the most famous University colleges, as well as the hidden gems. Led by fully qualified Cambridge Blue/ Green Badge Guides, these tours blend history and fun facts to offer a lively 2 hours of entertainment and knowledge. Where possible, tours enter the world-famous King’s College Chapel plus another college, but in a city teeming with history there’s lots more to show you. If you only have a couple of hours in the beautiful city of Cambridge, make the most of them with an Official Guided Tour!
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High Lodge Thetford Forest Suffolk, IP27 0AF T: 01842 816022 www.forestry.gov.uk/highlodge High Lodge at Thetford Forest is the Forestry Commission’s premier recreation site in the East of England. You can walk, cycle, play, picnic, book a barbecue or simply relax and enjoy the forest. (Site entry fee applies. Discovery Pass available.)
» Attractions Arts & Heritage Kettle’s Yard
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Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AQ T: 01223 748100 mail@kettlesyard.cam.ac.uk www.kettlesyard.co.uk A major collection of 20th Century paintings and sculptures exhibited in a beautiful house of unique character. Also, temporary exhibitions in the gallery with changing contemporary and modern art exhibitions.
Museum of Classical Archaeology
IWM Duxford Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR T: 01223 835000 www.iwm.org.uk Map 1: F6
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Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9DA T: 01223 335153 www.classics.cam.ac.uk/museum The Museum houses and displays one of the largest, and perhaps the finest collections of plaster casts of Greek and Roman Sculpture in the world. The museum is situated on the first floor of the University Faculty of Classics, in a purpose-built gallery’.
National Horseracing Museum
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99 High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk , CB8 8JH T: 01638 667333 www.nhrm.co.uk Discover the stories of racing - the people, the horses and the history. But if its fun you are after, make your way to the Practical Gallery. Dress up in racing silks. Ride the racehorse simulator. Talk to staff and hear what life was like as a stable lad. Equine Tours available.
New Hall Art Collection
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Murray Edwards College, Huntingdon Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0DF T: 01223 762100 www.art.newhall.cam.ac.uk The New Hall Art Collection is a permanent collection of contemporary art by women artists. With more than 350 artworks, it is the largest and most significant collection of art by women in Europe.
Newmarket Racecourses
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Westfield House, The Links, Newmarket, Suffolk , CB8 0TG T: 0844 579 3010 www.newmarketracecourses.co.uk Newmarket Racecourses and it’s two magical racecourses not only provide the exhilarating excitement of world class flat racing and music nights that rock the East of England, but it also provides great value family days and award-winning restaurants! Have a fantastic day out at Newmarket Racecourses in 2013.
IWM Duxford takes you on an unforgettable journey through the history of aviation in times of war and peace. Set within the most original Second World War airfield in Europe, IWM Duxford is a vibrant museum that marries its fascinating past with contemporary displays, interactive exhibitions and exciting events. Wander amongst hundreds of famous aircraft and find out more about the people behind the machines that changed our lives forever. New in 2013: Historic Duxford exhibition Don’t miss our new permanent exhibition which explores RAF Duxford’s exciting past. Opening in March 2013. Children under 16 go free (except on air shows). IWM Duxford is situated at Junction 10 of the M11, approximately 15 minutes from Cambridge.
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» Attractions Arts & Heritage Oliver Cromwell’s House
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29 St Mary’s Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4HF T: 01353 662062 www.olivercromwellshouse.co.uk Experience what domestic life would have been like in the 17th Century in a variety of re-created period rooms. Visit Mrs Cromwell’s kitchen, try dressing-up or playing with the toys of the time or venture into the Haunted Bedroom if you dare! Audio handsets bring the story of this impressive House to life. Guided tours and group visits welcome.
The Polar Museum
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Lensfield Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1ER T: 01223 336540 www.spri.cam.ac.uk/museum/ The Polar Museum at the Scott Polar Research Institute holds a unique collection of artefacts, journals, paintings, photographs, clothing equipment, maps and other materials illustrating polar exploration, history and science. Come and find out how past discoveries in the Arctic and Antarctic help today’s scientists to investigate our changing environment.
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
University Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology Downing Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3DZ T: 01223 333516 www.maa.cam.ac.uk
Explore traditional cultures from all parts of the world. The Gallery of World prehistory and local Archaeology provides a comprehensive survey from the origins of mankind to the present rise of literate civilisation. For the Cambridge region the story is continued through the Roman period into post-medieval times. Disabled Access.
University Museum of Zoology
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The museum houses a spectacular collection of fossil animals and plants of all geological ages, from all over the world. The collection allows a ready appreciation of the major changes of life through geological time. Disabled Access.
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Station Road, Shepreth, Cambridgeshire, SG8 6PZ T: 01763 262226 office@sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk www.sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk Shepreth Wildlife Park, set in natural grounds, is home to tigers, otters, monkeys, reptiles and even creepy crawlies! Since it opened its doors to the public in 1984, the Wildlife Park has become one of East Anglia’s major attractions. A fun day out for all the family. Annual Pass & Family Discount Cards available.
Don’t forget if you’re staying in or around Cambridge, you can find our full listings of what’s on at: www.visitcambridge.org
Trinity Chapel Image Courtesy of Keith Taylor www.cambridgeimages.co.uk
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Downing Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3EJ T: 01223 336650 www.zoo.cam.ac.uk/museum View materials collected by Charles Darwin from his famous voyage on the ‘Beagle’. The museum contains a collection of zoological specimens used for teaching and research. There are displays of marine invertebrates, exotic birds and mammal skeletons, included within a survey of the animal kingdom. Disabled Access.
Downing Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3EQ T: 01223 333456 www.sedgwickmuseum.org
Shepreth Wildlife Park
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» Attractions Arts & Heritage Whipple Museum of the History of Science
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Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH T: 01223 330906 www.hps.cam.ac.uk/whipple Founded in 1944 by the gift of Mr R S Whipple, and housed in the historic 17th Century free School, the Whipple Museum has an internationally known collection of early scientific instruments dating from the 14th Century.
Wicken Fen Nature Reserve, National Trust
Cambridge University Botanic Garden 1 Brookside Cambridge CB2 1JE T: 01223 336265 F: 01223 336278 www.botanic.cam.ac.uk Map 3: C5
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Lode Lane, Wicken, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5XP T: 01353 720274 wickenfen@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wickenfen A window onto a lost East Anglian landscape, Wicken Fen is home to a spectacular array of birds, insects and wildflowers. Wildlife viewing, walking trails, boat trips, cycle hire, historic Fen Cottage and family events throughout the year.
Williams Art & Hot Numbers Coffee
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5 and 6 Dale’s Brewery, Gwydir Street, Cambridge CB1 2LJ T: 01223 311687 / 359966 E: info@hotnumbersCoffee.co.uk www.williamsart.co.uk Williams Art’s gallery and Hot Numbers’ gourmet coffee-house share a delightful, informal space in an iconic Victorian brewery where you can savour a perfect blend of inspiring art and the finest coffees, teas and light bites. Open seven days, live music Thursday evenings (visit www.hotnumberscoffee.co.uk for details).
Wysing Arts Centre
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Fox Road, Bourn, Cambridgeshire, CB23 2TX T: 01954 718881 E: info@wysingartscentre.org www.wysingartscentre.org One of Europe’s leading centres for the visual arts. Artists come here to test new ways of working, often in collaboration with the public, through innovative events, exhibitions, retreats and residencies. Open 12–5pm every day during exhibitions and at specific times for ongoing and regular events.
Wimpole Estate
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Old Wimpole Road, Arrington, Royston, Herts, SG8 0BW T: 01223 206000 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wimpole Take a walk around the impressive Wimpole Hall, with glorious stately rooms; the atmospheric Walled Kitchen Garden and Home Farm to see the old and the new side by side. Stride out across the parkland to the folly and meet some of our rare breed sheep, cattle and Shire horses.
The Cambridge University Botanic Garden was opened in 1846 by John Henslow, mentor to Charles Darwin, and today showcases over 8000 plant species from around the globe, including nine National Plant Collections and the best arboretum in the region. Landscape highlights include the Winter Garden, the richly-fragranced Scented Garden, the buzzing Bee Borders and the unique Systematic Beds. The Glasshouse displays range from architectural cactus to flamboyant, tropical rainforests. Opening daily at 10am, the Cambridge University Botanic Garden is an inspiration year-round, and an exciting introduction to the natural world for families (children can borrow our free Young Explorer backpacks). Garden Café and Botanic Garden Shop also open daily.
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» Eating & Drinking Auntie’s Tea Shop
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CB1 Internet Café
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1 St Marys Passage, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3PQ T: 01223 315641 www.auntiesteashop.co.uk
32 Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2AD T: 01223 576306 www.cb1.com
Ideally situated in the city centre and overlooking the Senate House, Auntie’s offers traditional waitress service and excellent food. We serve breakfasts, light lunches, sandwiches, paninis and baguettes. Cakes freshly baked on the premises (gluten free selection available).
Come and visit the oldest internet café in the world! We offer a unique experience for our customers to come and relax, enjoy fresh coffee, homemade cakes and a selection of organic and locally sourced food, specialising in vegan and gluten free. Regular live music and local artwork on display.
Baroosh
CB2 Bistro
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8 Market Passage, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3PF T: 01223 309796 baroosh.cambridge@mcmullens.co.uk www.baroosh.co.uk
5–7 Norfolk Street, Cambridge, Cambridgehire, CB1 2LD T: 01223 508355 www.CB2Bistro.com
Cambridge’s premium over 21’s bar & kitchen. Perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner, coffee, wine or evening cocktails. Situated right in the heart of the city and spread over 4 mezzanine levels, Baroosh is great for food with family, birthday functions with friends or important business meetings.
Café Naz
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Cambridge’s most relaxed meeting and eating place, beautiful piazza very close to Anglia Ruskin University, The Grafton Centre and Vue Cinema. Homemade food in a relaxing environment either indoors or outside. Ideal for parties and students. Well known for music and other events. A friendly environment with free wi-fi.
Chilford Hall
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45-47 Castle St, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AH T: 01223 363666 www.cafenaz.co.uk
Balsham Road, Linton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4LE T: 01223 895600 events@chilfordhall.co.uk www.chilfordhall.co.uk
Café Naz is set over two storeys & is located within walking distance from the city centre. The restaurant offers the perfect location whether you’re planning a quiet evening with friends in the intimate ground floor setting or a special celebration in the party area upstairs seating up to 80 guests.
Chilford Hall Vineyard is just 20 minutes from Cambridge and produces single estate, award winning wines. Vineyard tours and tastings are of 90 minute duration. Starting in the Winery, the entire wine making process is explained and by following one of the Vineyard Trails you can see how the vines are grown.
Café on the Round
The Clarendon Arms
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16 Round Church Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8AD T: 01223 308279 buy@cafeontheround.co.uk www.cafeontheround.co.uk
35-36 Clarendon Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1JX T: 01223 971015 www.clarendoncambridge.com
Come and choose from our wide selection of teas, indulge in a hot chocolate or enjoy possibly the best coffee in town. Enjoy a breakfast baguette throughout the day or your favourite sandwich toasted. Select an ice cream milkshake, cold beverage or lots of sweet treats… eat in or take away.
A warm and charming traditional back street pub in the heart of the city. Famed for its fantastic British food, well kept real ale and eclectic bottle beer range. With log fires burning all winter. Visit us even if it is just to try one of our famous scotch eggs!
Café at the Library
D’Arry’s Cookhouse and Wine Shop
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3rd Floor, Cambridge Central Library, Cambridge, CB2 3QD Entrance via the 1st floor of the Grand Arcade T: 01223 728520 The Café at the Library offers a quiet retreat in the centre of Cambridge where customers can relax, read a newspaper or browse the internet whilst enjoying freshly prepared food at very reasonable prices. Our food offer includes freshly made breakfasts, fairtrade coffees, hot lunches and a selection of delicious cakes and biscuits. The perfect place to meet and eat in Cambridge!
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2–4 King Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1LN T: 01223 505015 info@darrys.co.uk www.darrys.co.uk ‘d’Arry’s delivers, what is Essentially English food from pan to plate without fussing too much, they prefer to let the ingredients speak for themselves. The menu is prepared from scratch and the ingredients, where possible, are sourced from the UK with seasonally changing specials.
» Eating & Drinking De Luca Cucina and Bar
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Fitzbillies
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83 Regent Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1AW T: 01223 356666 www.delucacucina.co.uk
51-52 Trumpington Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1RG T: 01223 352500 www.fitzbillies.com
De Luca Cucina and Bar is a modern Italian restaurant and cocktail bar located in the heart of Cambridge, offering an environment where you can eat great food, enjoy superb wines and drink fantastic cocktails. Widely recommended as the best Italian Restaurant in Cambridge.
Fitzbillies has been famed for its Chelsea buns since 1922. It now serves dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, in addition to the bakery and cafe which are open seven days a week.
DoJo Noodle Bar
The Fountain
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1-2 Millers Yard, Mill Lane, Off Trumpington Street, Cambridge City Centre CB2 1RQ T: 01223 363471 www.dojonoodlebar.co.uk Seductive flavours, alluringly exotic, delectably rich, NOODLES, Our Passion, Our Reason to be. “so good” Passport Foodie “some of the best value for money in Cambridge” worldtravelguide.net ”delicious” Cambridge Insider “excellent....generous portions” Hardens “absolutely gorgeous...” Local Secrets “outstandingly fresh” Squaremeal.
Don Pasquale
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12 Market Hill, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3NJ T: 01223 367063 www.donpasquale.co.uk
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12 Regent Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1DB T: 01223 366540 info@fountaincambridge.co.uk www.fountaincambridge.co.uk The Fountain is Cambridge’s most contemporary venue. The newly modernized late night bar has a unique style, with an extensive selection of premium drinks. Spread across 3-floors, The Fountain also offers an eclectic programme of events, from forward thinking club nights and live music, to slam poetry nights.
Galleria Restaurant
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Situated on the market square, in the centre of Cambridge Don Pasquale is one of the city’s longest standing and most admired restaurants. Thought of by many local residents as the original and best Italian restaurant in Cambridge - this family run establishment has stood on Market Hill for over 35 years.
33 Bridge Street, Cambridge, Cambridegshire, CB2 1UW T: 01223 362054 www.galleriacambridge.co.uk The Galleria is a celebrated independent restaurant by Magdalene Bridge. The modern British fusion menu has influences from around the world, served in a stylish contemporary interior or on the terraces outside for al fresco dining.
The Eagle
Giraffe
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Christ’s Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1NP T: 01223 300707 www.giraffe.net
8 Bene’t Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3QN T: 01223 505020 gkpubs.co.uk/pubs-in-cambridge/eagle-pub A traditional English pub dating back to the 16th Century, serving breakfast, lunch and evening meals. Historical features include the RAF bar with its world-famous ceiling, the room in which ‘the secret of life’ was announced and its own ghost!
Giraffe, The global restaurant in Cambridge, is a family run restaurant that guarantees to put a smile on your face. Giraffe welcomes you for your food and drink favourites, from breakfast through to dinner.
Eraina Taverna
The Green Man Public House
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2 Free School Lane (off Bene’t Street), Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3QA T: 01223 368786 Near the Market Square and with a real cosmopolitan flair to it, the Eraina Taverna, the oldest restaurant in Cambridge, serves a wide range of Greek and international dishes.
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59 High Street, Grantchester, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9NF T: 01223 844669 www.thegreenmangrantchester.co.uk Situated in the heart of the most poetic village in Cambridge, The Green Man in Grantchester draws you up from the meadows through to expansive, verdant beer garden. Attractive but unfussy, the pub arrest with its unusually thorough commitment to local sourcing, fresh cooking, lovingly cared-for cask ales and personable conversation.
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» Eating & Drinking Harriets Café Tearooms
The Green Coffee Company The Guildhall, Peas Hill, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3AD T: 01223 353013 www.thegreencoffeecompany.com
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16/17 Green Street, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3JU T: 01223 356443 harrietscafetearooms.co.uk Map 3: B3
If its breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea, Harriets has much to offer. All our dishes are made on the premises, many to family recipes, using UK sourced ingredients. Indulge in a fresh cooked breakfast or simply pop in for leaf tea and handmade cakes!
La Raza
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4-6 Rose Crescent, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3LL T: 01223 464550 info@laraza.co.uk www.laraza.co.uk Reasonably priced tapas style food served at lunch and dinner complimented by an extensive cocktail and wine list. After dinner La Raza becomes a popular late night bar often with live music and dj’s. Due to its poularity bookings are recomended at weekends.
Lucky Star Chinese Buffet
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1 Floor, Cambridge Leisure Park, Clifton Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 7DY T: 01223 244277 www.luckystarcambridge.co.uk At Lucky Star we cook traditional, authentic Chinese food with a great variety of dishes and a Teppanyaki Bar in the evenings; our customers love the choice. Enjoy as much of our delicious food as you like for one price.
Michaelhouse Café
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St Michael’s Church, Trinity Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1SU T: 01223 309147 www.michaelhousecafe.co.uk Unique fresh food café in stunningly re-ordered medieval church in the very centre of Cambridge. Delicious breakfasts, lunches and all day coffee and cakes.
The Green Coffee Company can be found situated in the historic Guildhall building, in the heart of the city centre, just around the corner from the Market Square and stone’s throw from Cambridge’s central shopping district. Try our Fairtrade Organic coffee, teas or chocolate and discover for yourself why our customers tell us that we have the best tasting coffee in the city. We also offer an enticing selection of freshly made baguettes, hot panini, cakes and snacks, which can be enjoyed in the main café or in the sunshine in our paved outdoor seating area.
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The Mitre
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17 Bridge Street, Cambridge, CB2 1UF T: 01223 358403 mitrecambridge@nicholsonspubs.com www.nicholsononspubs.co.uk/themitrecambridge The Mitre dates back to 1752.The Mitre is a traditional pub and dining room in the heart of the city. We offer 8 cask ales as well as a variety of premium drinks. Full table service is available in our dining room serving English classics.
» Eating & Drinking The Navigator
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Restaurant Alimentum
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63 High Street, Little Shelford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5ES T: 01223 843901 www.simplygreatthaifood.co.uk Located in the Village of Little Shelford, a short journey out of Cambridge - The Navigator offers a welcoming traditional pub environment - its interior is a place of low beams, exposed brickwork and wooden furniture. There is also a superb authentic Thai menu.
152–154 Hills Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 8PB T: 01223 413000 Reservations@restaurantalimentum.co.uk www.restaurantalimentum.co.uk
The Old Spring
The River Bar Steak House and Grill
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1 Ferry Path, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1HB www.theoldspring.co.uk theoldspring@hotmail.co.uk
With one Michelin Star, Three AA Rosettes and in the Top 100 Restaurants in the UK, Alimentum is the destination for visitors to Cambridge. This fine dining restaurant serves Modern European cuisine and award winning wines. The stylish décor creates a friendly and relaxed atmosphere for your enjoyment.
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Quayside, Cambridge, Cambrideshire, CB5 8AQ T: 01223 307030 www.riverbarsteakhouse.com
Just a short walk from the River Cam, The Old Spring is a spacious pub with comfy sofas, a roaring fire and large outdoor terrace area. The pub offers a selection of real ales alongside a distinctive menu prepared on site utilising the freshest produce by a team of five chefs.
We are located on the river, just off the boardwalk at Quayside, with breathtaking views of Magdalene College. We serve the most tender, full flavoured steak, only ever using the finest prime beef aged for 28 days. Also from the grill, fresh fish and vegetarian dishes. Great cocktails and lovely staff.
Orchard Tea Gardens
The Riceboat
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45-47 Mill Way, Grantchester, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9ND T: 01223 551125 www.orchard-grantchester.com
37 Newnham Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9EY T: 01223 302800 info@riceboat.co.uk www.riceboat.com
The Orchard is a beautiful corner of England where time stands still. Come relax and soak up the genteel setting over morning coffee, light luncheon or traditional afternoon tea.
Patisserie Valerie
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1-2 Bridge Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1UA T: 01223 365293 www.patisserie-valerie.co.uk
The Rice Boat is an award-winning Indian restaurant specializing in the South Indian cuisine of Kerala. The food is freshly prepared, very different to the usual Indian restaurants, and authentic. At the Rice Boat, you are guaranteed a unique taste experience, healthily prepared food and a refreshingly different selection of dishes.
Strada
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17 Trinity Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1TB T: 01223 352166 www.strada.co.uk A few minutes walk from Trinity College, Strada is a beautifully designed contemporary restaurant and bar with a small terrace for al fresco dining. The restaurant seats just over 100 guests and is conveniently located for pre and post theatre dinners, taking a break from shopping or exploring the city’s many attractions.
In our havens of self-indulgence, you will discover hand-made cakes and patisserie, continental breakfasts, lunches, the finest teas and coffees and an atmosphere that is unique to Patisserie Valerie.
Rainbow Café
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9a King’s Parade, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1SJ T: 01223 321551 info@rainbowcafe.co.uk www.rainbowcafe.co.uk Award winning vegetarian/vegan restaurant opposite King’s College gates. Famous for gluten and allergy-free cuisine.
Ta Bouche
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10-15 Market Passage, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3PF T: 01223 462277 info@tabouche.co.uk www.tabouche.co.uk Traditional British dishes complimented with a selection of world cuisine and daily specials. Popular restaurant and cafe serving brunch, lunch, afternoon teas and dinner. After dinner Ta Bouche transforms into an atmospheric bar with a great cocktail list. Al fresco drinking and dining available all year round.
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» Eating & Drinking Teacake at Shepreth
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ADC Theatre
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8 Meldreth Road, Shepreth, Nr Royston, Herts, SG8 6PS T: 07565567023 www.teacakeatshepreth.co.uk
Park Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8AS T: 01223 300085 boxoffice@adctheatre.com www.adctheatre.com www.corpusplayroom.com
Teacake at Shepreth, 350 year old thatched cottage with tea room and garden. Home made cakes and light meals. Pretty village with two open gardens and wildlife park.
Run almost entirely by students, the ADC Theatre is the country’s oldest University playhouse, presenting a varied and vibrant programme of up to four shows a night alongside fringe venue the Corpus Playroom. Home to the prestigious Cambridge Footlights, our alumni include Sir Derek Jacobi, Stephen Fry and Mitchell and Webb.
The Three Horseshoes
Cambridge Arts Theatre
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21, High Street, Harston, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 7PX T: 01223 871570 www.simplygreatthaifood.co.uk Located in Harston, a short journey out of Cambridge on the A10 - The Three Horseshoes, Harston offers a bright and vibrant local pub with a bustling bar, stylish interiors, a guaranteed friendly smile on arrival. There is also a superb authentic Thai menu.
6 St Edwards Passage, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3PJ T: 01223 503333 www.cambridgeartstheatre.com
Zizzi Restaurant
Cambridge Bike Tours
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One of the region’s liveliest and most exciting venues, Cambridge Arts Theatre boasts a 75 year history of high quality productions, with many playing prior to or post-West End.
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47-53 Regent Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1AB T: 01223 365599 www.zizzi.co.uk
6 Elm Street, Nr Parker’s Piece, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1EJ T: 07598 925243 T: 01223 366868 info@cambridgebiketours.co.uk www.cambridgebiketours.co.uk
Overlooking the stunning Parker’s Piece, our restaurant is at the top of the high street, offering Italian tapas (cichetti), bigger, thinner Rustica pizzas, Italian classic pastas, delicious meat and fish dishes, organic gelato made exclusively for Zizzi and much more...
Truly the best way to see as much of Cambridge as possible (No.1 tour on Tripadvisor). City, Grantchester and River Pub tours on antique, mountain or electric bikes. We take a leisurely pace to really soak up the atmosphere.
Cambridge Chauffeur Punts
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Silver Street Bridge, Cambridge, CB3 9EU T: 01223 354164 / 07966157059 matthew@punting-in-cambridge.co.uk www.punting-in-cambridge.co.uk Established 1993 we offer guided river tours of the college ‘Backs’ shared or non sharing. We can cater to up to 120 people. Evening tours can have a Thai meal while we punt you past the famous colleges. We also have self hire punts if you wish to punt yourself.
For more information on the best places to dine visit: www.visitcambridge.org A juicy burger from Giraffe
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» Entertainment & Leisure Cambridge Food Tour
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16 Bermuda Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3JX T: 01223 370054 hello@foodiehaunts.net www.cambridgefoodtour.com The best of Cambridge and British food. Experience Cambridge through the eyes of a Foodie on a walking tour along the colleges, uncover hidden Cambridge enjoying at least 7 food tastings and English tipples, and finish at a “Prêt à Porter Foodie shop”. £ 50 pp.
Cambridge International Piano Series
Cambridge Corn Exchange Wheeler Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3QE Tel: 01223 357 851 enquiries@cambridge.gov.uk www.cornex.co.uk Map 3: D5
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West Road Concert Hall, 11 West Road, Cambridge CB3 9DP T: 01223 357851 For leaflet email: info@hazardchase.co.uk www.hazardchase.co.uk/events_and_festivals/cambridge_ international_piano_series_12_13 Second season in exciting piano recital series in which leading international pianists perform their favourite pieces – including: 30 January (Joyce Yang), 6 March (Barry Douglas), 15 May 2013 (Martin Roscoe).
Cambridge Junction
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Cambridge Junction, Cambridge Leisure, Clifton Way, Cambridge CB1 7GX T: 01223 511511 www.junction.co.uk Cambridge Junction is an arts centre presenting a uniquely varied programme of theatre, dance, live music, clubs, comedy and family events. Less than 10 minutes from the city centre.
Cambridge Lakes Golf Course
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Trumpington Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 8FA T: 01223 324242 www.cambridgelakes.co.uk We welcome all visitors to Cambridge to play a round or two at Cambridge Lakes, an oasis of nature & tranquility just a mile south of the City. Our 9 hole par 3 course is maintained to a high standard & suits regular golfers & beginners alike. We have a relaxing coffee & hire golf clubs & balls. Come & give us a try!
The Cambridge Corn Exchange is the largest arts, entertainment and conference venue in the region. It presents up to 300 performances per year ranging from the hottest names from the rock and pop world to musicals, comedy, opera, ballet and orchestral concerts. Situated right
Cambridge Leisure Park
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in the heart of the city, the Corn Exchange holds up to 1849 people and has, over the years, seen some of the biggest names from the
Clifton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 7DY www.cambridgeleisure.co.uk
entertainment world perform at the venue. Opposite the Corn Exchange
Conveniently located directly next to the railway station, but with ample parking too, Cambridge Leisure is home to Cineworld Cinema, Tenpin Bowling, a Travelodge Hotel, a range of restaurants to suit all tastes. Cambridge Leisure is a real family destination. Visit the website for offers, news and events.
conferences, exhibitions and community events.
is the Cambridge Guildhall, a 500 capacity venue which hosts concerts,
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» Entertainment & Leisure Cambridge Punting Company
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T: 01223 303578 or 07891146326 emwynne@hotmail.co.uk The Cambridge Punting Company specialises in private tours of the college backs. The one mile section is one of the most beautiful strips of river in England. The tour starts at Magdalene gardens and takes you through to the bridge of signs, the Wren library and kings college chapel.
Cambridge Station Cycles
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Station Buildings, Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JW T: 01223 307125 station@stationcycles.co.uk www.stationcycles.co.uk We currently operate cycle hire, repairs service, sales centre and a left luggage facility from two great locations - At Cambridge Railway Station and in the Grand Arcade Shopping Centre. Open 7 days a week.
Cambridgeshire Wine School
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Various city centre venues in Cambridge - see website T: 01223 655391 info@cambridgeshirewineschool.com www.cambridgeshirewineschool.com Wine Tasting fun for everyone! Saturday Introduction to Wine Tasting courses, Evening Wine Tastings, Private Parties and business socials. Wine Tasting Gift Vouchers for terrific gift ideas (free postage and no expiry date!) and even Private Wine Tastings on a Chauffered Punt in the summer!
City Cycle Hire
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61 Newnham Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9EY T: 01223 365629 www.citycyclehire.com A friendly service with years of experience and carefully selected bikes for all. Great value rentals for any period. We can tailor a price just for you. Service and repair included.
City Sightseeing Cambridge
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100 Cowley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0DN T: 01223 433250 www.city-sightseeing.com Enjoy a unique view of Cambridge on board our open-top City Sightseeing buses. Tickets are great value, and you’ll be able to ‘hop on, hop off’ at any of the 20 stops to make the most of your day. During the summer tours operate every 20 minutes.
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» Entertainment & Leisure Curve Motion
Endellion String Quartet
Lark Valley Business Park, Lamdin Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 6LJ T: 0845 463 23 24 enquiries@curvemotion.com www.curvemotion.com
‘Quartet in Residence’, University of Cambridge West Road Concert Hall, 11 West Road, Cambridge CB3 9DP T: 01223 357851 info@hazardchase.co.uk www.hazardchase.co.uk/events_and_festivals/endellion_west_road_12_13
CurveMotion is an exciting indoor venue in Bury St Edmunds. Suitable for all ages it offers roller skating, soft play, slides and Zorbing. Our bistro serves a selection of hot and cold food and drinks. Parties, skating lessons, and private hire are also available. Open every day except Christmas day.
Classic Wings
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C/O Imperial War Museum, Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR T: 01255 473832 info@classic-wings.co.uk www.classic-wings.co.uk
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3/4 Sussex Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1PA T: 01223 356600 info@finnjordan.co.uk www.finnjordan.co.uk Finn Jordan, tucked away in a pretty crescent in the centre of Cambridge, is everything a good salon should be. It’s tranquil yet efficient, staffed by the most skilled, professional and friendly therapists and stylists and packed with some of the very finest beauty products currently on the market. Finn Jordan can expertly tend to all your beauty needs from a quick eyebrow shape or full hair restyling to a group pampering party.
Go Punting Cambridge
16 January, 6 February, 13 March and 8 May 2013. Enjoy Haydn, Bartok, Mozart, Beethoven by ‘the finest quartet in Britain’ – New Grove Dictionary.
Live Cambridge Atlas Live Ltd, 1 Oakington Road, Girton, Cambridge, CB3 0QH T: 01223 967321 www.livecambridge.co.uk
Enjoy a nostalgic flight over the stunning Cambridgeshire countryside in a classic Dragon Rapide or in a genuine World War II Tiger Moth. Why not make it a whole day out for the family and visit the Imperial War Museum? Gift Vouchers available.
Finn Jordan, Spa & Beauty
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Local Secrets Ltd St. John’s Innovation Centre, Cowley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0WS T: 01223 421103 info@localsecrets.com www.localsecrets.com Make the most of your visit with localsecrets online shopping, eating out reviews and what to do lists, plus great discount vouchers, visitor cards and exclusive webstore package deals.
Oxbridge Tours
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33, Bridge Street, Cambridge, CB2 1UW T: 01223 462784 T: 07796285990 www.gopuntingcambridge.co.uk
Office S-06, Charles Babbage Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0GT T: 01223 969598 cambridge@oxbridgetours.com www.oxbridgetours.com/tours/cambridge-tours
At Go Punting we offer exclusive private river tours of the ‘College Backs’. Glide along and discover Cambridge’s extraordinary history whilst enjoying spectacular views that feature along the willow-fringed surroundings of the River Cam. Our private tours run at regular intervals and last approximately 1 hour.
Make your visit memorable; Take a tour with character. Our guides are current students at Cambridge ready to provide a deep historical account of the surroundings, bursting with insight, humour, and enthusiasm. Just imagine the novel stories and secret traditions you can share with your friends when you get home!
Granta Punting Company
Riverboat Georgina
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Granta Moorings, Newnham Road, Cambridge T: 01223 301845 sales@paddle.co www.paddle.co Granta provide the full Cambridge river experience. Onboard, you’ll receive a warm welcome from expert guides who provide an informative and entertaining insight into the city, student life and the university. For the more adventurous they also operate self hire punting and Canadian canoe rental. Best service and value guaranteed!
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Chesterton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3AX T: 01223 307694 www.georgina.co.uk Riverboat Georgina Public Cruises and Private Charter. Cream teas, fish and chips cruises, casinos, discos, live entertainment, weddings, birthdays and BBQs
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» Entertainment & Leisure Roots Travel
Map 3: A5
16 Bermuda Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3JX T: 01223 479532 info@roots-travel.co.uk www.roots-travel.co.uk
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Granta Place, Mill Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1RS T: 01223 359750 www.scudamores.com We are Cambridge’s oldest and most renowned punting company. We offer boating services to Cambridge residents and visitors, as we have since our foundation in 1910. Choose from a selection of award-winning chauffeured punt tours or enjoy yourself in our self-hire boat rentals including punts, kayaks, Canadian canoes and rowboats.
Si5 Spymissions
Unshaken Photography Training run digital photography courses for beginners and professional photographers. You may be completely new to photography and stuck on fully automatic or starting out on a new career, either way we can help. Our range of photography courses includes beginners, portraits, wedding landscape and sports!
West Road Concert Hall
West Road Concert Hall is one of Cambridge’s finest music venues and is renowned for its superb acoustic qualities.
Map 1: E4
SpyMissions is the exciting spy themed indoor adventure centre near Cambridge for anyone aged 6 to adult. Zipwire down to the roof then use your spy gadgets to make your way through the high security systems avoiding cameras and alarms. There’s an adrenalin pumping escape - you and your friends will feel like real spies!
The Glassworks Gym
Map 3: B2
Thomspsons Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8AQ T: 01223 305060 www.theglassworksgym.co.uk Relax, De-stress and Rejuvenate in our Spa, offering Aveda Hair & Elemis Beauty treatments. Indulge in our Sauna, Steam Room and Jacuzzi overlooking the river or relax in one of our seven luxuriously designed treatment rooms for a range of therapies, from a skin renewing facial to a relaxing full body massage.
Treasure Trails Cambridgeshire
Map 1: F6
34 Newton Road, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4PF T: 01223 834554 cambs@treasuretrails.co.uk www.treasuretrails.co.uk/cambridgeshire/things-to-do.html A perfect pursuit for inquisitive minds, our self-guided walking, driving and cycling trails will help you explore Cambridgeshire. Your murder mystery, treasure hunt and spy mission challenge are waiting for you! Also trails for iPhones. Professionally run, fun and entertaining events. Corporate and team-building events with a difference.
Map 3: A3
11 West Road, Cambridge CB3 9DP T: 01223 335184 www.westroad.org/whats-on
Unit 7, Viking Way, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8EL T: 08444 515515 www.spymissions.co.uk
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Central Library, Lion Yard, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 3QD T: 01223 654309 www.unshaken.co.uk
Small group guided tours from Cambridge for visitors to Britain. Scheduled tours operate every weekend. Visit some of the UK’s finest destinations for history, sightseeing and culture. Alternatively, gather your own private group and we can take you anytime, anywhere.
Scudamore’s Punting Company
Unshaken Photography Training
Punting on the River Cam
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Explore historic Cambridge by bus Departures throughout the year Make the most of your visit to Cambridge by booking a City Sightseeing tour. Tickets are available online, or buy your ticket on the bus. Tours include a free map. Stops include: n Silver Street - The Backs n American Military Cemetery n Coton Orchard
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Âť Travel Cambridge Park and Ride
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Trumpington Park and Ride, Hauxton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 9FT T: 01223 845561 parkride@cambridgeshire.gov.uk www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/parkandride Park and Ride provides direct and stress free travel into Cambridge. Over 4 million commuters, shoppers and visitors a year beat the queues into the heart of the city.
Tour and Explore... CCC to supply Hi Res image The best way to make the most of your visit to Cambridge is to join us on one of our Official Guided Walking tours. Cambridge Blue Badge Guides and Visitor Guides offer the most in-depth and comprehensive guided tours of the city, colleges and University of Cambridge. Whether you want an in-depth historic tour of the University of Cambridge and the Cambridge Colleges, a tour concentrating on specific themes such as Science or Architecture or even a spooky Ghost Tour, we can help. Walking Tours of Cambridge including College and University sights leave from the Tourist Information Centre daily. Learn about the origins of the City, University and Colleges and hear the fascinating stories that surround them. A visit to the magnificent King’s College and Chapel is also included when available. To ensure your place on one of our Official Guided Tours, book in advance online at www.visitcambridge.org or call 0871 226 8006. Tickets can also be purchased in person on the day from the Tourist Information Centre on Peas Hill, just off the Market Square. .
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» Learning ABC Languages Ltd
Map 2: E3
4 Hawthorn Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1AX T: 01223 302121 office@abclanguages.com www.abclanguages.com
Map 2: E6
Unit 9d The Imre Building, Purbeck Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 8HN T: 01223 247620 learntocook@cambridgecookeryschool.com www.cambridgecookeryschool.com If you are planning to visit Cambridge, why not include a morning or evening at our stunning cookery school in Cambridge? Hen parties, birthdays or ladies’ days out – learn how to bake bread, fillet fish or make perfect Italian pasta whilst sipping a glass of wine. Call us for a chat!
Cambridge EFL
Map 1: E3
127 Moat Way, Swavesey, Cambridgeshire, CB24 4GQ T: 0843 289 3152 info@cambridgeefl.com www.cambridgeefl.com
Embassy Cambridge is located in the West of the city, in a modernised Edwardian house. It is close to the University and a 20 minute walk or 5 minutes by bicycle to the city centre. The Cambridge school is a specialised Cambridge examination centre, offering preparation courses for Cambridge Examinations.
University of Cambridge: Institute of Continuing Education
Map 1: E4
Registration Team, Institute of Continuing Education, University of Cambridge, Madingley Hall, Madingley, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 8AQ T: 01223 746262 registration@ice.cam.ac.uk www.ice.cam.ac.uk Here at ICE we offer a wide range of part-time and short courses in and around the city on subjects ranging from archaeology through to science - and a whole host in between. We offer a chance to meet others who share your interests and many of our courses can lead to formal qualifications. Disabled Access.
World Study Solutions Free course booking service
Map 3: D3
Top Floor, 43 Burleigh Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1DJ T: 01223 313604 www.worldstudysolutions.com
This is a totally free website for all international language students wishing to study an English language course in Cambridge. We have a complete list of all the English Language Schools and a full list of courses. Book your course online.
Central Language School Cambridge
Map 2: C5
8 Grange Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DU T: 01273 339400 www.embassyenglish.com
ABC offers quality teaching with a personal touch. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced, a university student or a mature professional, you’ll find the course you’re looking for. We provide a wide range of programmes – all in historic Cambridge. We also welcome under-18s and families during July and August.
Cambridge Cookery School
Embassy English
Map 3: D5
Free course enquiry/booking service for international students looking to study in the UK. Language school, undergraduate, postgraduate and foundation courses. www.facebook/worldstudysolutions Skype: wsscambridge Learn a new language at ABC Languages
The Stone Yard Centre, 41B St Andrews Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3AR T: 01223 502004 info@central-ls.co.uk www.central-ls.co.uk A small, friendly city centre school giving an excellent opportunity to learn English in a warm, caring, community atmosphere. General, intensive and part-time courses with exam preparation available. Open all year. Accredited by the British Council.
Corpus Christi College
Map 3: C5
Corpus Christi College, King’s Parade, Cambridge, CB2 1RH T: 01223 338014 www.corpus.cam.ac.uk/conferences Corpus is one of the oldest colleges and is located in the heart of the city. Open to all for civil weddings & partnerships, shared Christmas dinners, birthday parties, dinners & events.
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» Cambridge & Beyond
Ely, Cambridgeshire
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Ely’s Tourist Information Centre Oliver Cromwell’s House, 29 St. Mary’s Street, Ely, Cambs, CB7 5HF T: 01353 662062 tic@eastcambs.gov.uk www.visitely.org.uk
Map 1: G2
Located only 15 miles from Cambridge, Ely is a perfect one-day or short break destination. It is home to one of England’s most beautiful and largest Cathedrals and dominates the skyline. The cathedral also houses the only national museum dedicated to stained glass. This medieval city is shrouded in history which can be explored at Ely Museum.
TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE OPENING TIMES 1st April - 31st October 10.00am - 5.00pm daily 1st November - 31st March 11.00am - 4.00pm Monday - Friday & Sunday 10.00am - 5.00pm Saturday Closed 25th & 26th December and 1st January
Ely is also home to Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector and ruler of the country during its time as a Commonwealth. You can learn about 17th century domestic life by visiting his former home, which also doubles as the local Tourist Information Centre.
and marshland. In fact, Ely has its very own Eel Festival weekend which is one of the many events held throughout the year.
As you would perhaps expect from a place so attractive to tourists, there are many independent shops offering a range of different and unusual ideas along with a variety of antique and art galleries. Ely holds a variety of markets including general, craft and Farmers where unique bargains can be sought. To see Ely at its best, follow the city’s heritage Eel Trail. This walk explores Ely’s highlights and some stunning public art pieces portraying the life cycle of an eel. Ely is very proud of its connection with eels as the name Ely is derived from the Saxon “Eel Isle” when Ely was surrounded by water
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Ely’s riverside is a favourite spot for visitors to relax, take a boat trip, enjoy afternoon tea or simply watch the activity on the river. Before returning home, make sure you try out one of our many traditional restaurants, specilaising in locally sourced produce. Ely’s Tourist Information provides a wealth of information and advice to help make the most of your visit. We also run an extensive range of guided walks, throughout the year with our Blue Badge or City Guides and our Ghost Tours are legendary! Our Gift Shop is the ideal place to pick up a souvenier or unusual gift so that you can always remember your time with us. We look forward to welcoming you soon.
» Cambridge & Beyond
Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre 1 Market Place, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1HR T: 01799 524002 tourism@saffronwalden.gov.uk www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk
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Saffron Walden is a medieval, rural market town of great charm, just 15 miles to the south of Cambridge, and easily reached by car or public transport. It has a rich heritage of old buildings, including St Mary’s Church, the largest and one of the most beautiful parish churches in Essex, as well as a friendly, award winning museum.
TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE OPENING TIMES April to October: Monday to Saturday, 9.30am – 5.30pm Bank Holidays 10.30am – 1pm (April to August only) November to March: Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 5.00pm
On the north side of town is Bridge End Garden, a newly restored Victorian garden of great charm, which contains a wonderful yew hedge maze and sunken Dutch garden.
For further information on Saffron Walden, including what to do, where to stay and the latest events, please see our website or contact the Tourist Information Centre. We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful town!
A market has been held in Saffron Walden since 1141, and market days are now Tuesdays and Saturdays with shoppers enjoying browsing and buying goods from a wide variety of market stalls. In and around the Market Place, there are many independent shops and eating places to choose from. The town is also well known for its art galleries and antique shops.
www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk
Audley End House, one of the finest Jacobean mansions in the country, is situated 1 mile from Saffron Walden and is well worth combining with a visit to the town. It is open Wednesday to Sunday during the season.
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St Ives
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St Ives Town Initiative, 9 The Sheep Market, St Ives, PE27 5AH T: 01480 388929 enquires@stivestowncouncil.gov.uk Map 1: D3
St Ives is a wonderful riverside town, tourist centre and thriving residential community. Located just off the A14, 6 miles from Huntingdon and 12miles from Cambridge on the banks of the river Great Ouse. The Guided Busway provides a trouble free, easy access route from Cambridge with buses running on a regular basis.
Its shopping centre has a good mix of independent traders and multinationals. The original character is retained with regular markets held every Monday and Friday with Bank Holiday markets being very popular. On the first and third Saturdays of each month an excellent Farmer’s Market takes place.
The town has been a place of importance through the centuries with its Easter fair one of the busiest in England drawing crowds from all over Europe during the 1100s. Indeed it was its markets and fairs that led to the founding of St. Ives. In the 17th Century it was the home of Oliver Cromwell.
A focal point is the splendid 15th Century Bridge and chapel over the river and is one of only three such surviving bridges in England. The Norris Museum houses a collection of books, manuscripts and objects relating to the history of Huntingdonshire bequeathed to the town by Herbert Norris on his death in 1931. T: 01480 388388 www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/markets
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St. Neots St Neots Town Council, The Priory, St Neots, Cambs, PE19 2BH T: 01480 388911 mail@stneots-tc.gov.uk www.stneots-tc.gov.uk
St Neots is a charming market town located around the banks of the River Great Ouse. The Town Centre is almost all a conservation area with a rich heritage including an 800 year old market square (one of the largest in England), historic churches and listed buildings. The thriving town centre offers a lively shopping experience, with hidden courtyards running off the main high street. Browse the local shops for unique gifts and indulge in some excellent food at one of St Neots many restaurants and pubs. Visit the Charter Market (held every Thursday) and the Farmers Market (held on second and fourth Saturday of each month) for a chance to meet local producers and sample some delicious goods.
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Beyond the town centre there are several green spaces, which provide the perfect setting to explore the riverside on foot or bicycle. The river itself can be explored by boat and there are water sports facilities close by. Other attractions include a bowling alley, renowned skateboard park, pitch and putt and a well-equipped leisure centre.
St Neots’ award-winning museum tells the story of our historic market town. From here you can embark on a journey to discover the Lost Priory and walk in the footsteps of the Eynesbury Giant.
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Âť Accommodation Key / Grading / Info Finding Accommodation
Quality Star Rating
With so much to see and do, Cambridge makes a great overnight destination. So whether you are looking to book anywhere in or around Cambridge from a hotel, guesthouse or bed and breakfast through to self catering or a campsite, we can help.
The majority of the accommodation featured in this guide has been quality assessed by either Visit Britain or the AA. Please be aware that ratings can change throughout the year. We also work closely with accommodation belonging to internationally recognised hotel brand chains where standards and quality are guaranteed. Where a listing does not display a star grading, the accommodation featured, had not, at the time of print, been recently assessed by Visit Britain or the AA or had recently applied for a star rating and is awaiting assessment.
How to make a booking Booking online has never been so easy simply visit our website www.visitcambridge.org and search for accommodation and book online. Alternatively, why not make use of our Tourist Information Centre Booking Service by simply telephoning 0871 226 8006 and a member of our team will be happy to discuss your requirements and with their local knowledge will help you find accommodation most suitable to your needs.
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Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the information provided within this guide is correct, Cambridge City Council and Visit Cambridge does not accept any liability for any omission or inaccuracy within this guide or any inconvenience caused thereby. Visitors are advised to confirm charges (including service charges, if any) at the time of booking. When using this guide all the individual accommodation establishments are given a number which can be cross referenced to the maps at the back of this guide showing their location. Supporting our Beautiful City By booking your accommodation through Visit Cambridge, you are supporting the on-going development and management of Cambridge as a destination. Bed & Breakfast Fifty One
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Simple, practical, no frills Well presented and well run Good level of quality and comfort Excellent standard throughout Exceptional with a degree of luxury
More information on ratings is available by visiting www.enjoyengland.com or www.theAA.com
Booking and Cancellation Acceptance of a booking, be it by telephone, online, email or writing, is generally regarded as a legally binding contract. It is advised at the time of making a reservation that you ask for written confirmation, with prices and booking conditions. It is recommended that you check the cancellation policy of the individual establishments. Cancellation insurance is widely available to protect you from such eventualities. Complaints We naturally hope you will not have cause for complaint, but if you are dissatisfied with anything, make sure you bring your concerns to the attention of the proprietor/manager immediately who can hopefully resolve the matter and put things right. If you cannot resolve the matter we ask that you put the matter in writing to Cambridge Tourist Information Centre (Visit Cambridge), Peas Hill, Cambridge, CB2 3AD.
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» Accommodation Key / Grading / Info
The Varsity Hotel
Key to Symbols 01 – 23
Hotels
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B&Bs Out of Town (up to 5 miles)
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Self Catering In Cambridge
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Guest Houses
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B&Bs Out of Town (5 – 10 miles)
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Self Catering Out of Town
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B&Bs In Cambridge
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B&Bs Out of Town (10+ miles)
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Campsites & Caravan Parks
Children welcome
Gymnasium/health club
Electric hook-up for touring pitches
Dogs accepted by arrangement
Sauna
Gas cylinder exchange/refill
Licensed
Credit cards accepted
Foodshop or mobile foodshop
Ground floor bedrooms available
Beauty treatments available
Children’s playground Showers available
King size beds available in some rooms
Swimming pool
Television in room
Night porter on duty
Air Conditioning
Squash, tennis or golf available
Telephone available
Fishing
Accessibility Category 1
Internet access
Gas/electricity/fuel by meter
Accessibility Category 2
Tea/coffee making facilities in bedrooms
Electric cooking
Accessibility Category 3
Hairdryer available
Gas cooking
Accessibility Category 4
Garden
Gas/electric fires
Parking
Refrigerator
Evening meals by arrangement
Clothes washing machine
Vegetarian diets arranged
Linen provided free of charge
Lift
Microwave
Ironing facilities for guests Open over Christmas
Drying facilities Hot water to all washbasins
Open over New Year
Chemical toilet disposal
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» Hotels Bedford Lodge Hotel and Restaurant
HHHH 2 AA ROSETTES Map 1: I4
Bury Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7BX 27km, 16.8 miles from Cambridge T: 01638 663175 info@bedfordlodgehotel.co.uk www.bedfordlodgehotel.co.uk
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Set in beautiful surroundings, Bedford Lodge Hotel retains the charm and character of a country house yet offers the very best in modern comfort and luxury. Our rooms and suites are chic and comfortable and our 2 AA rosette restaurant offers first class dining. We can also cater for weddings and conferences.
Cambridge City Hotel
HHHH Map 2: D5
20 Downing Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3DT T: 01223 464491 reservations@cambridgecityhotel.co.uk www.cambridgecityhotel.co.uk
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Single £119.00 - £260.00; Double/Twin £129.00 - £260.00; Family £154.00 - £310.00 77 - All rooms en-suite
Best Western Plus The Gonville Hotel
HHHH Map 2: E5
Gonville Place, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1LY T: 01223 366611 sales@gonvillehotel.co.uk www.gonvillehotel.co.uk
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Four Star 80 bedroom hotel, located on the east side of the city centre overlooking a 25 acre open park, near to the rail and coach stations. Free car parking for residents although many University and college buildings are within walking distance as are the two main shopping areas. Single £80.00 - £130.00 Double/Twin £104.00 - £219.00 Triple £139.00 - £254.00 5S 73D/T 2Tr
The Cambridge Belfry
HHHH GOLD AWARD Map 1: D5
Back Lane, Cambourne, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB23 6BW 15.4 km, 9.6 miles from Cambridge T: 01954 714600 cambridgebelfry@qhotels.co.uk www.qhotels.co.uk
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Located between the A1 & M11 and 11 miles from the city. Offering 120 beautiful bedrooms, Restaurant & Lounge, 7 spa rooms, relaxation room, pool & gym. Winners of AA Eco Hotel Group of the Year 2011 - 2012 and Gold Award Green Tourism. Car parking and wifi are complimentary. Single £80.00 - £130.00 Double/Twin £90.00 - £140.00 93D 27T - All rooms en-suite
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Cambridge City Hotel has an enviable location in the heart of the city providing the ideal base to explore all that Cambridge has to offer with stylish comfortable rooms well equipped with all you need to rest, relax and recharge. So whether you are here to indulge yourself in unforgettable English heritage, or passing through and need a soft pillow to lay your head, we are confident we can provide the very best in home from home hospitality and undeniable comfort. ROOMS
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Standard Double rooms / 53
£105.00 – £235.00
Standard Twin rooms / 105
£105.00 – £235.00
Executive Rooms / 32
£140.00 – £255.00
Junior Suites / 3
£160.00 – £270.00
Master Suite / 3
£180.00 – £300.00
Accessible Rooms / 2
£105.00 – £235.00
All rooms en-suite
prices inc. VAT
» Hotels Hotel Felix
H H H H GOLD AWARD, 2AA ROSETTES, BREAKFAST AWARD Map 2: B2
Whitehouse Lane, Huntingdon Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0LX T: 01223 277977 help@hotelfelix.co.uk www.hotelfelix.co.uk
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Hotel Felix is a beautiful, four star boutique hotel set in tranquil grounds, a short drive from central Cambridge. This privately-owned Victorian Villa is a fusion of classical elegance and contemporary chic and is perfect for a relaxing city break. The hotel has a large terrace and an award-winning restaurant serving a menu inspired by the best of modern British food. Plenty of free parking and WiFi for guests of the hotel.
University Arms Hotel
HHHH Map 2: D5
Regent Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1AD T: 01223 273000 T: 01223 273037
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Double £205.00 - £300.00 Twin £205.00 - £300.00 30D 22T - All rooms en-suite
Huntingdon Marriott Hotel
HHHH Map 1: B3
Kingfisher Way, Hinchinbrooke Business Park Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6FL 29.6km, 18.4 miles from Cambridge T: 01480 446000 reservations.huntingdon@marriotthotels.co.uk www.huntingdonmarriott.co.uk
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A highly regarded 4-star hotel in Cambridgeshire, the Huntingdon Marriott Hotel meets guests’ expectations for attentive service, supreme comfort and thoughtful amenities. Located on the outskirts of Huntingdon, it’s close to major road links, A1, A14 and M11. Double/Twin £105.00 - £165.00 Family £125.00 - £185.00 101D 44T 5F - All rooms en-suite
Menzies Hotel & Golf Club
H H H H SILVER AWARD FOR GREEN TOURISM 1 AA ROSETTE Map 1: E4
Bar Hill, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 8EU 10.3km, 6.4 miles from Cambridge T: 01954 249988 cambridge@menzieshotels.co.uk www.menzieshotels.co.uk
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Ample free parking. Facilities include newly refurbished bedrooms benefitting from a wealth of designer touches and sumptuous super king size beds ensuring our guests a relaxing home away from home feel. Fully equipped function suites, Leisure Club, 18 hole championship golf course, award winning Brasserie Restaurant and free wi-fi. Double from £69.00 - £189.00 Twin from £69.00 - £169.00 Family from £89.00 - £189.00 98D 34T 4F - All rooms en-suite
In the heart of medieval Cambridge, set back from the hustle and bustle of the town and bathed in green lawn lies this rather special historic hotel. The architecture of the hotel means that we have a number of unique rooms. Whether single, twin or double they come in different shapes and sizes, but are all wonderfully comfortable. For your conference requirements, we have nine dedicated meeting rooms, state of the art facilities, and brilliant back-up, to ensure that your meeting at University Arms runs as smoothly and productively as possible. ROOMS
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SINGLE / 2S
£90.00 – £130.00
DOUBLE / TWIN / 2D
£105.00 – £255.00
Executive rooms / Parkview / 1T
£145.00 – £295.00
All rooms en-suite
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» Hotels The Golden Ball Hotel
The Varsity Hotel & Spa
HHHH Map 1: D4
High Street, Boxworth, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 4LY T: 01954 267397 12 km, 8 Miles from Cambridge info@goldenballhotel.co.uk www.goldenballhotel.co.uk
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24 Thompson’s Lane, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB5 8AQ T: 01223 306030 info@thevarsityhotel.co.uk www.thevarsityhotel.co.uk
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The Golden Ball is a traditional 16th Century thatched Inn, situated in the peaceful village of Boxworth. We are just one mile from junction 28 of the A14, which is eight miles West of Cambridge and a similar distance from the market town of St Ives. The hotel annex offers 11 modern en-suite rooms, all of which offer rural views, Freeview TV, Tea/Coffee making facilities and free access to Wi-Fi throughout the property. A full breakfast is served each morning in the restaurant. We are open daily for lunch and dinner providing a cosy and informal dining experience in the main bar or restaurant. Our menu is wide and varied, alongside a selection of special dishes. We offer a comprehensive range of wines (many by the glass), three real ales, and a full bar. We look forward to welcoming you! ROOMS
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SINGLE / 2S
£80.00 single occupancy
DOUBLE / 9D
£90.00 double occupancy
TWIN / 2T
£90.00 double occupancy
All rooms en-suite
prices inc. VAT King’s College Chapel
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HHHH Map 2: D4 Our location is unique, the closest of all the Cambridge hotels to St John’s, Trinity, King’s, Jesus and Magdalene College. We offer a Gym, Spa and Roof Garden with spectacular views as part of your stay. Valet Parking Now Available (subject to an additional charge) Double £160.00 - £480.00 Twin £199.00 - £250.00 44D 4T – All rooms en-suite Prices inc. VAT
» Hotels Arundel House Hotel
HHH Map 2: D3
Chesterton Road, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB4 3AN T: 01223 367701 info@arundelhousehotels.co.uk www.arundelhousehotels.co.uk
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Elegant Victorian terrace hotel beautifully located overlooking the River Cam and open parkland, close to the city centre and University Colleges, with a reputation for some of the best food in the area at very modest prices. All bedrooms are non-smoking. Continental breakfast. Free wireless internet. 5 star Food Hygiene Award. Ample parking. Single £65.00 - £125.00 Double/Twin £95.00 - £150.00 Triple/Family £140.00 - £160.00 38S 35D 23T 3Tr 4F - All rooms en-suite
Best Western Cambridge Quy Mill Hotel Church Road, Stow-Cum-Quy, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9AF 8.9 km, 5.5 miles from Cambridge T: 01223 293383 info@cambridgequymill.co.uk www.cambridgequymill.co.uk
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HHH 2 AA ROSETTES Map 1: G5 Former Victorian watermill, tastefully converted to a high standard country house hotel. Located approx five miles from Cambridge city centre. Quy Mill Inn features traditional and innovat ive cuisine served in comfortable and informal surroundings. Fitness club and swimming pool. Two AA Food Rosette’s. Room only. Single £45.00 - £115.00 Double/Twin £58.00 - £175.00 Four poster £108.00 - £205.00 1S 38D 11T - All rooms en-suite
Holiday Inn Cambridge
HHH Map 1: E4
Lakeview, Bridge Road, Impington Cambridgeshire, CB24 9PH 5.5km, 3.4 miles from Cambridge T: 0871 9429015 www.hicambridgehotel.co.uk
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Holiday Inn Cambridge is proud to offer state of the art flat screen TVs and Wi-fi throughout all areas of the hotel. Come and enjoy comfort and convenience in a friendly atmosphere. Situated on the city’s outskirts near the business and science parks and only five miles from Cambridge city centre for those wanting a cultural experience. Why not visit our Health Club and beauty rooms, you’ve got everything you need to enjoy your stay. Double £65.00 - £175.00 Twin £65.00 -£175.00 Family £85.00 - £195.00 120D 30T 14F
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» Hotels The Lensfield Hotel
HHH METRO, BREAKFAST AWARD Map 2: D5
53-57 Lensfield Road Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1EN T: 01223 355017 enquiries@lensfieldhotel.co.uk www.lensfieldhotel.co.uk
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Royal Cambridge Hotel
An established family run hotel offering high standards of personal service in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Splendid central location within walking distance of most colleges, museums, entertainment and shops. Limited parking. 3 Star Silver Award Metro Hotel.
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Elegant Georgian building affording a city centre location and nestling close to the River Cam. Be inspired, in a truly romantic and cultural environment which Cambridge offers. Onsite parking for 80 cars. Restaurant open 7 days a week, offering an eclectic mix of freshly prepared dishes.
HH Map 2: F2
365 Milton Road, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB4 1SR T: 01223 425478 info@lovell-lodge.co.uk www.lovell-lodge.co.uk
Lovell Lodge has 23 en-suite bedrooms all with TVs, hairdryers and telephones. There is a licensed bar and ample off road parking. Situated approximately 3.3 miles (5km) from city centre.
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Budget Single £48.00 Standard Single £72.00 - £120.00 Standard Double/Twin £110.00 Executive Double £132.00 Triple £136.00 Family £150.00 28 Rooms ensuite / 2 rooms with public facilities
HHH Map 2: D5
Trumpington Street, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB2 1PY T: 01223 351631 royal.cambridge@forestdale.com www.forestdale.com
Lovell Lodge Hotel
Cityroomz
Map 2: E6
Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2TZ T: 01223 304050 F: 01223 357286 reservations@cityroomz.com www.cityroomz.com
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Single £99.00 - £139.00 Double/Twin/Triple £109.00 - £169.00 Family £120.00 - £179.00 13S 30D 8T 6F 57 Rooms - All rooms en-suite
Ashley Hotel
HH METRO Map 2: D3
74-76 Chesterton Road Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1ER T: 01223 350059 info@arundelhousehotels.co.uk www.arundelhousehotels.co.uk
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Beautifully restored and refurbished, this privately owned, very well appointed small hotel is ideally situated for either business or leisure, only a short walk from the city centre. Ample parking. Same ownership as nearby Arundel House Hotel. Free WiFi. 5 star food Hygiene Award. Single £65.00 - £85.00 Double/Twin £75.00 - £85.00 Triple/Family £85.00 - £95.00 10D 1T 1Tr 4F - All rooms en-suite
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Single £58.00 - £68.00 Double/Twin £75.00 - £88.00 Triple £85.00 - £108.00 Family £90.00 - £128.00 2S 13D 2T 4Tr 2F - All rooms en-suite
Cityroomz offers affordable rooms in a prime location less than 50 metres from Cambridge train station. Price includes a light breakfast. Rooms offer twin cabin / bunk style rooms or double rooms. En-suite shower room and tea/ coffee making facilities in each room. Free WiFi. Sun - Thurs Single £52.50 Twin £62.50 Double £67.50 Fri and Sat Single £57.50 Twin £67.50; Double £69.50 5D 20T - All rooms en-suite
Days Inn Cambridge Extra Motorway Services A14/M11 Junction 28 Boxworth Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB23 4WU 13.4 km, 8.3 miles from Cambridge T: 01954 267176 cambridge.hotel@welcomebreak.co.uk www.daysinn.co.uk
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Map 1: D4 Located at the main Cambridge Services site, ideal for visiting Cambridge and surrounding areas. Offering 82 spacious air-conditioned, en-suite bedrooms, all including; power shower, Freeview flat screen TV, complimentary tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer and trouser press. The hotel provides ample free parking for all guests, wi-fi and Executive King size double bedrooms are available. Single £30.00 - £69.00 Double/Twin £45.00 - £89.00 Family £49.00 - £99.00 Executive £59.00 - £109.00 5S 51D 13T 13F - All rooms en-suite
» Guest Houses DoubleTree by Hilton Cambridge
Map 2: D5
Granta Place, Mill Lane, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB2 1RT T: 01223 259988 Reservations.cambridge@hilton.com
www.doubletreecambridge.com
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Set in an idyllic riverside location is the DoubleTree by Hilton Cambridge. With 122 modern, contemporary bedrooms, Riverside Brasserie, Twist Bar & Lounge and LivingWell Health Club with indoor pool, gym, sauna and steamroom, this hotel is a first class option. Suites available. Car parking charges apply.
Premier Inn Cambridge A14/J32
Accredited Budget Hotel Map 2: D1
Ring Fort Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2GW 5.1km, 3.2 miles from Cambridge T: 0871 527 8186 www.premierinn.com
Our Cambridge (A14, J32) Premier Inn has everything you’d expect; free parking, incredibly comfy beds in every room and an integrated restaurant serving a mix of traditional and contemporary dishes.
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Rooms available from £29.00 per room per night 154 rooms all en-suite 8 Accessible rooms
Single/Double/Twin £119.00 - £269.00 Familiy £129.00 - £279.00 Suites £219.00 - £469.00 91D 19T 8F - 4 suites. All rooms en-suite
Holiday Inn Express – Cambridge
Map 1: E4
15/17 Coldhams Business Park, Norman Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3LH T: 01223 866800 info@expresscambridge.co.uk www.expresscambridge.co.uk
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Modern 100-bedroom hotel on the outskirts of Cambridge city centre (2 miles). Ideally located for Science and Business Parks (3 miles) as well as shopping and punting on the River Cam. Complimentary buffet breakfast including scrambled eggs and sausages. Free Wi-Fi in all public areas. Guide Dogs only.
Acorn Guest House
HHHH Map 2: E3
154 Chesterton Road, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB4 1DA T: 01223 353888 info@acornguesthouse.co.uk www.acornguesthouse.co.uk
For quality and comfort, Acorn House offers a warm and friendly welcome. Ideally situated near the river, city centre and colleges. The tastefully decorated bedrooms are bright and airy and offer both modern and traditional furnishings. Limited parking. Credit card surcharge 5%.
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Double/Twin £50.00 - £160.00 Family (double and sofa bed) £50.00 - £160.00 65D 35T - All rooms en-suite
Holiday Inn Express Cambridge - Duxford
Map 1: F6
Station Road East, Whittlesford Bridge Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4NL 14.8km, 9.2 miles from Cambridge T: 01223 497070 www.hiexpresscambridgeduxford.co.uk
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The Holiday Inn Express Cambridge-Duxford has 73 air-conditioned bedrooms with Wi-Fi and flat screen TV’s. Situated next to Whittlesford Parkway train station, with excellent rail links to Cambridge and London, this newly-built hotel is an ideal base for business and leisure travellers alike. All rates include a complimentary buffet breakfast with selected hot items. Double/Twin £59.00 - £209.00 45D 28T - All rooms en-suite
Single £40.00 - £75.00 Double/Twin £65.00 - £95.00 Triple £90.00 - £120.00 Family £105.00 - £140.00 4S 6D 2Tr 1F All rooms en-suite
Arbury Lodge Guest House 82 Arbury Road, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB4 2JE T: 01223 364319 T: 07712 045029 arbury-lodge@btconnect.com www.arburylodgeguesthouse.co.uk
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HHHH Map 2: E2 Providing excellent service, good home cooking, cleanliness and a friendly atmosphere. Situated 1.5 miles north of city with easy access to A14/M11. Comfortably furnished rooms with fresh clean decor, Freeview TV, hospitality tray & complimentary toiletries. Free WiFi and car park. Credit card surcharge 3% Single £50.00 - £70.00; Double/ Twin £70.00 - £85.00; Triple £105.00 - £120.00 1S 2D 2T 1Tr - 3 rooms en-suite
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» Guest Houses Benson House
HHHH GOLD STAR AWARD Map 2: C3
24 Huntingdon Road, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB3 0HH T: 01223 311594 bensonhouse@btconnect.com www.bensonhouse.co.uk
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Benson House, situated close to the historic city centre and opposite New Hall and Fitzwilliam College, offers a convenient base for business/tourist visitors. Private car park, non-smoking establishment. Resident proprietors. All rates inc. Breakfast and VAT.
Victoria House
HHHH Map 2: E3
55-57 Arbury Road, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB4 2JB T: 01223 350086 victoriahouse@ntlworld.co.uk www.victoria-guesthouse.co.uk
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Single £70.00 - £115.00 Double/Twin £100.00 - £115.00 1S 3D 2T - 6 rooms en-suite
The Cambridge Guesthouse
HHHH Map 2: E2
201 A Milton Road, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB4 1XG T: 01223 423239 info@thecambridgeguesthouse.co.uk www.thecambridgeguesthouse.co.uk
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Well established Cambridge Guest House offering excellent accommodation and a high standard of cleanliness and English breakfast. Conveniently situated for city centre, A14, M11 and Science Park. Free car parking available all day. Regular buses into city centre. Free wireless internet. Credit card surcharge 3%.
Single £50.00 - £65.00; Double / Twin £70.00 - £85.00; Family £90.00 - £120.00 1S 5D 2T 2F - 8 rooms en-suite
Warkworth House
732/734 Newmarket Road, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB5 8RS T: 01223 292094 T: 07701 047372 wendy.ison@ntlworld.com www.levertonhouse.co.uk
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Cambridge’s largest city centre guest house, providing a high level of personal attention. All rooms recently upgraded. Extensive breakfast menu. Close to Colleges & shopping centres. The Daily Telegraph called Warkworth House “a rare find”. Free Wi-fi. Limited parking. Credit card surcharge 3%. £65.00 - £120.00 4S 7D 1T 1Tr 2F - All rooms en-suite
HHHH Map 2: G4 Leverton House offers a warm and friendly welcome and a comfortable stay with free parking. Easy access to Cambridge. All rooms have full en-suite facilities and are decorated to a high standard. Free Wi-fi available. Relax in our lovely gardens. Credit card surcharge 3%. Single £45.00 - £65.00 Double/Twin £70.00 - £90.00 Family £100.00- £160.00 2S 2D 2T 1F - All rooms en-suite
Punting on the River Cam
58 Telephone 0871 226 8006
HHHH STAR SILVER AWARD Map 2: E4
Warkworth Terrace, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB1 1EE T: 01223 363682 enquiries@warkworthhouse.co.uk www.warkworthhouse.co.uk
Single £35.00 - £48.00 Double/Twin £60.00 - £75.00 Triple/Family £70.00 - £110.00 1S 2T 2D 1Tr/F - All rooms en-suite
Leverton House
Friendly, warm and very popular family run Guest House. Excellently located for the city centre and the Business and Science Parks. All rooms en-suite and finished to a high standard. Varied and substantial breakfast offered to meet all tastes. Free WiFi and parking.
» Guest Houses
Benson House
Worth House
H H H H Map 2: E3 SILVER AWARD & BREAKFAST AWARD
152 Chesterton Road, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB4 1DA T: 01223 316074 enquiry@worth-house.co.uk www.worth-house.co.uk
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Worth House offers quiet and comfortable accommodation in this recently refurbished Victorian Villa. Spacious en-suite rooms with 26” flat screen televisions with digital channels. Free internet broadband throughout. Fresh English breakfast prepared on demand. Off-street private parking. Credit card surcharge 5% Single £40.00 - £69.00 Double/Twin £55.00 - £89.00 Triple £79.00 - £140.00 Family £85.00 - £180.00 4S 1D 1T 1Tr 1F
Benson House, situated close to the Historic City Centre, and opposite Murrey Edwards and Fitzwilliam Colleges, offers a convenient base for business and tourist visitors.
Alpha Milton Guest House 63 Milton Road, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB4 1XA T: 01223 311625 info@alphamilton.com www.alphamilton.com
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En-suite accommodation, private car park, non smoking, AA 4 stars. We regret we do not have facilities for pets or young children. 24 Huntingdon Road, Cambridge CB3 0HH Tel: (01223) 311594 www.bensonhouse.co.uk
HHH Map 2: D3 Conveniently located near the Science Park, city centre and Grafton Centre. We provide an ideal destination for business or pleasure. The spacious bedrooms have been designed with an emphasis on comfort. Credit card surcharge 5%. Single £40.00 - £70.00 Double/Twin £70.00 - £110.00 Triple £90.00 - £130.00 Family £120.00 - £170.00 1S 1D 2T 2Tr 2F - 8 rooms en-suite
Carlton Lodge
HHH Map 2: E3
245 Chesterton Road, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB4 1AS T: 01223 367792 info@carltonlodge.co.uk www.carltonlodge.co.uk
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Small family run guest house one mile from city centre. All rooms have colour TV, tea and coffee making facilities and central heating - most with en-suite shower and toilet. Abundant continental breakfast. Own off road parking. Free WiFi access. Freeview. Credit card surcharge 3%. Standard single - £30.00 Single en suite from - £50.00 Double/twin en-suite from - £70.00 Family/triple en suite from - £90.00 3S 2D 1T 1Tr 1F - 5 rooms en-suite
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» Bed & Breakfasts – In Cambridge
Hamilton Lodge
HHH Map 2: E3
156 Chesterton Road, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB4 1DA T: 01223 365664 hamiltonhotel@talk21.com www.hamiltonhotelcambridge.co.uk
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Situated approximately one mile from the historic city centre. Comfortable bedrooms with telephone, TV, hospitality tray and hair dryer as standard. Most rooms have full en-suite facilities. Four poster bed. Ground floor rooms. Free WiFi. Large car park.
Archway House
HHHH SILVER AWARD Map 2: D3
52 Gilbert Road, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB4 3PE T: 01223 575314 archway52@ntlworld.com
Archway House is a small family run bed & breakfast and only twenty minutes walking distance from the city centre. Also on Citi 1 bus route. Close to A14 and M11.
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Single £33.00 - £65.00 Double/Twin £70.00 - £85.00 Triple £90.00 - £100.00 Family £83.00 - £110.00 5S 5D 5T 3Tr 2F - 18 rooms en-suite
Railway Lodge Guest House 150 Tenison Road, Cambridge, CB1 2DP T: 01223 467688 railwaylodge@cambridge-guesthouseaccommodation.co.uk www.cambridge-guesthouseaccommodation.co.uk
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HHH Map 2: E5 A friendly family run guest house close to the railway station and the city centre. All rooms have en-suite shower, toilet and wash-hand basin and a radio alarm clock. Parking £2.00 per day. Credit card surcharge 3%. WiFi available for guests.
At Woodhaven 245 Milton Road, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB4 1XQ T: 01223 226108 woodhavencambridge@btinternet.com www.stayatwoodhaven.co.uk
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Double £70.00 - £72.00 Twin £72.50 - £75.00 Triple £93.00 - £102.00 Family £112.00 - £120.00 2D 2T 1Tr 1F - All rooms en-suite
Lynwood House
Map 2: E3
217 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1AN T: 01223 500776 info@lynwood-house.co.uk www.lynwood-house.co.uk
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Beautiful location, free parking, city centre a 10 minute walk. Superfast Wi-Fi. All our bedrooms have luxurious bathrooms styled on a boutique hotel. Our hearty breakfast is a real treat, organic bread and honey from our bees is a favourite. Suitable for the business executives or the most exacting guests. RELAX, SLEEP, EAT.
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HHHH Map 2: E2 Warm, welcome and comfortable accommodation in family home ideally located with easy access to A14/M11. Walking distance to Science and Business Parks. On good bus route for the city centre and Colleges; bus stop in front of house. Wireless internet. On-site parking. Single £35.00 - £50.00 Double/Twin £65.00 - £80.00 1S 1D/T - One room with private facilities
Autumn House
H H H H Map 2: G4 SILVER AWARD & BREAKFAST AWARD
588 Newmarket Road Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8LP T: 01223 575122 T: 07825 293646 us@autumnhousecambridge.co.uk www.autumnhousecambridge.co.uk
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Single £60.00 - £110.00; Double/Twin £85.00 - £140.00; Family £90.00 - £160.00 1S 3D 2T 1F - 7 rooms en-suite
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Single £40.00 - £45.00 Double £65.00 - £75.00 1S 2D - All rooms en-suite
Autumn House offers stylish, luxurious accommodation with a high standard of cleanliness. Conveniently located for access to the city centre, business parks. Easy access to the M11 and A14, and only a stone’s throw from the city’s airport. A warm and comfortable stay is guaranteed! Credit card surcharge 3%. Breakfast Award. 5 star Food Hygiene Award. Single £45.00 - £65.00 Double/Twin £60.00 - £85.00 Double deluxe £90.00 1S 1T 2D - All rooms en-suite
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» Bed & Breakfasts – In Cambridge Avalon 62 Gilbert Road, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB4 3PD T: 01223 353071 T: 07808 614204 avalonbandb@hotmail.co.uk www.avaloncambridge.co.uk
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HHHH SILVER AWARD Map 2: D3
Bed and Breakfast Fifty One
We are a small, friendly bed and breakfast within twenty minutes walking distance of the city centre. Both rooms are comfortably furnished. Free wireless internet. Easy access to M11/A14. Off street parking. Non smoking.
51 St. Andrews Road, Cambridge, CB4 1DH T: 07885 942544 anna@bedandbreakfastfiftyone.co.uk www.bedandbreakfastfiftyone.co.uk
In 2012 Ruby Wax said: “it was wonderful!”
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Double £70.00 - £75.00 2D - All rooms en-suite
HHHH SILVER AWARD Map 2: E3
3 themed rooms: Double - Huelsta - Super King bed /en-suite/ walk-in wardrobe/balcony overlooking River Cam. Quadruple - Vi-Spring Super King bed/private bathroom/bunk beds. Twin - Dream Single beds/en-suite/walk-in wardrobe All day PARKING INCLUDED, Delicious Breakfasts. Always a warm welcome. Single from £85.00 Double/Twin from £95.00 Quadruple from £150.00 2 rooms en-suite/1 with private facilities
Carolina Bed & Breakfast 138 Perne Road, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB1 3NX T: 01223 247015 T: 07771 688808 carolinaguesthouse@talktalk.net carolina.amabile@tesco.net
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H H H H Map 2: F6 SILVER AWARD & BREAKFAST AWARD Recently renovated Carolina’s offers spacious, contemporary bedrooms en-suite in a relaxing, clean, comfortable environment. Flat screen digital TVs, free WIFI, free car park. Patio and garden for guests use. Extensive breakfast menu. Ideally located for: city centre, colleges, bus/railway station, Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
Finches Bed & Breakfast 144 Thornton Road, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB3 0ND T: 01223 276653 enquiry@finches-bnb.com www.finches-bnb.com
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Double £65.00 - £105.00 Family £90.00 - £169.00 2D 1F - All rooms en-suite
The Conifers
HHHH SILVER AWARD Map 2: C3
213 Histon Road, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB4 3HL T: 01223 311784 T: 07803 590427 maureen.kent@btopenworld.com www.the-conifers.net
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Beautifully furnished en-suite accommodation close to Science Park and within walking distance of the city centre. Excellent continental breakfast provided. Own front door, fridge, microwave, television, patio and garden, very private. Twin £45.00 - £70.00 1T - 1 room en-suite
HHHH SILVER AWARD Map 2: B2 Quietly located and ideally situated within walking distance to the city centre, colleges and shopping. Finches offers the highest standard of comfort, coupled with a warm and personal service. All rooms en-suite, comfortably furnished and tastefully decorated. Free Wi Fi. Free parking. Non-smoking. Easy Access M11/A14. A warm welcome awaits you. Single £55.00 - £65.00 Double/Twin £70.00 - £80.00 2D 1T
Home from Home
HHHH BREAKFAST AWARD Map 2: D3
78b Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 1LA T: 01223 323555 M: 07738 835505 homefromhome2@btconnect.com www.homefromhomeguesthousecambridge.co.uk
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Situated in the city, Home from Home is ideally located for the University, river, Science and Business Parks. On site parking. All rooms are tastefully decorated and furnished to high standards. Excellent choice of breakfasts. Free wireless internet access. Single £60.00 - £89.00 Double/Twin £65.00 - £105.00 Family £95.00 - £160.00 Rooms: 2D 2F All rooms en-suite
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» Bed & Breakfasts – In Cambridge Kalimera Bed & Breakfast
HHHH Map 2: E2
84 Arbury Road, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB4 2JE T: 01223 510424 pat@kalimerabandb.co.uk www.kalimerabandb.co.uk
A warm welcome awaits you at this small family run B&B. Prices include full English breakfast. Hospitality tray with coffee, tea, hot chocolate and biscuits. Bathroom toiletries, hairdryer, ironing facilities, free internet and free parking also available. Shops and restaurants nearby. Bus every 10 mins to town and railway station 50 mins from London, 40 mins to Stansted, M11, A14, A10 nearby.
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Tudor Cottage
HHHH SILVER AWARD Map 2: D2
292 Histon Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3HS T: 01223 565212 T: 07736 144496 email@tudor-cottage.net www.tudorcottageguesthouse.co.uk
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Single £40.00 - £44.50 Double £65.00 - £75.00 2D 1T - 1 room en-suite/1 room with private facilities
Rosa’s Bed & Breakfast
HHHH BREAKFAST AWARD Map 2: D2
53 Roseford Road, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB4 2HA T: 01223 512596 T: 07745 456975 rosadscott@lycos.com
Friendly and welcoming Rosa’s Bed and Breakfast provides very clean accommodation with an excellent breakfast. In summer months this includes a fresh fruit platter inclusive of any cooked breakfast. We are a short distance from the city centre and easy walking distance. Four singles, one en-suite: three with private bathroom. Easy access to/from M11 + A14.
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Single £45.00 - £60.00 4S - 1 room ensuite/3 with private facilities
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The Old Rosemary Branch 67 Church End, Cherry Hinton Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3LF T: 01223 247161 T: 07711 095499 saa30@cam.ac.uk www.theoldrosemarybranch.co.uk
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HH Map 2: H5 A warm welcome awaits you at our 18th Century timber framed former pub. Approx two miles east of the city centre with easy access to Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Marshalls, Newmarket Road and Mill Road areas. Open fields immediately behind house. Wireless internet available. Child friendly, dog friendly, cyclists welcome. Single £35.00 - £45.00 Double/Twin £50.00 - £60.00 1D 1T
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The Tudor Cottage Guest House is a comfortable and friendly Tudor style cottage situated within walking distance of the city centre universities and offering easy access to the A14/M11. We have a selection of single, double and twin rooms, all of which are non-smoking and equipped with central heating, radio alarms, hairdryer, flat screen televisions with free view and tea/coffee facilities. En-suite rooms are available with heated towel rails & shaver points as are ground floor rooms. In the morning you can look forward to an excellent breakfast menu, with a tempting choice of cooked Full English, or a lighter alternative.
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SINGLE / 2S
£30.00 – £50.00
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£65.00 – £75.00
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£65.00 – £75.00
All rooms en-suite
prices inc. VAT
» Bed & Breakfasts – In Cambridge Allenbell
Map 2: H6
517a Coldhams Lane, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB1 3JS T: 01223 210353 sandragailturner@hotmail.com www.allenbell.co.uk
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Allenbell is a newly built establishment in Cambridge. We offer a modern friendly service, extremely comfortable rooms and one of the best breakfasts in Cambridge. Rooms are newly decorated, modern furniture and king size beds. Credit card surcharge 3%. Minimum age for children 5 years.
Duke House
Map 2: E4
1 Victoria Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB1 1JP T: 01223 314773 info@dukehousecambridge.co.uk www.dukehousecambridge.co.uk
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Single £40.00 - £50.00 Double/Twin £65.00 - £80.00 2D/T - Both rooms ensuite
5 Chapel Street
BREAKFAST AWARD Map 2: E3
5 Chapel Street, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB4 1DY T: 01223 514856 christine.ulyyan@gmail.com www.5chapelstreet.co.uk
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Stay in a peaceful conservation area, take a relaxing riverside stroll to the city or borrow a bicycle. Free on-street parking. Three lovely en-suite rooms, with WiFi and flatscreen TV. Enjoy top-quality local food and a range of home-made bread and biscuits – a traditional warm welcome with modern comforts.
Nestling alongside Christ’s Pieces in the very heart of historic Cambridge, Duke House is a boutique B&B offering outstanding accommodation to suit all visitor’s to our beautiful city. Our ensuite guest rooms have been individually designed to give you a relaxing haven after a busy day shopping or sightseeing. Single £105.00 - £160.00 Double £130.00 - £195.00 All rooms ensuite
Hobsons House
Map 2: C5
96 Barton Road, Newnham Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9LH T: 01223 304906 hilltout@yahoo.co.uk
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Quality bed and breakfast in exclusive area. High standards of comfort and accommodation. Minutes from Wolfson, Selwyn, Newnham and Robinson Colleges, the Sidgwick Site and University Library and convenient for city centre. Easy access from M11/J12. Parking – one car per room. Double/Twin £85.00 - £90.00 Family - £110.00-£120.00 1D 1D/T/F 1D/T 1 room with private facilities/ 2 rooms with shared facilities.
Single £85.00 - £105.00 Double £95.00 - £105.00 Kingsize/Twin £110.00 - £120.00 2D 1T - All rooms en-suite
Rectory Farm
Map 2: A4
Madingley Road, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB23 7PG T: 07742 272115 admin@rectoryfarmbnb.net www.rectoryfarmbnb.net
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Rectory Farm is a luxurious B&B and offers you a warm and friendly welcome. It is conveniently placed just one mile from Cambridge but surrounded by 50 acres of private fields and woods. Large, landscaped gardens, tennis court and heated swimming pool in summer. Enjoy open fires in winter and an excellent top quality breakfast. A few minutes walk from Madingley Park and Ride. Credit card surcharge 2%. Single £65.00 - £125.00 Double/Twin £95.00 - £175.00 2S 2D 2T - All rooms en-suite
The Corpus Clock
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» Bed & Breakfasts – Out of Town (up to 5 miles) Ambassador Lodge
HHHH Map 1: F4
37 High Street, Milton, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB24 6DF 7.9 km, 4.9 miles from Cambridge T: 01223 860168 ambassadorlodge@yahoo.co.uk www.ambassadorlodge.co.uk
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Friendly, family run bed and breakfast in small village close to Cambridge. Easy access to A14, M11, close to Business Park and Science Park. Off road parking, free wi-fi and excellent breakfasts. Good food available from local pubs. Easy walking distance to River Cam and Milton Country Park. Cyclists and Walkers Welcome.
» Bed & Breakfasts – Out of Town (5-10 miles) The Poplars 12 East Drive, Highfields Caldecote Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7NZ 12.3km, 7.7 miles from Cambridge T: 01954 210396 T: 07941 022742 thepoplars@onetel.com
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Single £42.00 - £49.00 Double £68.00 - £70.00 Twin £70.00 - £73.00 Family £88.00 - 95.00 2S 2D 1T 1F - 4 rooms en-suite
Rose Corner
HHHH Map 1: E4
42 Woodcock Close, Impington Cambridgeshire, CB24 9LD 7.4 km, 4.6 miles from Cambridge T: 01223 563136 T: 07733 027581 enquiries@rose-corner.co.uk www.rose-corner.co.uk
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Woodfield House
Madingley Road, Coton, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB23 7PH 6.5 km, 4 miles from Cambridge T: 01954 210265 T: 07730 590530 woodfield46@btinternet.com www.smoothhound.co.uk/hotels/woodfield.html
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Large modern house situated in a quiet cul-de-sac with off street parking. Close to pubs and restaurants. Situated 4 miles north of Cambridge. Easy access A14/M11, 16 miles to Ely and Newmarket. Wireless internet available.
Avondale 35 Highfields Road, Caldecote Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7NX 11.8 km, 7.4 miles from Cambridge T: 01954 210746 info@avondalerooms.co.uk.
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HHHH Map 1: E5 Modern farmhouse with large garden and ample parking, set between the village of Coton and Madingley, 3 miles from Cambridge. Easy access to American Cemetery, Duxford War Museum and Wimpole Hall. Park & Ride close by. Farm walk to Coton. Free wifi. Single £55.00 Double/twin £68.00 2D 1T - All rooms en-suite
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The Missing Sock Finders Corner, Newmarket Rd. Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9AQX 9.1 km, 5.6 miles from Cambridge T: 01223 812660 finder@themissingsock.co.uk www.themissingsock.co.uk
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HHHH Map 1: D5 Quiet setting on the outskirts of Cambridge. Easy access to M11, A11, A14, Duxford, Newmarket, Ely, Papworth Hospital, Park and Ride nearby. Wi-Fi, Freeview TV, iPod Dock/ Clock Radio. Single £40.00 Double £55.00 - £65.00 Twin £65.00 Family £65.00+ 1D 1T 1F - 2 rooms en-suite 1 room with private facilities
HHH 5 star Hygiene award Map 1: D5 Small exclusive bungalow, offering friendly accommodation. Situated in peaceful village location surrounded by wooded areas and interlaced with bridle paths and long country walkways. TV and tea/coffee facilities. Double/Twin £55.00 - £60.00 Triple £60.00 - £65.00 1D 1T 1Tr - All rooms en-suite
Map 1: H4 Just 5 miles from Cambridge, The Missing Sock features attractive bedrooms, world food, and a quirky bar. Each colourful bedroom has a private entrance, en-suite shower room with free toiletries. The rooms also have a continental breakfast tray, tea/coffee making facilities and TV with DVD player. Regular live music at weekends. Double £60.00 - £70.00 Family £100.00 Continental breakfast
» Bed & Breakfasts – Out of Town (10+ miles) Cheriton House
The Brambles Bed & Breakfast
Map 1: F4
Green End, Landbeach, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9FD 9.3 km, 5.8 miles out of Cambridge T: 01223 861443 T: 07767 893644 info@thebramblesbandb.co.uk www.thebramblesbandb.co.uk
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Mill Street, Houghton, Huntingdon Cambridgeshire, PE28 2AZ 28.3 km, 17.6 miles from Cambridge T: 01480 464004 sales@cheritonhousecambs.co.uk www.cheritonhousecambs.co.uk
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Award winning accommodation with large garden, 150 yards from the river and historic Houghton Mill (National Trust) in picturesque village of Houghton, just 20-25 mins from Cambridge. Riverside walks, good local pubs and restaurants. Extensive a la carte breakfast menu included in room rate. Just 2 miles from Huntingdon and St Ives. Single £70.00 - £75.00 Double/Twin £75.00 - £88.00 4D 1T - All rooms en-suite
Farm Stay East Anglia
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Cambridgeshire & Beyond T: 01359 231013 www.farmstayanglia.co.uk
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Delightful Farmhouse B&B and Self Catering Cottages and Barns in Cambridgeshire. Great for family holidays, short/weekend breaks, Cycling & Walking Breaks and family/group get-togethers. B&B guests will enjoy delicious Farmhouse Breakfasts! All properties offer a high level of comfort & quality - perfect for a relaxing break in the countryside! Singles from £38.00 Double/twins from £35.00
Quiet, friendly, countryside bed and breakfast situated 5.8 miles from Cambridge, 10 miles to Ely. All rooms are decorated to a high standard. Full English breakfast and buffet style breakfast using local and homemade produce. Large off road car park. Cyclists and Walkers Welcome.
Chequer Cottage
H H H H SILVER AWARD BREAKFAST AWARD Map 1: I6
43 Streetly End, Horseheath Cambridgeshire, CB21 4RP 21.9 km, 13.6 miles from Cambridge T: 01223 891522 stay@chequercottage.com www.chequercottage.com
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Charming fifteenth Century cottage in a countryside hamlet. Recently renovated, private, spacious and comfortable double en-suite. Annexed from our cottage and overlooking the garden. Country walks and bicycles available. Wonderful breakfast serving local produce. Double £80.00 1D - 1 room en-suite
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» Bed & Breakfasts – Out of Town (10+ miles) The End Cottage 75 Fowlmere Road, Heydon, Nr Royston Cambridgeshire, SG8 8PZ 21.6 km, 13.4 miles from Cambridge T: 01763 838212 T: 07770 863369 diana.macfadyen@virgin.net
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HHHH BREAKFAST AWARD Map 1: E7 Your own thatched cottage in a quiet location and set in a delightful garden with tremendous views. Beamed double bedroom with en-suite facilities. Breakfast in adjacent 16th Century main house. Close to Cambridge (Park & Ride 10 minutes away), Imperial War Museum Duxford and Saffron Walden. Good food at local pubs.
The Meadow House
HHHH Map 1: H4
Mrs H. S. Marsh, 2A High Street, Burwell, Cambridge, CB25 0HB 19.1km, 11.9 miles from Cambridge T: 01638 741926 M: 07721 532757 bookings@meadowhouse.co.uk www.themeadowhouse.co.uk
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Double £80.00 - £85.00 1D - 1 room en-suite
Greenhill Bed & Breakfast Chishill Road, Heydon, Cambridgeshire, SG8 8PN 22.5km, 14 miles from Cambridge T: 01763 837170 T: 07818 032243 mitchellgreenhill@btinternet.com
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HHHH BREAKFAST AWARD Map 1: E7 Private, tranquil accommodation in detached annexe of country home. Rooms have garden views. Safe off road parking. Award winning breakfast. Short walk to excellent village pubs. Imperial War Museum, Duxford, 5 minutes away. Cambridge Park and Ride, 10 minutes. Close to Saffron Walden and Audley End. Great location for visiting the area. Double/Twin £80.00 - £85.00 1D 1T - 1 room ensuite/1 room with private facilities
The Meadow House is a magnificent modern house set in 2 acres of wooded grounds. We offer superior Bed and Breakfast accommodation in the village of Burwell, near Newmarket and Cambridge, in spacious rooms with king size double beds, TV and tea and coffee making facilities.
The Limes
HHHH SILVER AWARD Map 1: G7
Park Road, Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1RL 20.9 km, 13 miles from Cambridge T: 01799 532053 M: 07710 354639 lindsey@thelimes-bedandbreakfast.co.uk www.thelimes-bedandbreakfast.co.uk
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The Limes is a fine country house situated along a quiet lane, providing the most luxurious and comfortable accommodation. Guests can expect a delicious AGA-cooked breakfast, using locally sourced produce. The Limes is within easy reach of Cambridge (20 minutes) and close to the Imperial War Museum and Audley End House. Double £90.00 - £100.00 Family £110.00 - £130.00 1D 1F Both rooms en-suite
We also have a large off-road car park and several suites of adjoining family rooms. Children half price if sharing with 2 adults.
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» Self Catering – In Cambridge The Willow Guest House 45 High Street, Hemingford Grey, Cambridgeshire, PE28 9BJ 22.7km, 14.1 miles from Cambridge T: 01480 494748 kate_snellock@yahoo.com www.thewillowguesthouse.co.uk
HHHH Map1: C3 Situated in a picturesque riverside village, the Willow Guest House offers a warm, friendly and comfortable stay.
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Private parking, free WiFi and next door to the renowned restaurant The Cock.
Spacious modern home with a virtually separate wing of ground floor bedrooms. A quiet location at the end of a cul-de-sac country lane and surrounded by fields. Ideal for the disabled.
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Homerton Street, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB2 0NT T: 01223 276060 T: 07999 519460 angela@citystayuk.com www.citystayuk.com
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All prices inclusive of breakfast Single £55.00 Double/Twin £85.00 Family £85.00 - £130.00 2S 4D 2D/T/Tr/F
HHH Map 1: F2
44 Main Street, Wentworth, Ely Cambridgeshire, CB6 3QG 32.4km, 20.1 miles from Cambridge T: 01353 776131 T: 07768 827901 chips.1@virgin.net www.mgraham.net
The Belvedere Apartments
HHHHH GOLD AWARD Map 2: E6 One & two bed penthouse apartments in this exclusive development, within walking distance of Cambridge station & city centre. Luxury awaits you within what is considered the “Best UK apartment scheme” (source Daily Mail). Apartments are sumptuously furnished, some offering their own terrace with views of landscaped gardens. Use of exclusive leisure facilities including a fully equipped gym, swimming pool, spa and steam room. Free gated parking, free WiFi and a free welcome pack. Min £918.00 - Max £1074.00 (Daily rate £111.00 - £179.00) + VAT - Min 2 nights stay Units 4: Sleeps 1 - 4
Prospero Homes
HHHHH GOLD AWARD Map 2: E4
3 Warkworth Street, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB1 1EG T: 01223 511043 T: 07771 935642 info@prosperohomes.co.uk www.prosperohomes.co.uk
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Double/Twin £50.00 - £60.00 Family £60.00 - £80.00 1D 1T 1F - All rooms en-suite
Cambridge Midsummer Apartments
City centre luxury self-catering apartments. Seven 4* and 5*. Fully equipped with unlimited free internet access, housekeeping and laundry. “First Class accommodation.” “A great place to stay.” “Excellent as always.” - Guests’ comments. Min £525.00 - Max £780.00 Units 7: Sleeps 1-2
HHHH Map 2: E4
Midsummer Court Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1JX T: 01223 316074 T: 07904 359375 enquiry@worth-house.co.uk www.cambridgemidsummerapartments.co.uk
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Very well presented apartments, in an ideal city centre location. Ideal for business and leisure purposes. Equipped to an extremely high standard with everything you would need. Free broadband internet. Free private parking. Welcome pack and map provided. Credit card surcharge 5% Min £385.00 - Max £550.00 Daily Rate £55.00 – £100.00 Units 3: Sleeps 1 - 4
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» Self Catering – In Cambridge Bells Apartments
HHH Map 2: C4
39 Castle Street, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AH T: 01223 323231 T: 07840 856075 tony@deadgoodsoup.org www.bellsapartments.co.uk
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Charming listed building containing two separate flats; genuinely central: two minutes’ walk from the “backs” and River Cam and five minutes’ walk from main shops. Parking can be provided; linen and towels included plus Wifi. We live just 50m away for assistance. Please email (best) or call to check availability.
Mrs Andrews’
Map 2: D3
12-20 Victoria Road, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB4 3DU T: 01223 269642 paddymannion@googlemail.com
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Min £395.00 - Max £625.00 (Daily rate £75.00 - £95.00) Units 2: Sleeps 2 - 5
Westminister College Cheshunt & Garden Cottages
HHH Map 2: C4
Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0AA Tel: 01223 741084 admin@westminster.cam.ac.uk www.westminster.cam.ac.uk
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The cottages are located within the grounds of Westminster College in the heart of Cambridge. Self-contained and fully furnished, they perfectly accommodate a couple and are available for short or longer stays. £400.00 - £580.00 per week (Room only daily rate £85.00 - £95.00) Continental Breakfast available on request Above rates are inclusive of VAT at the current rate of 20%
Mrs Andrews’ is a delightful Victorian house within the city of Cambridge, close to the river and within a 10 minute walk of the city centre. There is off road, secure parking. 15+
The house has been lovingly and appropriately renovated and sits within
Rectory Cottage Rectory Farm, Madingley Road Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7PG T: 07742 272115 admin@rectorycottage.net www.rectorycottage.net
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Map 2: A4 Set in 50 acres of beautiful gardens and fields, tastefully furnished. Tennis court and heated outdoor pool. Just 1 mile from the city and only minutes from the Madingley Road Park and Ride. Welcome pack and toiletries on arrival. Credit card surcharge 2%. Min £450.00 - Max £700.00 Units 1: Sleeps 1 - 6
a delightful courtyard setting with its own small private terrace garden. There are two double bedrooms. All rooms are furnished to a high standard with an eclectic mix of furnishings and paintings. There is broadband internet connection, Wi-fi, cable TV and a fax with a small under stairs office. The kitchen is well equipped and includes a dishwasher. ROOMS
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» Self Catering – Out of Town Victoria Apartment
Map 2: E3
55-57 Arbury Road, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB4 2JB T: 01223 350086 F: 01223 710314 victoriahouse@ntlworld.com www.cambridgeapartmentsuk.com
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A superior newly constructed 2 bedroom apartment with small patio garden. Finished to the highest quality with two en-suite bedrooms, quality fitted kitchens, laundry facilities, solid oak flooring throughout downstairs and leather sofa and chairs. Conveniently located for the city centre and the Cambridge Business/Science Parks. Free Wi-Fi and parking. Credit card surcharge 3%.
Fisherman’s Lodge
HHHH Map 1: F8
Rockells Farm, Duddenhoe End, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4UY 28km, 17.4 miles from Cambridge T: 01763 838053 evert.westerhuis@tiscali.co.uk www.rockellsfarm.co.uk
Enjoy a welcoming break at our newly converted timber framed barn with lovely views over our 3 acre lake. Fully equipped accommodation with 2 bedrooms, gallery and open plan living, kitchen and dining area. Wheelchair accessible. Close to Cambridge, London within easy reach.
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Min £450.00 - Max £800.00 (Daily rate £80.00 - £120.00) Units 2: Sleeps 1 - 5
The Bakery Cottage
HHHH Map 1: H6
High Street, West Wratting Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 5LU 20.3km, 12.6 miles from Cambridge T: 01223 290492 T: 07860 810689 thebakerycottage@aol.com www.bakerycottage.co.uk
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Charming renovated period cottage with exposed beams. Situated in the quiet peaceful village with pub. The garden is secluded and tranquil with many plants and birds. The cottage has a double room downstairs with bathroom. Ten miles from Cambridge, six miles from Newmarket and 8 miles from Duxford.
Glebe Cottage
HHHH Map 1: D4
44 Main Street, Hardwick, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB23 7QS 9.9km, 6.2 miles from Cambridge T: 01954 212895 info@camcottage.co.uk www.camcottage.co.uk
Detached cottage 5 miles west of Cambridge - 15 minutes drive. Set back from road up a private drive in a quiet ‘conservation area’ and 2 minutes walk to the old village gastro pub: The Blue Lion with open fire. Tranquil secluded garden, lawn and trees with garden furniture. Warm welcome.
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Min £250.00 - Max £600.00 (Daily rate £65.00 - £110.00 based on 2 people sharing) Units 1: Sleeps 1 - 4
Min £500.00 - Max £750.00 Units 1: Sleeps 1 - 6
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Brick Row Cottage
HHHH Map 1: G6
26 Brick Row, Babraham, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB22 3AJ 11.3km, 7 miles from Cambridge T: 01223 836045 T: 07850 576596 ian.kime@brickrowcottage.co.uk
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Comfortable, well-appointed Grade II listed cottage in Babraham, a small, picturesque village close to Cambridge. With a delightful period interior, wood-burning stove and internet access, Brick Row Cottage provides accommodation of the highest quality. £475 - £575 per week Units 1: Sleeps 1- 6
Hilary’s Cottage
HHHH Map 1: H4
16 Cage Hill, Swaffham Prior Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 0JS 16.5km, 10.3 miles from Cambridge T: 01638 741926 T: 07721 532757 bookings@meadowhouse.co.uk www.hilaryscottage.co.uk
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Charming Victorian cottage situated in the historic village of Swaffham Prior close to Cambridge, Newmarket Racecourse and Ely. Sleeps up to six, 2 kingsize bedrooms and 1 twin. 2 bathrooms, 1 en-suite, 1 ground floor double and second bathroom on ground floor. Enclosed garden. Off road parking. Min £375.00 - Max £525.00 Units 1: Sleeps 1 - 6
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» Self Catering – Out of Town New Found Place
HHHH GOLD AWARD Map 1: B4
38 High Street, Southoe, St. Neots Cambridgeshire, PE19 5YE 28.1 km, 17.5 miles from Cambridge T: 01480 476319 T: 07828386526 newfoundplace@me.com www.newfoundplace.co.uk
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New Found Place offers luxurious accommodation ideal for business or family use for holiday vacation or short breaks. New Found Place is far more than just a place to spend the night, the stylish furnishing ensures the highest level of comfort in a peaceful rural location. Free Wi-Fi.
Wallis Farmhouse
HHHH Map 1: D5
Wallis Farm, 98 Main Street Hardwick, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7QU 10.1km, 6.3 miles from Cambridge T: 01954 210347 T: 07966014343 enquiries@wallisfarmhouse.co.uk www.wallisfarmhouse.co.uk
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Min £560.00 - Max £650.00 (Daily rate £80.00 - £110.00) Units 1: Sleeps 1 - 4
Rose Barn Cottages Red House Farm, 44 High Street Great Eversden, Cambridgeshire, CB23 1HW 12.4km, 7.7miles from Cambridge T: 01223 262154 info@redhousefarmuk.com www.redhousefarmuk.com
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HHHH GOLD AWARD Map 1: E6 Rose Barn Cottages are set within a courtyard of 18th Century timber framed barns on working farm and only 7 miles from Cambridge. An ideal base for touring East Anglia. Wi-fi available.
We have six self-catering cottages at Wallis Farm offering one or two bedroom ground floor accommodation. All equipped to a high standard, gas central heating. One has been equipped for impaired mobility use. Ideally situated five miles from Cambridge. Large gardens and farmland for guests to walk. Wireless Internet available. Min £300.00 - Max £500.00 (Daily rate £80.00 - £110.00) Units 6: Sleeps 1 - 4
Whitensmere Cottages Ashdon, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2JQ 24.4km, 15.2 miles from Cambridge T: 01799 584244 grahamdford@gmail.com www.holidaycottagescambridge.co.uk
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HHHH Map 1: G7 Three courtyard barns converted to the high standard. Perfect for holidays, business or relocating to the area. Fully equipped kitchen, children’s play area, internet access and all bills included. Cambridge, Saffron Walden and Duxford close by. Only 12 miles from Stansted Airport and London one hour away. Longer lets available. Min. £250.00 - Max. £480.00 Units 1: Sleeps 1-5
13 The Green
HHHH Map 1: E4
13 The Green, Histon, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB24 9JA 7.1km, 4.4 miles from Cambridge T: 01954 250729 paulinewynn@hotmail.co.uk
Situated in quiet position on picturesque village green with stream running through it. 2 bedrooms, 1 double, 1 twin. Lounge, kitchen, dining room. Pubs, shops, bus stop nearby. 3 miles north of Cambridge. Enclosed garden.
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Garden Cottage
HHH Map 1: H4
20 Cage Hill, Swaffham Prior Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 0JS 16.5km, 10.3 miles from Cambridge T: 01638 741926 T: 07721 532757 bookings@themeadowhouse.co.uk www.themeadowhouse.co.uk
Lovely 2 bedroomed cottage in the historic village of Swaffham Prior. Very comfortable king size double bed, small secluded garden with decking, parking. Close to Cambridge, Newmarket and Ely.
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» Self Catering – Out of Town Hill Farm Holiday Cottages
HHH Cyclists, Families and Walkers Welcome Map 1: G7
Ashdon, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2ET 24km, 14.9 miles from Cambridge T: 01799 584881 hillfarm-holiday-cottages@hotmail.com www.hillfarm-holiday-cottages.co.uk
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Three farmsite cottages, wonderful, scenic, quiet location, close to village. Comfortable, full central heating, well equipped,wireless internet. Perfect for holidays, business, walkers, the less mobile, families relocating. Cambridge City 20 mins drive, Stansted Airport 40 mins, Saffron Walden 10 mins, London 1 hour.
Little Bulls Farmhouse Radwinter Park, Radwinter End, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2UE 30.2km, 18.8 miles from Cambridge T: 01799 599272 T: 07802 599372 ajkiddy@cambridge-vacation-homes.com www.cambridge-vacation-homes.com
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Min £230.00 - Max £350.00 (Weekly and longer lets available) Units 3: Sleeps 2 - 4
Hilton Hall: The Old Post Office
Map 1: G7 Lovely Essex Farmhouse in very rural location. Attractively furnished, fully equipped, freezer, AGA and DVD. 2 bathrooms, 3 double bedrooms. Ideally situated for country walks etc on working farm. No near neighbours, only 30 minutes south of Cambridge. Min £562.00 - Max £615.00 Units 1: Sleeps 1 - 8
HHH Map 1: C4
Hilton Hall, High Street, Hilton, Huntingdon, Cambs, PE28 9NE 24km, 14.9 miles from Cambridge ann.goodridge@gmail.com
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The beautifully restored Old Post Office is self-contained, set in the grounds of Jacobean Hilton Hall, of Bloomsbury set fame. In Hilton village outside Cambridge, it provides tranquillity, delightful views, space to work or relax. High standard of accommodation over two floors: double bedroom, shower-room, modern fitted kitchen, orangery, patio. Units 1: Sleeps 1 - 4 Min £225 (3 nights) - Max £525 (7 nights)
The Coach House
Map 1: G4
23 Orchard Street, Stow-Cum-Quy Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9AE 9.1km, 5.7 miles from Cambridge T: 01223 812743 T: 07968 449609 bookings@kickoffyourshoes.co.uk www.kickoffyourshoes.co.uk
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Nightly or weekly lets. Surrounded by open countryside and equipped to the highest standards with rustic charm. A tranquil and comfortable stay, in home from home comfort is guaranteed. Excellent location for A14, Science Park, City Centre links and Newmarket. Private parking, welcome pack, village pubs and Post Office nearby. Min £275.00 - Max £500.00 (Daily rate £60.00 - £110.00) Units 1: Sleeps 1 - 4 Minature Kings Image Courtesy of Keith Taylor www.cambridgeimages.co.uk
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» Campsites & Caravan Parks Highfield Farm Touring Park
HHHHH Map 1: D5
Long Road, Comberton, Cambridge Cambridgeshire, CB23 7DG 10.6 km, 6.3 miles from Cambridge T: 01223 262308 enquiries@highfieldfarmtouringpark.co.uk www.highfieldfarmtouringpark.co.uk
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A warm welcome awaits you at our popular family run touring park graded “excellent” by the English Tourism Council. It is set in peaceful farming countryside and provides an ideal location for your visit to Cambridge. Drying facilities, foodshop and gas cylinder exchange/refill available. Park open from 25th March – 31st October 2013. Tent & Caravan Pitches From £14.00 - £17.00 60 Tent Pitches, 60 Caravan Pitches
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» How to Get Here By Train There is a fast and frequent rail service from London King’s Cross & London Liverpool Street through to Cambridge. There are excellent connections from Scotland & the North via Peterborough, and regional services from Birmingham & the Midlands, East Anglia & the Northwest. For bus services from Cambridge railway station into the city centre look for the Citi 1, Citi 3 or Citi 7 services. By Road From the South & from London, Cambridge is a short trip up the M11 motorway. From the north, the A1 and M1 link to the A14 dual carriageway straight to the city, and from the east and west, the A14 again takes you to Cambridge. For short stay trips the City Centre Car Parks offer great convenience, but for longer visits there are 5 world class Park & Ride sites located on the outskirts of the City that provide free parking and a swift and frequent bus ride to the City Centre. By Coach National Express operates coach services to Cambridge from major towns & cities throughout the U.K. There are frequent coach services from both Central London, and London Stansted Airport through to the city. The X5 cross county Stagecoach service links Oxford to Cambridge, via Bicester, Buckingham, Milton Keynes & Bedford. By Bus Stagecoach operates a comprehensive service to the city from around the county. Please visit http://www.stagecoachbus.com for full details. The Guided Busway offers an innovative and frequent service from Huntingdon to the city centre including stops at the Rail Station and Addenbrookes Hospital. Park and Ride sites for this service can be found at St Ives, Longstanton and Trumpington. Please visit www.thebusway.info for full details. By Air Cambridge is within easy reach of London Heathrow, London Gatwick & Birmingham International Airport. London Stansted is the nearest international airport to Cambridge, located just 30 miles to the South of the city, with easy access by train, coach, or car (M11). By Sea Located just 67 miles South-East of Cambridge, it is possible to sail into Harwich from the Hook of Holland & Esbjerg. Excellent road, & rail links makes Cambridge easily accessible.
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Access for all Shopmobility Cambridge offers you two Shopmobility centres to help you make your shopping visit to the city as easy and enjoyable as possible. Shopmobility is a scheme to provide electrically powered scooters, wheelchairs and manual wheelchairs to help people who have limited mobility – through permanent or temporary disablement, illness, accident or age – to shop and use the other facilities within Cambridge. There are two Shopmobility offices in Cambridge: On the ground floor of the Grand Arcade car park, first right at the entrance. The site provides easy access to the city centre, Grand Arcade and John Lewis On the fourth floor of the Grafton East car park, entrance on East Road. The site provides easy access to the Grafton Centre, Fitzroy and Burleigh Street Both Shopmobility offices are open Monday to Saturday, 10am – 4pm. The Grafton office is open Sundays, 11am – 4pm. If you are arriving by bus, park and ride or taxi, we can meet customers from the bus station and bus stops. Bookings To make sure that a suitable mobility aid is available, telephone the centre you wish to use. Both have a 24 hour answerphone which operates outside office hours. Grand Arcade Shopmobility office – Telephone 01223 457452 Grafton East Shopmobility office – Telephone 01223 461858 For full details, please visit www.cambridge.gov.uk or www.shopmobilityuk.org Other useful information – Guided Tours All types of tours can be catered for both individuals and groups. No charge will be made for escorts of wheelchair users. The Guided Tours Department at the Cambridge Tourist Information Centre has experienced guides to escort physically disabled, blind and visually impaired people. Advanced notice is necessary though. Cambridge Tourist Information Centre produces a useful fact sheet on how to see the best of the city for disabled visitors. For details please telephone 0871 226 8006 or email info@visitcambridge.org Other useful numbers Stagecoach Customer Services 01223 423578 Cambridge Deaf Association 01223 246237 Cam Sight 01223 420033 Cambridge Dial a Ride 01223 506335 Cambridge Tourist Information 0871 226 8006
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