A Guide to Cambridge — Your 3 Day Travel Itinerary
Home to one of the world’s most prestigious universities, Cambridge brims with history, tradition and scholarly charm.
Travel: Cambridge station has direct rail links to London with termini at London King’s Cross (via the Cambridge Line and the East Coast Main Line), Liverpool Street (on the West Anglia Main Line), and St Pancras (on the Thameslink line).
DAY 1: Explore the city centre and River Cam…
Options for activities:
- Punting with Scudamore’s
Nothing sounds better than a relaxing day of punting on the River Cam! You can sit back, chill out and enjoy the views whilst on a chauffeured punt tour, or take on the challenge of punting yourself!
2. Xu Memorial Garden & the Wildflower Meadow
Explore the picturesque grounds of King’s College, part of one of the most prestigious universities in the world, the University of Cambridge. Tickets are available for self-guided tours of the college and include access to the wildflower meadow and Xu Zhimo garden — a memorial garden commemorating the Chinese poet Xu Zhimo who wrote his most famous poem, ‘Second Farewell to Cambridge’. The garden also includes a granite stone with the first and last lines of poem carved into it.
Food & Drink:
Nestled in the city centre, this pub boasts an impressive beer garden with riverside views — perfect for drinks with friends and loved-ones on a sunny day.
Enjoy amazing sorbets and ice creams, packed with flavour and churned daily at Jack’s Gelato. Top tip: this place is very popular and can get busy so avoid waiting in the queue by using their online queue jump service (only available on Saturdays and Sundays)!
DAY 2: Discover Bourn, a picturesque village outside of Cambridge’s city centre…
Options for activities:
Bourn has a large network of public footpaths and bridleways around the village, giving you ample options for a relaxing walk in the beautiful and tranquil countryside!
Dating back to 1636, the Bourn Windmill is one of Bourn’s most prized monuments.
Food & Drink:
Go on an adventure and discover the Willow Tree Pub, a unique pub located in the village of Bourn. The stunning countryside setting is ideal for drinks or a meal with a twist. Choose from relaxed drinks in the willow garden, a unique dining experience in a teepee, to dinner in a dining dome!
2. Lalbagh Bangladeshi & Indian Diner
If you’re not in the mood for pub grub and Indian food tickles your fancy, Lalbagh the place to be! Nestled in the heart of Bourn, this award-winning restaurant offers a wide range of delicious dishes, as well as a unique atmosphere.
DAY 3: End your trip with an exciting day of sightseeing on foot or by bike…
Options for activities:
Book a bike tour and discover Cambridge from a different perspective. Soak in the history while you get off the beaten track and discover all the hidden gems this beautiful city has to offer.
Important visitor information: Please note the Cambridge Bike Tours is currently only taking bookings over the phone and email.
2. Cambridge University Botanic Gardens
Get lost in the beauty of Cambridge University’s Botanic Gardens. Before visiting, ensure that you book your tickets here.
Food & Drink:
See what all the fuss is about and try Cambridge’s famous Chelsea buns! Fitzbillies, a local favourite, has been a staple in Cambridge for a whopping 100 years. Its origins go as far back as the 1920s and it even continued to serve delicious treats during and after the Second World War. Their Chelsea buns, although a rare treat in the days of rationing, were so good that there were queues of people waiting outside the shop, not wanting to miss out on the perfect post-war tea party treat!
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