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A day in Cambridge ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง

## Cambridge Day Trip (Low-budget Version) ### 11:00 Arrive at Cambridge Train Station - **Walk or take the bus** to the city center (approximately 20 minutes on foot, bus costs approximately ยฃ2-3. It's recommended to walk and enjoy the scenery along the way) --- ### 11:30 Visit King's College - King's College is one of Cambridge's landmarks. The chapel is magnificent, and photography is free outside. - If you're willing to spend a little (ยฃ11 for students, ยฃ12.50 for adults), you can go inside and visit King's College Chapel, but just walking around and taking photos is also quite enjoyable. --- ### 12:00 Stroll through Cambridge City Center - **Market Square** - The market offers a variety of snacks and handicrafts. Enjoy a stroll and get a feel for local life. - If you're looking to save money, you can buy some cheap sandwiches and fruit for lunch (approximately ยฃ3-6). --- ### 13:00 Trinity College Tour - A world-renowned college, Newton's alma mater. Entrance costs ยฃ10, while the exterior is free for viewing and taking photos. -- ### 13:30 Cambridge University Library - Entrance is limited to certain individuals, but the exterior is also a spectacular place to take photos and experience the academic atmosphere. - If you're interested in literature or history, you can stop by the Museum of Cambridge (ยฃ6 for adults, ยฃ4 for students), but simply taking photos outside is also free. --- ### 14:00 River Cam Walk & Punting - Walk along the River Cam and admire Cambridge's famous punting. - If you want to save money, you can just enjoy the view from the river, or bargain with the boatman to join a group boat trip, usually around ยฃ10-15 per person (you can choose not to join; the riverside walk is just as beautiful). -- ### 3:00 PM Cambridge University Botanic Garden - Admission is ยฃ8 for adults and ยฃ6.30 for students. If you enjoy nature and plants, this is well worth a visit. - If you don't want to go inside, you can relax outside or in a nearby park. -- ### 4:00 PM Fitzwilliam Museum - Cambridge's most famous museum, **free admission**! - Rich collection of art and artifacts, perfect for spending 1-1.5 hours. -- ### 5:30 PM Walk back to the train station / Dinner - Grab a sandwich and fruit for dinner at a supermarket in the city center or from Tesco Express (economical and convenient). - If you have time, sit in a cafe near the train station and organize your photos. --- ## Map Route - Cambridge Train Station โ†’ City Centre/King's College โ†’ Market Square โ†’ Trinity College โ†’ River Cam Path โ†’ Museum โ†’ Back to Train Station - The entire route is a walking distance, taking no more than 30 minutes each way, suitable for travelers with average stamina.
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Posted: Aug 6, 2025
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