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Trip.Best Top 11 Best Things to Do in Cambridge [2024]

Explore the best things to do in Cambridge! Uncover top activities and experiences for an unforgettable visit.
Updated Jul 2024
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    "A university in one of the most well-preserved medieval cities in England. when you enter the university, you can definitely immerse yourself in the educational environment."
    Cambridge.Cambridge City Center
    1.7km from downtown
    Highlights: The University of Cambridge has a total of 31 colleges, which are almost integrated with the urban area of Cambridge. This prestigious school has trained scientists such as Newton, Darwin, Hawking and dozens of Nobel Prize winners. Xu Zhimo and Jin Yong also studied here. The colleges were built in different periods and have different architectural styles, but most of them retain the style since the Middle Ages. The porches and walls of the school buildings are still decorated with simple and solemn statues and seals, which is really pleasing to the eye. Several colleges that are popular with tourists include King's College, Trinity College, St. John's College, Queen's College, Peter's College, Christ's College, Clare College and more. Tourists can choose the ones they are interested in and visit them in turn, but they need to check their opening hours in advance. To appreciate the beauty of Cambridge University, of course, you can't miss the Cam River cruise. Take a gondola to cruise the Jianhe River, pass under 7 elegant bridges such as Mathematical Bridge and Bridge of Sighs, and enjoy the scenery of the back gardens of 6 colleges including King's College, Trinity College and Queen's College, which are traditional, romantic and beautiful. Pickup can be found on Silver Street or Bridge Street. Visitors can choose to row on their own or join a guided river cruise.
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    "There is a statue of Henry VIII at the entrance to Trinity College. There is an apple tree on the green lawn at the entrance of the College, which is the source of Newton's law of gravity. When you enter the courtyard of the College, the magnificent building brings a sense of awe. The front hall of the church is filled with jade statues of famous graduates from Trinity College, including Newton, Bacon, Tennyson and others."
    Cambridge.Cambridge City Center
    1.7km from downtown
    Highlights: Trinity College was founded by King Henry VIII in 1546. Whether it is academic achievement, economic strength, or college scale, it ranks among the best among the 31 colleges of Cambridge University. What the world admires is that it is also the alma mater of the great scientist Newton, the philosopher Bacon, and many royal aristocrats including Prince Charles, six British prime ministers, and many Nobel Prize winners. There is a statue of Henry VIII at the entrance of the college gate. It is hilarious: the majestic king holds a golden ball with a cross on the top of the throne in his left hand, and a chair leg in his right hand. It is said that Henry VIII originally held a golden scepter symbolizing kingship in his right hand. Not long after the statue was completed, some mischievous student quietly climbed up, pulled out the scepter, and replaced it with the current chair leg. What's even more strange is that for hundreds of years, no one has bothered about it. Cambridge people not only let nature take its course, but also constantly introduce this "wonderful" story to new students and tourists. In the middle of the green lawn to the right of the gate, an inconspicuous apple tree is planted. It is said that an apple from the ancestors of this tree fell on Newton's head, which inspired him to discover the law of universal gravitation.
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    "Cambridge is a very clean place, the Jianhe is also a unique river form here, the cruise ship is not very spacious, and the scenery along the way is quite good. I like to come here to play."
    Cambridge.Cambridge City Center
    2.1km from downtown
    Highlights: When you come to historic Cambridge, a Cambridge cruise is the best choice. For most tourists, visiting Cambridge is a rare experience. It would be a great pity if you don't experience the Cambridge cruise, which is a classic local tourism project. During the cruise, guests can enjoy about 3/4 of the entire length of the Jianhe River, and truly feel a complete historical, cultural and natural journey. Along the way, the cruise passes 7 colleges, the Mathematical Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs, as well as the iconic building of Cambridge University, the Chapel of King's College. The cruise ship is generally 6 people per boat, but it can also be adjusted to a large boat that can accommodate 12 people according to the number of groups. Experienced local guides are arranged on each boat. The pleasant scenery along the way and the explanation of professional guides will make your trip to Cambridge an unforgettable experience.
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    "The Bridge of Sighs is a covered bridge in Cambridge, England, belonging to St John's College, Cambridge University, built in 1831, across the River Conn. The architect is Henry Hutchinson. It is named after the Bridge of Sighs in Venice."
    Cambridge.Cambridge City Center
    1.8km from downtown
    Highlights: The Bridge of Sighs is located in St John's College and was built in 1831. According to legend, every exam season, students who come back from the exam room pass by this wall and lie will always sigh in frustration. The Neo-Gothic style of the Bridge of Sighs and the elaborate carvings can not help but make people admire. If you are on a boat on the Cam River, the Bridge of Sighs is a must.
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    "Mathematical Bridge is a bridge in the city of Cambridge, England, which crosses the River of Cambridge University campus, connecting Queen's College on both sides of the River of Cambridge, between Trinity College and Trinity College. Mathematical Bridge is its unofficial name, its official name is simply "wood bridge." The Mathematical Bridge was designed by William Etheridge II and built by James Essex in 1749. The Mathematical Bridge was rebuilt in 1866 and 1905, but the original design did not change. The bridge has now been replaced by a new bridge, with the arrangement of the wooden bars forming an arc, supporting the bridge, and other transverse components forming a triangular structure to hold the bridge. The structure here effectively uses wood without wasting, while borrowing the arch design common to stone bridges, consolidating its structure. However, there are several sources of mathematical bridge design: 1. The bridge is designed by China, and some special mathematical equations are used in the design, because the name of the mathematical bridge is obtained. 2, the bridge is designed by the general students, the design of the bridge (weight and angle number) is very precise, even a nail is not used, a professor saw the bridge after the breathtaking, and wanted to remove the bridge to understand the design of the bridge. However, after the professor removed the bridge, there was no way to use the original design to rebuild the bridge, so the professor used nails to rebuild the bridge. The bridge was designed and built by Newton, and as the second legend, his design did not use the last nail, the students saw the design of the bridge and removed the bridge, but there was no way to rebuild it. But this is not true because Newton died 22 years before the bridge was built."
    Cambridge.Cambridge City Center
    1.4km from downtown
    Highlights: Entering Queen's College, you can see an ancient wooden bridge spanning the Cam River. This is the world-famous Mathematical Bridge. Historical records are that it was designed by William Etheridge II and built by James in 1749. Essex (JamesEssex) built. The Mathematical Bridge was rebuilt in 1866 and 1905, but the original design has not changed. But in another version, Newton designed the bridge and did not use a single nail to fix it, which amazed the students in Cambridge. They dismantled the bridge overnight to find out what happened. The bridge could never be restored, and had no choice but to re-fix it with nails. Standing at the head of the bridge, the clear and mirror-like water of the Cam River is rippling with the colorful and magical patterns of the Mathematical Bridge. The seemingly irregular and inadvertent geometric figures such as triangles, rectangles, and diamonds are all designed and constructed after careful calculation. It is called Cambridge. A symbol of academic spirit.
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    "A beautiful Jianhe River is a symbol of Cambridge University. The different bridges on the Jianhe River, and because of the poet Xu Zhimo's "Best More Bridges", which is the head of the population, make people feel fond of Cambridge University and love."
    Cambridge
    2.4km from downtown
    Highlights: The beautiful Cam River is a symbol of Cambridge. For a long time in the past, the Cam River was called RiverGranta and RiverCam by locals, which actually referred to the same river. The former refers specifically to Cambridge City to Grantchester. One section is the upper reaches of the river. This section of the river is tortuous and the scenery on the banks is natural and simple; the latter is the lower reaches of the river, with a wider river surface and gentle water flow. The banks are full of gorgeous buildings on the campus of Cambridge University, namely The College Backs. , so when the local charter boat is rafting, the owner will ask "GrantaorColleges?". When you come to Cambridge, you must take a penny tour and float on the Jian River to enjoy the scenery on both sides of the river.
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    "It is also a beautiful and quiet place. Come here to visit and see a good place for a long sleep in Weng Meiling. The scale of the cemetery is not very large, and you can see a lot of vegetation cover."
    Cambridge
    3.3km from downtown
    Highlights: Weng Meiling was buried in the public cemetery in Cambridge, about 4.8 kilometers from the city center. Meiling's tombstone is pure and pure, with her picture embedded on the tombstone. There are two little angels in front of the tomb, the one on the right is standing and weeping softly, and the one on the left is kneeling and holding a fist in prayer. Hanging the trinkets that Weng Mi sent her when she came to visit. The inscription on the tombstone is written in English, which means in Chinese: "Remembering Weng Meiling in love was born on May 7, 1959 and died on May 14, 1985, at the age of 26. Without you at home, we will be lonely. Life is not what it used to be. If you come back to us, the whole world will be a paradise!"
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    "The clock was a little unclear at night. However, standing in front of it and watching it ticking forward, the psychology is still a little inexplicable nervous. After all, time, no one can control."
    Cambridge.Cambridge City Center
    1.3km from downtown
    Highlights: The Eucharist Clock is a large sculptural clock conceived and funded by John C. Taylor. The Eucharistic Clock was listed as an outstanding invention of 2008 by Time magazine and appeared in the Indian film "Father". The face of the Eucharistic Clock is a 24-karat gold-plated stainless steel disc approximately 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) in diameter. It has no hands and numerals, but displays the time via blue LEDs. The main visual feature of the clock is a metal sculpture of an insect resembling a grasshopper or locust, and time seems to be constantly being devoured by this monster. The inscription below the clock is in Latin 1 John 2:17: mundustransitetconcupiscentiaeius. As a work of public art, it reminds viewers in a dramatic way that time must pass.
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    "It is worth visiting, especially several ceramic exhibition halls, with many varieties, the whole age, the wide range, it is not easy. Including the fine products found in many European ceramics, Asian Iran, China, Vietnam, Thailand, North Korea and other porcelain, many varieties are rare treasures."
    Cambridge.Cambridge City Center
    983m from downtown
    Highlights: The museum is located in the center of the city of Cambridge. It is designed like a Greek temple, which seems to pay tribute to the past. The tall marble columns and the exquisitely carved gables make the whole building look more solemn. The atrium of the museum is both gorgeous and practical. The drum seat at the top is made of glass, and the ample lighting makes the whole hall full of brilliance. As a large-scale comprehensive museum at Cambridge University, Fitzwilliam mainly contains a large number of precious works of art, including works by Michelangelo during the Renaissance and Impressionist works by Picasso. In addition, the museum also collects works from Egypt, Greece and Rome. , China's precious cultural relics, of which the most famous exhibits are reliefs from Persepolis.
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    "Cambridge University (University of Cambridge) is one of the world's top universities, with nearly 800 years of history, a total of 31 colleges, science and industry is Cambridge's most proud academic. Located in the town of Cambridge, England, many famous scientists, writers and politicians from the university. The library is really beautiful and magnificent, and the collection is rich."
    Cambridge
    2km from downtown
    Highlights: Founded in 1424, the original collection of books was entirely donated. Since 1709, the law stipulated that all books published in the United Kingdom must be delivered to the library, and the number of books has increased sharply. Now it has a collection of more than six million books, including many famous works, manuscripts, and 100,000 Chinese books.
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FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do in Cambridge?
Some Best Things to Do in Cambridge include:University of Cambridge, Trinity College Chapel, Cambridge, Tyrrell's Punting, Bridge of Sighs, Mathematical Bridge
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Cambridge?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Cambridge include:University of Cambridge:4.7, Trinity College Chapel, Cambridge:4.5, Tyrrell's Punting:4.7, Bridge of Sighs:4.6, Mathematical Bridge:4.6
At what locations in Cambridge can Best Things to Do in Cambridge be found?
The Best Things to Do in Cambridge are mainly located in:University of Cambridge:Cambridge, Trinity College Chapel, Cambridge:Cambridge, Tyrrell's Punting:Cambridge, Bridge of Sighs:Cambridge, Mathematical Bridge:Cambridge
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