Rob's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Take a punt to granchester from here or up the backs of the colleges. You can do it yourself or pay extra for a guide -try to knock them down on price though 🤞
32 locals recommend
Scudamore's Mill Lane Punting Station
Mill LaneTake a punt to granchester from here or up the backs of the colleges. You can do it yourself or pay extra for a guide -try to knock them down on price though 🤞
King's College
King's ParadeBeautiful chapel, lots of cafes opposite on kings parade.
Botanic Gardens station
Lovely gardens great walks.
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Trumpington StreetInteresting all be it small museum
24 locals recommend
The Polar Museum, Scott Polar Research Institute
Lensfield RoadInteresting all be it small museum
Kettle's Yard
Castle StreetGreat views of Cambridge from the tower. Cheap entry and very central too.
Great St Mary's Church station
Great views of Cambridge from the tower. Cheap entry and very central too.
About 20 mins by train - lovely walks by the river and obviously the cathedral.
64 locals recommend
Ely
About 20 mins by train - lovely walks by the river and obviously the cathedral.
Cambridge Chauffeur Punts
Silver StreetSmaller more personal company than scudamores.
One of the closest beaches, lots of kitesurfing on windy days and a lovely cafe.
55 locals recommend
Old Hunstanton Beach
One of the closest beaches, lots of kitesurfing on windy days and a lovely cafe.
Food scene
Cambridge Market Square
Market HillLots of interesting stalls and great food.
The Geldart
1 Ainsworth StLively music scene and good beers 🍻
The Petersfield
2 Sturton StFriendly and good food.
Parker's Tavern
52-42 Regent StThe Punter
3 Pound HillSmall but atmospheric pub - good food.
The Brewhouse
Trinity LaneVery central - good food and beer.
Six
24 Thompsons LnGreat views and food.
Othersyde
56 RiversideGood pizza and outdoor area
The Alexandra Arms
22-24 Gwydir StGreat b🍔 urgers
Lots of restaurants and cafes and also charity shops and ethnic food shops
19 locals recommend
Mill Road
Lots of restaurants and cafes and also charity shops and ethnic food shops
Lovely place to walk or drive to (has parking) very relaxing and great food and drink.
72 locals recommend
The Orchard Tea Garden
47 Mill WayLovely place to walk or drive to (has parking) very relaxing and great food and drink.
Midsummer House
Michelin star ⭐️
Stolen and Liquor Loft
2-4 King StreetGreat outdoor area great cocktails
The Old Bicycle Shop
104 Regent St
Chesterton Road
Chesterton RoadGreat breakfast
Park
Lovely stretch of the river with kids area and tennis courts and look out for the ‘Antoinette’ where we live 🙂
95 locals recommend
Jesus Green
Jesus GreenLovely stretch of the river with kids area and tennis courts and look out for the ‘Antoinette’ where we live 🙂
Lovely central green that has lots of festivals, music, rides etc at different times of the year.
42 locals recommend
Parker's Piece
Lovely central green that has lots of festivals, music, rides etc at different times of the year.
Say hello to the cows and walk along the river to see the rowers and narrow boats.
54 locals recommend
Midsummer Common
Say hello to the cows and walk along the river to see the rowers and narrow boats.
Antique shops
Cambs Antiques Centre
1-2 Gwydir StThe Old Chemist Shop Antique Centre
206 Mill RdJohn Beazor Antiques
78 - 80 Regent StSwimming pool
Jesus Green
Jesus GreenGreat fun in the summer and now open in the W🥶 inter
Cafe
Cafe Blue Sage
198 Mill RdMediterranean food - lovely tastes and very friendly.
Thrive Cambridge cafe
5-7 Norfolk StreetGood cakes and nice vibe
Neighbourhoods
Lovely walks and pubs here worth a day out (or you can drive or punt)
40 locals recommend
Grantchester
Lovely walks and pubs here worth a day out (or you can drive or punt)