{"id":17377,"date":"2021-03-18T09:01:14","date_gmt":"2021-03-18T09:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breaks.com\/?p=17377"},"modified":"2021-03-18T09:02:45","modified_gmt":"2021-03-18T09:02:45","slug":"top-5-things-to-do-weekend-cambridge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breaks.com\/top-5-things-to-do-weekend-cambridge\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Things to do on a weekend in Cambridge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Famed for its prestigious university and ancient architecture, Cambridge\u2019s charm will make you want to return again and again. And it\u2019s less than an hour from my hometown, Bedford<\/a>! Here\u2019s your essential guide to a weekend in the city, including the top five things that have to feature on your itinerary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting There<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, Cambridge is super accessible. Catching a train to Cambridge<\/a> is the easiest way \u2013 it\u2019s only a short journey from London and you can easily walk from the station into the centre, or jump in a taxi if you\u2019re laden with luggage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Five \u2018Must Do\u2019 Activities in Cambridge<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
1. Admire the Architecture<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

You can\u2019t travel to Cambridge without exploring the history of the city. A good place to start is the university colleges \u2013 King\u2019s College is famous for its stunning Gothic Chapel, with stained-glass windows and an impressive fan-vaulted ceiling. Head to St John\u2019s for its beautiful grounds or Trinity to admire the Wren Library. You could make life really easy for yourself and book onto a guided walking tour<\/a>. 
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2. Go Punting<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

A Cambridge tradition, punting involves a flat-bottomed boat and using a big, long pole to push off the river bed and travel down the Cam. If you\u2019re feeling brave, you can operate it yourself \u2013 or, if you prefer to sit back and enjoy the view, book a tour<\/a> and admire a number of the city\u2019s famous landmarks. 
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3. Visit the Many Museums<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Unsurprisingly for such an academic city, Cambridge is home to an array of museums, including a number that belong to the University. Whether you\u2019re interested in zoology or archaeology, there\u2019s bound to be something that takes your fancy. The stunning Fitzwilliam Museum is home to over half a million works of art from all over the world, while the Museum of Cambridge offers a fascinating insight into the history of the area. 
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4. Hit the Shops<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Cambridge market is a must visit if you\u2019re partial to some retail therapy with a difference. Take a wander and explore the many book, jewellery and craft stalls \u2013 and pick up some deliciously fresh food and drink to keep your energy levels up. Head on to King\u2019s Parade and Bridge Street for some beautiful independent shops. Cambridge was actually named the number one area for shopping<\/a> in the UK for two years in a row \u2013 so it\u2019s bound to hit the spot. 
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5. Book a Festival<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

It might be worth planning your visit around one of Cambridge\u2019s popular festivals. The Strawberries and Cream Festival<\/a>, in September is for you, if you\u2019re a fan of urban and dance music. If something gentler is more your thing, The Cambridge Folk Festival<\/a>, at the end of July, is one of the longest running and most famous folk festivals in the world. If eating and drinking is more your thing, head to the city in July for the Cambridge Foodies Festival<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food and Drink<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With such a jam-packed itinerary, you\u2019ll need to make sure you keep yourself hydrated. If you\u2019re after a traditional boozer, head to The Eagle pub, where scientists Crick and Watson sketched the structure of DNA on a napkin. If cocktails are more your thing, book a table at Hidden Rooms. When your stomach starts to rumble, pop to Fitzbillies for a slice of delicious cake; Stem + Glory for some vegan-friendly fare; or if you\u2019re up for something a little more fancy, check out two-Michelin-starred Midsummer House<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Famed for its prestigious university and ancient architecture, Cambridge\u2019s charm will make you want to return again and again. And it\u2019s less than an hour from my hometown, Bedford! Here\u2019s your essential guide to a weekend in the city, including the top five things that have to feature on your itinerary.  Getting There Fortunately, Cambridge is super accessible. Catching a train […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":17378,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/breaks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/jean-luc-benazet-UPNZyCO94-unsplash-scaled.jpg","amp_validity":null,"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/breaks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17377"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/breaks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/breaks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breaks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breaks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17377"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/breaks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17377\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breaks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17378"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/breaks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17377"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breaks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17377"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breaks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17377"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}