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Cambridge

England's other university town with punts

🗓️ Best time: May–September💰 Mid-Range · ~$150/day📍 United Kingdom
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About Cambridge

The Cam River winds through King's College Chapel and the medieval Backs — Cambridge feels even more storybook than Oxford, with punting as the slow centerpiece.

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⭐ Things to do in Cambridge

King's College ChapelPunting on the CamTrinity CollegeFitzwilliam MuseumMathematical BridgeThe Backs at sunsetWandlebury Country ParkAnglesey Abbey winter garden

🍽️ Where to eat in Cambridge

Real, top-rated restaurants — tap to see hours, reviews and menus.

Fitzbillies
££
Fitzbillies
★ 3.9 (74) · Patisserie/Cake Shop · Breakfast & Brunch
 Pint Shop
££
Pint Shop
★ 4.4 (71) · British
 The Cambridge Chop House
£££
The Cambridge Chop House
★ 4.1 (63) · Steakhouses · British
 Aromi - Cambridge
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Aromi - Cambridge
★ 4.1 (41) · Italian · Cafes
 Butch Annies
££
Butch Annies
★ 4.3 (41) · Burgers
 The Free Press
£££
The Free Press
★ 4.5 (36) · Pubs · British
 Loch Fyne Restaurant
££
Loch Fyne Restaurant
★ 3.9 (36) · Seafood
 Midsummer House
££££
Midsummer House
★ 4.6 (35) · Coffee & Tea · Seafood
 The Wrestlers
££
The Wrestlers
★ 4.3 (33) · Pubs · Thai
 Hot Numbers Coffee
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Hot Numbers Coffee
★ 4.2 (33) · Cafes · Coffee & Tea
 Nando's
££
Nando's
★ 4.2 (30) · Fast Food · Chicken Shop
 Bill's
££
Bill's
★ 3.7 (30) · British

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✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Walk old town; bike (it's the local mode); train from London (45 min).

💡 Local tip

Visit during May Bumps boat races for the rowing rivalry energy.

🛡️ Safety

Generally safe. Driving is on the left.

🌙 Nightlife

Quiet — pub culture (Eagle pub: where Crick announced DNA).

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