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Cambridge has an abundance of magnificent buildings, and these together with riverside walks, wonderful museums and quaint old streets, quickly draw the visitor under the spell of this historic and charming City.

The heart of this ancient City is dominated by the great University buildings. King's college is known for its chapel, a medieval masterpiece that was built long before the rest of the college. Of the other buildings, the oldest Peterhouse - the first college founded in 1284 belongs to Clare college, part of which was once occupied by a 12th-century Nunnery. Trinity college, established in 1546 by Henry V111 and now the largest college. Trinity has a spectacular Library, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, and Trinity's chapel contains memorials to famous past students including Isaac Newton and Lord Tennyson.

There are many interesting places to visit in this famous City, one being the American cemetary and chapel. The War Memorial Chapel, in stark contrast with Cambridge's historic buildings, is a striking example of modern architecture. Inside, is a 540-square foot map showing the Atlantic air and sea routes used by American forces during the second world war. Not surprisingly, this unique place is included in the tour itinery of our many American friends.

The City centre provides a host of interesting shops and restaurants, while in and around Cambridge you will find several hospitable public houses and inns, all offering tasty food in a relaxing and cosy atmosphere.

Other noted places to visit - Buckden Palace, Bourn Post-Mill and Trumpington.

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Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Cambridge

The Fitzwilliam Museum	(0.6 miles, 0.9 km)	Pictures
University Botanic Gardens	(1.0 miles, 1.6 km)	Pictures
Cambridge American Military Cemetery & Memorial	(3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction W)	Pictures
Wandlebury Country Park	(4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Wandlebury Ring	(4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Anglesey Abbey	(5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Denny Abbey	(6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Imperial War Museum Duxford	(7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction S)	Pictures
Wimpole Hall	(8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Wimpole Home Farm	(8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Newmarket Racecourse	(10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction E)	Pictures
Linton Zoo & Gardens	(10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve	(10.2 miles, 16.5 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Houghton Mill	(13.4 miles, 21.5 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Bridge End Gardens	(13.6 miles, 21.8 km, direction SE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Cambridge

Grantchester, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cambridgeshire (2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction SW)
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Fen Ditton, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cambridgeshire (2.2 miles, 3.6 km, direction NE)
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Ashwell, in the county of Hertfordshire (16.5 miles, 26.6 km, direction SW)
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Dalham, in the county of Suffolk (16.8 miles, 27.0 km, direction E)
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Hempstead, in the county of Essex (17.2 miles, 27.6 km, direction SE)
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Brent Pelham, in the county of Hertfordshire (17.4 miles, 28.0 km, direction S)
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Nearby travel help

Cambridge Station	(1.0 miles, 1.6 km)
M11 Junction 13	(2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction W)
Cambridge Airport	(2.2 miles, 3.6 km, direction E)
M11 Junction 12	(2.6 miles, 4.1 km, direction SW)
Shelford Station	(3.9 miles, 6.2 km, direction S)
London Stansted Airport	(23.0 miles, 37.0 km, direction S)
Cambridge to London	(49.5 miles, 79.7 km, direction S)

Hotels & Accommodation in Cambridge

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Cambridge center
Arundel House Hotel	(0.4 miles, 0.6 km)
De Vere University Arms Hotel	(0.4 miles, 0.7 km)
Cambridge Garden House	(0.6 miles, 1.0 km)
Best Western Gonville Hotel	(0.6 miles, 1.0 km)
Alpha Milton Guest House	(0.7 miles, 1.1 km)
Royal Cambridge	(0.7 miles, 1.1 km)
Acorn Guest House	(0.7 miles, 1.2 km)
Kirkwood House	(0.7 miles, 1.2 km)
Fenners Hotel	(1.0 miles, 1.6 km)
Centennial Hotel	(1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction SE)
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