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| Cambridge | |||||
| Location | In Central England in the county of East Anglia | ||||
| Population | 110,000 | ||||
| Travel | Cambridge is one hour by train and 2 hours by bus to central London. One hour by bus to Luton and Cambridge airports. The ferry ports of Felixstowe and Harwich are within easy reach by train | ||||
| Description | There can be no doubt that Cambridge is a brilliant place to live, work and study. A small city, with a big town atmosphere, it has a great deal to offer. Bathed in history, an abundance of amenities, plenty of activities, and a buzzing lively atmosphere, Cambridge is one of the top UK
destinations Cambridge University is not a single institution, but a collection of faculties, departments, and 31 independent colleges. However, Cambridge is not just a university city. It has a population of 110,000, of which only 17,000 are students. Cambridge attracts 3.5 million visitors every year. Today, Cambridge thrives as a market centre for the surrounding agricultural region and as a focal point for research industries, particularly in electronics and precision instruments When in Cambridge, there are some things that you just have to see and experience: The Backs. The Saxon Church of Saint Benet. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, one of only four round churches in the UK - all others are built in the shape of the cross. Punting on the Cam. The Fitzwilliam Museum. The open-air market. Cream teas on Sunday afternoons. Warm beer served in English pubs. The University Library which, with the British Library in London and the Bodleian Library in Oxford, ranks as one of the greatest book collections in the world. The Botanical Gardens. And, of course, you must visit the beautiful Chapel at King's College |
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| Entertainment and Sports | Cambridge has good shops, pubs, tearooms, restaurants and nightclubs. There are museums, theatres and cultural events. Cambridge has 2 cinemas including a 10 screen muliplex cinema. Cambridge has sports centres and swimming pools. Punting on the River Cam is very popular in the summer. Horse racing can be seen at the nearby Newmarket Racecourse | ||||
| Surrounding Areas | Nearby are the beautiful wool towns and villages such as Lavenham and Long Melford, preserved from the Middle Ages | ||||
| Location Map | Cambridge | ||||