King’s College and King’s College Chapel
This higher education institution was founded in 1441 by Henry VI. It was the earliest of the royal foundations. It possesses huge expanse of lawn extending down to the river and King’s Bridge. In addition, the King’s College Chapel is rich in history and architecture. Address: King’s Parade, Cambridge
Queens’ College and the Mathematical Bridge
It has the most complete medieval buildings of all Cambridge’s colleges, including the magnificent gateway leading to the red brick First Court, dating from the period of foundation. Amongst the beautiful features is the wooden Mathematical Bridge.
Address: Silver Street, Cambridge
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
If you are a big gardening enthusiasts then he Cambridge University Botanic Garden is ideal for you as it covers an area of approximately 40 acres. The garden showcases an impressive collection of more than 8,000 species of plants from around the world.
Address: 1 Brookside, Cambridge
Great St. Mary’s Church and the Round Church
Built in the 15th century, it has a fine interior and galleries. The tower, erected in 1608, is famous for its views over Cambridge.
Little St. Mary’s, also known as St. Mary the Less is an Anglican parish church that is famous for possessing numerous stained-glass windows. In addition one of only four Norman round churches left in England is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre locally referred to as Round Church. While the Gothic Revival Church of Our Lady and the English Martyrs is another important church as is it renowned as one of the largest Roman Catholic churches in Britain. It homes a rare statue of the Virgin Mary, the church was built in 1885.
Address: Senate House Hill, Cambridge
Trinity College
Trinity College was created by the merger of several older colleges, laid out around 1600 the Trinity Great Court is the largest court in Cambridge. A passage leads into Nevile’s Court (1614), with its chapel and statues of distinguished scholars. In addition the Wren’s Library is notable for its old oak bookcases and fine lime woodcarvings.
Address: Trinity College, Cambridge
The Fitzwilliam Museum
This is the most famous museum in Cambridge which you should visit. It is a masterpiece of architecture containing a magnificent collection of English pottery and China, in addition to Greek, Roman, and Egyptian antiquities, and illuminated manuscripts and many other artifacts. Within the vsinity there is a café and gift shop.
Address: Trumpington Street, Cambridge
Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill
This National Trust property is a spectacular home to numerous tapestries likes of Gobelin, Soho, and Anglesey, and an art collection featuring Constable’s The Opening of Waterloo Bridge. The 114 acres of parkland create impressive grounds including the Wildlife Discovery Area, the historic water mill and the Lode Mill.
Address: Quy Road, Lode, Cambridge
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Developed by Cambridge University in 1884, the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology holds an important collection of prehistoric material and artifacts dealing with social anthropology. Collections have been gathered from around the world and include pieces from Africa and the Orient, with a focus on the visual and classical arts.
The Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences is also a fascinating museum homing the university’s geology collection. Generating a lot of interest is also the University Museum of Zoology.
Address: Downing Street, Cambridge
Peterhouse College
One of the oldest and smallest of Cambridge’s colleges is Peterhouse which was founded in 1284. Th focal point is Peterhouse Chapel containing stained-glass windows and the 17th-century altar window.
Address: Trumpington Street, Cambridge
Corpus Christi College
Founded in 1352 “by the townspeople for the townspeople.” Th Old Court, dates back to 1377, although it has since been restored. Notable features include the library.
Adjoining St. Benet’s Church, which was the original college chapel and is notable for its late Saxon tower.
Address: King’s Parade, Cambridge
