Main image above: King’s College, Cambridge © Chris Boland licensed under CC Licence.
Visit Cambridgeshire to travel through miles of lush marshy fenland. Enjoy some beautiful walks through the relatively flat landscape and spot the wildlife that resides here. Suppose history and culture are more your jam? In that case, there is plenty on offer – wander historic towns full of Medieval markets and take a peek at one of the world’s most important centres of learning.
Where to stay
Cambridge Club Site, Cambridgeshire
The Cambridge Club Site is ideally situated to explore the cobbled university city of Cambridge and its surrounding Fenland countryside. With gently rolling hills, beech woods and flat fertile land, South Cambridgeshire is a tranquil and rural landscape ideal for walkers and cyclists. Located in the charming village of Great Shelford, this level, tree-bordered campsite offers an ideal base to explore Cambridge’s historic, cosmopolitan city.
Highfield Farm Touring Park, Comberton
Highfield Farm is an eight-acre quiet and peaceful touring park situated on a working farm. Surrounded by conifers, hedges, and trees, the touring park is carefully divided to provide for all touring needs, whether it be families with children, the discerning tourer seeking peace and quiet, or campers. Pitches are set around the perimeter, leaving the central area free, giving a spacious feeling to the whole park.
Willows Caravan Park, Huntingdon
Pitch up near the river and launch your canoe with ease at this small, secluded, friendly and well-maintained green site in Cambridgeshire countryside. Located in Brampton, near the racecourse and Hinchingbrooke Country Park, and only a mile from Huntingdon. A short stroll will take you to the River Great Ouse and Portholme Meadow (England’s largest meadow). There is a pub, The Brampton Mill, which serves food, adjacent to the site.
Cambridgeshire Days out
Best for families: Europe’s largest air museum at IWM Duxford
Get up close to Spitfires and Hurricanes; see a portion of the original Wright Brother plane; walk through Concorde, feel dwarfed by the size of a B-52 and stand in awe of Europe’s only SR-71 Blackbird – the fastest jet ever built. Learn about the site’s role during the First and Second World Wars and hear the stories of those who took part in critical battles such as Dunkirk, D-Day and the Battle of Britain. See live conservation in action and even watch restored aircraft take to the skies from the historic airfield.
Best for the prehistoric: Flag Fen Archaeology Park
Soak up the atmosphere and imagine what life was like thousands of years ago in the Bronze Age and Iron Age Roundhouses. The open-air archaeology park and visitor centre give you a real feel for how the prehistoric people of the fen lived. Experience life in our prehistoric past and visit the only place in the UK where original Bronze Age remains are actively conserved and can be seen in situ.
Best for history: Cambridge
Home to Cambridge University, immerse yourself in the culture of this remarkable city. Home to more Nobel Prize winners than any other city, Cambridge is brimming with learning, culture and discoveries. There’s something for everyone – punting on the River Cam, picnics in the park, walking tours, or exploring the excellent network of cycle paths in and around the city.
See this
Choral Evensong at Kings College Chapel
King’s College Chapel is a must-visit. Celebrated for its enchanting choral services, Evensong is sung here most days during term time – free and open to everyone.
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
If you are a fan of horticulture, then look no further for inspiration than Cambridge University Botanic Garden. Visitors can admire over 8000 species displayed on its 40-acre site, all planted to offer year-round interest and seasonal inspiration.
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Punting in Cambridge
The ultimate way to enjoy the sights of the River Cam – passing through the very heart of Cambridge’s University campus, with unique views of the famous Colleges. Share a boat, or hire one exclusively.
Wild Swimming
Grantchester boasts 2 miles of beautiful meadows and swimming. Access is possible from Sheep’s Green down to the Orchard Tea Gardens (see also Drink This below). Shakespeare and music performances are often hosted here in summer.
Eat this
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Midsummer House, Cambridge
This 2-Michelin Starred restaurant, housed in a beautiful Victorian Villa, sits on the edge of the River Cam and looks out onto Midsummer Common. Head Chef Daniel Clifford and his team offer contemporary British dining showcasing the finest seasonal produce in an intimate but friendly atmosphere. Guests have a choice of a lunch or tasting menu.
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The Hole in the Wall, Little Wilbraham
An award-winning cosy English inn serving the best in local, seasonal food. Set in a quaint village east of Cambridge.
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Bushel Box Farm Shop
Delightful farm and coffee shop situated in Willingham, 10 miles north of Cambridge. Based on a working fruit farm, they sell a seasonal selection of apples, apricots, pears and plums that are perfectly ripe and available within hours of being picked from the tree. The shop also stocks a range of locally grown seasonal vegetables as well as items such as varietal apple juice, local honey, handmade preserves, eggs, oils, ice cream and freshly made local cakes.
Drink this
Tea at The Orchard Tea Garden, Grantchester
Sip tea and while away an afternoon under the canopy of fruit trees in this beautiful tea garden. Scones and delicious cakes are also available. Many famous guests have graced the orchard, including Virginia Woolf, Alan Turing, and Stephen Hawking. There is inside dining if the weather is inclement.
Beer at the Queen’s Head, Newton
Famous for their real ale, which is served straight from the barrel. This traditional pub has been featured in every edition of CAMRA’s ‘Good Beer Guide’. They boast a lovely beer garden (with easy access to the village green and playground just out of the gate), a Public Bar and games room inside, and a smaller, more intimate Saloon Bar.
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