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Churchfield Avenue provides great quality care and support for up to eight people with learning and physical disabilities, autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down’s Syndrome, epilepsy and mental health needs. The people we support here enjoy active participation in the local community!

At Churchfield Avenue, we believe that every individual deserves dignity and respect; this is at the heart of the care we provide. We promote independence and offer opportunities for people to grow, learn new skills and lead fulfilling lives!

Our newly refurbished home has widened corridors and a lift, providing wheelchair friendly accessibility for those that need it.

We have spacious communal areas such as a dining room and kitchen, great for enjoying tasty meals together! We also have two bathrooms in our home, one of which has been adapted for accessibility purposes with rails and ceiling tracking.

Our large garden is great for soaking up the sun and taking part in social gardening activities. Everyone living at Churchfield Avenue is encouraged to actively look after their home, by getting involved in daily living tasks such as cooking and cleaning.

Our team consists of dedicated individuals that are well-trained and experienced in meeting the needs of the people we support. We ensure that ongoing training is provided so our colleagues can support individuals to achieve their aspirations and enjoy a high quality of life.

Tailored support is built around the needs of each individual and promotes their independence. We have a support team on duty 24 hours a day, along with a key worker system which helps the people we support to build trusting relationships with our team. We offer both 1:1 support and shared care, depending on the individual’s needs.

Churchfield Avenue is located in Sawston, a 20-minute drive away from Cambridge town centre. We have a bus stop directly outside of the property which offers convenient access to Cambridge. We also have a minibus available for fun trips to the cinema and the bowling alley! A short walk away, you can find a pub, a library, a café, and plenty of local shops!

The people we support are encouraged to participate in a wide range of activities both inside the home and within the local community. Some of the activities we get up to include – coffee mornings, a cinema club inviting other local homes to join in with the fun, holistic therapy, music therapy and even health and beauty treatments such as inviting in a mobile hairdresser, a podiatrist or having manicure sessions!

But the fun doesn’t stop there! We enjoy parties, arts and crafts, making music together and we regularly host karaoke sessions! Every Friday night we also attend Friday night club as well as other social evenings at a local community centre called Horizons.

Family involvement is important too and is actively encouraged here at Churchfield Avenue!

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12 Top Things to Do in Cambridge, England

Gowned students attending their graduations and freshers whizzing past the grand college facades on their bikes—the university is Cambridge's lifeblood. But the city has a strong local vibe too, with streets full of independent shops, pop-up food events, music and movies, microbreweries, and a tribe of artisan food trucks. And for outdoor enthusiasts, the ancient fenland and sparkling river are perfect for exploring.

Walk the Hallowed Halls

Few places in the world have created as many notable graduates as Cambridge University . Whether you’re visiting for a week or a weekend, make sure to see some of the 31 colleges. Not all are open to the public—and those that are still close for exams and events—so check at the porter’s lodge when you arrive.

King’s College Chapel is the jewel in the university’s crown. The stained-glass windows alone took 30 years to install, and the fan-vaulted ceiling is a jaw-dropping feat of building and design.

At Magdalene, visit the Pepys library, a feature of the college since 1724. As well as Pepys’s diaries, the library has a copy of the Canterbury Tales from 1483, and an almanac believed to be signed by Francis Drake.

At Trinity, visit the 343-year-old Wren Library, a vast store of knowledge and history, some of which dates back to Anglo-Saxon times. Don’t miss the handwritten notebook of poems belonging to Milton among the items on display.

Other highlights include Trinity College Chapel , which has a light-filled antechapel full of marble statues of the college’s alumni including Alfred Tennyson and Isaac Newton.

Discover a Classic English Country House

Around an hour by train or 30 minutes by bus is Audley End House , one of the best surviving Jacobean mansion houses in Britain. Built for entertaining royalty including James I, it has an opulent interior, with 18th-century furnishings and old master paintings, and sweeping grounds designed by Capability Brown.

There are plenty of ingredients here for a great day out and lots for children to enjoy, including a reconstructed Victorian kitchen and scullery, a working stable block, and costumed characters bringing the history to life.

Voyage Into the Deep

The Museum of Zoology 's collection dates back to 1814 and contains some astonishing items, including a skeleton of a 10,000-year-old elephant-sized sloth, and a 146-million-year-old fossilized bird. Specimens Darwin collected during his voyage on HMS Beagle are also on display. Cleverly designed to capture visitors’ imagination, whale skeletons float in mid-air and shoals of fish are projected on the ceiling, as if you are at the bottom of the sea. Reopened by Sir David Attenborough in 2018 after a 4.1 million pound redevelopment it will delight both children and adults. Admission is free.

Take to the River

Peacefully winding its way through the city, the River Cam is one of Cambridge's main assets. Tourists punt along the "backs" for views of the colleges across manicured lawns, but this can be pricey and crowded. Instead, hire a kayak or a canoe and paddle to Grantchester. The two-hour journey takes you alongside woodland and water meadows, and you might spot a heron, pheasant, or an otter. Take out British Canoeing membership, and you can paddle as far as Ely in around four hours.

Scudamore ’s at the bottom of Mill Lane rents out canoes and kayaks. Granta Moorings at the Mill Pond rents out canoes. All rivercraft can be hired by the hour, for the whole day, or for longer.

Do Some Retail Therapy

Cambridge has many independent shops where you can find unique clothes, artwork, and gifts. Stop by ethical jewelry pioneer Harriet Kelsall on Green Street to see some of her goldsmiths working on commissions. Swing by the Cambridge Satchel Company in St Mary’s Passage for colorful bags that have been featured in Vogue. Have a look around Cambridge Contemporary Art on Trinity Street, which sells ceramics, glassware, prints, and paintings—some of them by local artists.

Honor Fallen Heroes

During World War II, thousands of Americans served in some of the riskiest missions of the war, including the Battle of the Atlantic and the aerial bombing of Germany. Nearly 4,000 of them are buried at Cambridge’s Madingley American Cemetery —more than a quarter of them from the legendary eighth air force. The only American World War II military cemetery in Britain, it has a 472-feet-long stone "Wall of the Missing" memorial to another 5127 missing veterans. In the visitor's center, an exhibition brings the story to life. Admission is free, and guided tours can be arranged. Get there on the Citi 4 bus.

Channel Your Inner Explorer

Excavations around Cambridge have uncovered everything from Iron Age hill forts to Bronze Age burial grounds. Many of the findings are on display in the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology —as well as objects from far-flung corners of the earth.

On the ground floor, don’t miss the Trumpington Cross , a gleaming gold and garnet cross found at an Anglo-Saxon burial site in Trumpington Meadows, on the body of a 16-year-old girl. On the first floor, you’ll find a 26-foot totem pole from the Queen Charlotte Islands, and a dugout canoe, used for explorations of Papua New Guinea, which is suspended from the ceiling because it’s so long. Admission is free, and there’s also a small shop with gifts inspired by the collections.

Eat Your Way Around the World

Away from the colleges in the Victorian part of the city, Mill Road is packed full of interesting restaurants and foodie shops. Dine at Lagona for authentic Lebanese cuisine, Athithi for Indian food, Vanderlyle for all things seasonal and plant-based, and Tradizioni for inexpensive Italian. As well as restaurants, you’ll also find Chinese, Korean and Middle Eastern supermarkets stocking huge tubs of curry paste, jars of kimchi, zaatar spice, tinned jackfruit, giant olives, goat cheese, and even specialties like kibbeh.

Go On a Church Crawl

Cambridge is full of old churches charting centuries of history. Great St. Mary’s on Senate House Hill is where the university first delivered lectures before the colleges were built. Climb the 114-foot tower for spectacular views of King’s Parade and the market. St. Benet’s , which will celebrate its 1,000-year birthday in 2020, has a Saxon tower from 1020, which is the oldest structure in the city. On Bridge Street, the Norman Round Church is one of only four similar-shaped churches in the U.K.

Ignite Your Curiosity

If you like weird and wonderful objects, you'll love the Whipple Museum . Dedicated to the history and philosophy of science, the museum’s collection includes one of Darwin’s telescopes and a particle accelerator from 1936. There are shining instruments for mapping the skies, intricate astrolabes (models of the universe), sundials, and globes. One of the oddest items on display is an E-meter, used by the Church of Scientology to supposedly read thoughts. Housed in a 400-year-old building on Free School Lane, the main hall has a rare Jacobean open timber-beamed roof. You can see the whole collection in a couple of hours and admission is free.

Try a Local Tipple

Courtesy of Cambridge Gin

As well as experiencing a gin boom, in recent years, England has seen the popularity of its wines and beers blossom. Cambridge is no exception; there is a small but dynamic craft beer scene, and several distilleries and vineyards in the area.

Gin lovers should head to the Gin Lab on Green Street for a gin cocktail made with gin created by the award-winning Cambridge distillery in Grantchester. Oenophiles can open a bottle of English sparkling wine at the Bridge Street Wine Bar , or pay a visit to Chilford Hall vineyard in Linton. For local beer try the Cambridge Brew House , a lively pub-cum-microbrewery, or Calverley's , which has a taproom on weekends.

Enjoy the Great Outdoors

Cambridge is surrounded by countryside and villages. Cycle or walk the Fen Rivers Way , running for 50 miles to Kings Lynn through the Fens—ancient marshes dotted with farms and full of wildlife. Walk the Lodes Way, an eight-mile track through the Lodes, man-made waterways used to transport goods in medieval times. Or take the Wimpole Way through Anglo-Saxon villages to the 18th-century Wimpole Estate . Bikes can be hired from Rutland Cycling or City Cycle Hire for a day, a week or longer.

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• 1.1 History
• 1.2 Visitor information
• 2.1 By plane
• 2.2 By train
• 3.1 By public transportation
• 3.2 By taxi
• 3.3 By bicycle
• 4.1 Museums
• 7.1 Bookstores
• 8.1.1 Ice cream
• 8.2 Mid-range
• 8.3 Splurge
• 9.1 Breweries
• 10.1 Budget
• 10.2 Mid-range
• 10.3 Splurge
• 11 Stay safe
• 13.1 Houses of worship

Cambridge is a city in Massachusetts , across the Charles River from Boston . It is renowned as the home of Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), both widely considered to be among the best universities in the world. The city's population was 118,000 in 2020; the fourth largest in the state.

Understand [ edit ]

Tourists, new residents and students may see Cambridge as part of Boston, but in fact, it is a separate city with many neighborhoods (called “squares”).

It is closely connected with nearby Somerville  – you may hear the phrase "Camberville" used by locals – although each has its own distinct personality.

History [ edit ]

The first European settlers were English Puritans in 1630. Cambridge developed as an agricultural town and was not really convenient to Boston until bridges were built over the Charles River in 1793 and 1809. The latter of these opened up East Cambridge for industrial development led by furniture and glass factories. A major influx of penniless Irish immigrants fleeing the potato blight in 1845 increased the Irish population to 22 percent in the next ten years. Toward the end of that century they were followed by immigrants from Italy, Poland, Portugal, and Germany. French Canadians and Russian Jews also came at this time. A small African American population had been growing from colonial times, attracted by the integrated schools. Harvard University, the oldest university in the United States, and one of the most prestigious universities in the world, was founded during the colonial era in 1636.

The result today is a highly diverse population augmented and further diversified by brilliant men and women drawn to Cambridge over the years by Harvard, Radcliffe and MIT, and later by the local high technology companies. "Cantabrigians" (from the city's Latin name, Cantabrigia) are regarded as progressive and tolerant. Decline of the industrial base in the early 1900s led Cambridge to become an intellectual center. Universities are the major employers, but cutting edge companies in information technology and biotechnology such as Akamai Technologies, Google, Genzyme, Biogen Idec, and Novartis are located adjacent to the MIT campus in the Kendall Square area.

Cambridge now advertises itself as "a city where counter-culture still lives, classic culture thrives, and multicultural is a way of life." "Boston's Left Bank: A little funkier, a little spunkier and definitely spicier than Boston."

Visitor information [ edit ]

• 42.3735 -71.119635 1 Cambridge Office for Tourism , 4 Brattle St ( T: Harvard ), ☏ +1 617 441-2884 . M-F 9AM-5PM, Sa Su 9AM-1PM . This non-profit Visitor Information Booth is just outside the main Harvard Square T-stop. Volunteer staff are available to distribute maps and brochures, and to answer questions you might have. Free . ( updated Jun 2017 )

Get in [ edit ]

By plane [ edit ].

• Logan International Airport ( BOS  IATA ), Boston . This is the closest option and is served by the MBTA public transportation. The Silver Line, a special bus route come every ten minutes during the day, and every 15 minutes early morning and late evening. For $2 (Charlie Ticket) or $1.75 (Charlie Card), it takes you directly to South Station (20 minutes travel time), where there is a free connection to the Red Line, which goes to Cambridge. Free shuttles also provide service to the Blue Line Airport station; one may take the Blue Line in from the airport to the Green Line (transfer at Government Center), the Green Line to the Red Line (transfer at Park Street), and the Red Line to whatever stop in Cambridge is closest. A taxi to Cambridge will cost you about $28–35, including tolls and tip, and take about 15–20 minutes, depending on traffic.

or (about one hour away):

• Manchester - Boston Regional Airport ( MHT  IATA ), in Manchester , New Hampshire .
• T. F. Green Airport ( PVD  IATA ), Warwick , Rhode Island .

By train [ edit ]

Amtrak train service is available to nearby Boston from many east coast cities as well as Chicago and upstate New York.

Mass Bay Transportation Authority - MBTA or "the T" :

• Subway: The Red Line stops from Kendall/MIT station to Alewife station (except Davis Square, in Somerville ) are in Cambridge. The Green Line has a terminus at Lechmere station, near Lechmere Square in East Cambridge.
• Commuter rail: The Fitchburg line has a stop at Porter Square. This line serves the northwestern suburbs and ends in Boston's North Station, where you can connect to other northbound commuter rail lines.

By car [ edit ]

Interstate 90 to Exit 18, or Interstate 93 to Exit 27, "Storrow Drive" to Monsignor O'Brien Highway (Rt. 28) to Cambridge.

Route 2 comes into Cambridge from Interstate 95 to the northwest.

Cambridge has a great many one-way streets and most streets and roads are not on a grid system. Drivers unfamiliar with the area are well advised to have a GPS device as one wrong turn can easily result in getting lost.

By bus [ edit ]

The MBTA has local regional bus service. For intercity buses, see Boston .

Get around [ edit ]

By public transportation [ edit ]

Public transportation is provided by the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority ("MBTA") , which serves the entire Boston Metro area (including Cambridge.) The local subway system is called the "T" and can take you to most points of interest. The T's Red Line has Cambridge stations in Kendall Square, Central Square, Harvard Square, and Porter Square. The Green Line has one station in Cambridge: Lechmere.

Directions are often marked "inbound" and "outbound", with reference to downtown Boston, where all four lines converge at four stops: State (Blue and Orange), Park Street (Red and Green), Government Center (Blue and Green), and Downtown Crossing (Orange and Red).

The MBTA does not operate 24-hour service. Service begins for the day after 5:30AM and ends before 12:15AM on weekdays. Weekend schedules are slightly different and do not open until 6:30AM on Sundays. Transport still runs for a short time after this — stated times are "first train leaves the station" or "last train leaves the station" — and thus, to complete the route, will actually be in service for as much as an hour longer or an hour before, but it is imperative to find out when last service is scheduled to the stations you need, and allot time for early or late arrivals.

MBTA employees can offer information on scheduling, but are not always available at all stations. Communication between stations is complex and while significant changes will be announced, often T employees themselves are not informed of delays or minor changes. Bus stations that are not also subway stations are unstaffed.

Subway fare is $2.40 and includes transfers between all four subway lines (Red, Green, Orange and Blue) and bus fare varies between $1.70 (local bus) and $5.25 (outer express bus; none in Cambridge) and also includes transfers. Fares are paid via a stored value ticket (called a CharlieTicket) available in vending machines at subway stations. Fare is $2.40 subway, if using the freely available reusable plastic pass (the CharlieCard), which can be obtained at Harvard Square station, 7-11 convenience stores or Star supermarkets.

Information on fares, routes, delays and schedule changes is available at the MBTA's web site.

• Parking at the Alewife station on the Red line is ample and costs $8 per 24 hour period.
• MBTA Commuter Rail (color-coded purple) leaves from Porter Square, serving one of the twelve commuter rail lines. This should not be confused with
• Amtrak , the US national rail service, departs from South Station, Back Bay Station, and North Station, all of which are in Boston.

By taxi [ edit ]

A taxi trip of a mile or less costs $5, excluding tip. Most of the major tourist areas will be a $10–25 fare. A trip to Logan Airport can cost up to $55, including tip, tolls and any waiting time. Flat rates are set for trips to Logan Airport from each hotel in Cambridge, which include all but luggage handling and gratuity.

Taxis are abundant in Harvard Square and Central Square, with many being queued up waiting for fares. The places that they will queue are designated as cab stands by street signs. Taxis are less abundant in Porter Square and rare near Alewife and Lechmere.

It is possible to signal a taxi from the sidewalk by waving an arm or a hand — a taxi cruising for fares is watching the crowds for this — and have it stop for you; however, taxi drivers from towns and cities other than Cambridge are heavily penalised if they accept passengers flagging them down on the street. This rule is not always rigorously followed, but taxi drivers from Boston, Brookline, Somerville and other towns will be wary of street pick-ups.

Taxis are regulated by the Cambridge License Commission , which sets fares and handles complaints.

The two primary taxi companies in Cambridge are:

• Brattle Taxi , ☏ +1 617 492-1100 .  
• Checker Cab , ☏ +1 617 497-1500 .  

By bicycle [ edit ]

Cambridge is perhaps the most bicycle-friendly city in the Greater Boston area and probably has the most people who use bikes to commute and just to get around. While there are few bike routes, most major streets have bike lanes, and many minor streets do too. Car drivers tend to be aware of bike riders and generally respect bike riders' right of way. All of these features make Cambridge the safest place to ride a bike in Greater Boston.

Lock your bike when you park it! Bike thieves are skilled and quick. Be sure to lock your front wheel in addition to your frame, and your back wheel too if it is a quick-release.

• 42.37044 -71.10352 2 Broadway Bicycle School , 351 Broadway , ☏ +1 617 868-3392 . You can get your bike fixed, fix it yourself, or be taught how to repair it.  
• 42.36181 -71.09736 3 Cambridge Bicycle , 259 Massachusetts Ave , ☏ +1 617 876-6555 .  
• Hubway , toll-free: +1-855-948-2929 , [email protected] . A bike sharing service that offers use of 1,300 bikes from 140 kiosks around Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville. Visitors can purchase a 24-hour ($6) or 72-hour ($12) pass with a credit or debit card; both offer unlimited trips under 30 minutes (longer trips incur expensive extra charges).  

See [ edit ]

• African American Heritage Trail , ☏ +1 617 349-4683 . 24 hours daily . Twenty historic plaques across the city honor notable African Americans who were abolitionists, authors, educators, and office holders in Cambridge from 1840 to 1940. Free . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.36989 -71.10348 1 Cambridge Arts Council Gallery , 344 Broadway ( T: Central ), ☏ +1 617 349-4380 . M 8:30AM-8PM, Tu-Th 8:30AM-5PM, F 8:30AM-noon . Free . ( updated Jun 2017 )

• 42.35977 -71.09223 8 MIT Great Dome . A monumental dome with an oculus at its center, similar to the Pantheon in Rome . Located in MIT Building 10 (most MIT buildings are referred to by numbers rather than names, as befits the university's technical orientation).  

Museums [ edit ]

Do [ edit ]

• 42.362963 -71.081991 2 Charles River Canoe & Kayak , 15 Broad Canal Way ( T: Kendall ), ☏ +1 617 965-5110 . 8AM-10PM . The best way to do this is to rent a boat and paddle upstream to Allston from Kendall Square. Vice-versa is great too, the river has no current to fight against. It'll take less than 2 hours and is amazing. $15-20 per hour, $40-60 per day . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.368765 -71.075854 3 Charles Riverboat Company ( CambridgeSide ), 100 Cambridgeside Pl ( T: Lechmere ), ☏ +1 617 621-3001 . May-Oct 10AM-7PM daily . Sightseeing, sunset, and architectural tours on the Charles River and Boston Harbor. $10-28 . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.372393 -71.115959 4 The Comedy Studio ( Hong Kong ), 1238 Massachusetts Ave ( T: Harvard ), ☏ +1 617 661-6507 . Th-Su 8PM . All shows begin at 8PM $10-15 . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.381 -71.153 5 Fresh Pond Golf Course , 691 Huron Ave , ☏ +1 617 349-6282 . Apr-Dec sunrise-sunset . Public course. Nine holes: $24-27, cart $20, private lesson $50 . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.3738 -71.1 7 The Lilypad , 1353 Cambridge St ( Inman Square ). Afternoons and evenings . A performance space, art gallery and community space for anything from yoga, to jazz jam nights, to lectures and workshops. Usually no cover . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.369971 -71.06854 8 Lynch Family Skatepark ( T: Community College ), ☏ +1 617 300-8172 . Dawn-9PM . Shred your face off in this concrete paradise designed for you to bust out your sweetest ollies and kick-flips. Established in 2016. Free . ( updated Dec 2021 )
• 42.365 -71.10344 9 Red Fox Escapes , 614 Massachusetts Ave ( 1 min walk from Red Line: Central Station ), ☏ +1 617 417-8748 , [email protected] . They have 2 games: The Heist (you get to steal a diamond) and The UBoat (WWII submarine themed). $34 per person . ( updated Jul 2020 )
• 42.3895 -71.1229 10 BIDA contra dance , Masonic Temple, 1950 Massachusetts Ave , [email protected] . Sundays 7PM-10:30PM . Try out an energetic social folk dance native to the region, whose ease of learning makes it a welcoming option for travelers. Live traditional fiddle music. $5-$15 (sliding scale) . ( updated Jun 2023 )

Music [ edit ]

• 42.366067 -71.105355 11 The Cantab Lounge , 738 Massachusetts Ave ( T: Central ), ☏ +1 617 354-2685 . M-W 8AM-1AM, Th-Sa 8AM-2AM, Su noon-1AM . A Cambridge staple since the early days of the American folk music revival. Small, old-school feel with live music 7 nights a week, focusing heavily on American roots music. The Cantab hosts a folk music open mic on Monday nights and jams other nights, as well as small- to medium-sized acts every night. A must for those interested in the Boston folk music scene. ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.364023 -71.101967 13 The Phoenix Landing , 512 Massachusetts Ave ( T: Central ), ☏ +1 617 576-6260 . M-W 11AM-1AM, Th-Sa 11AM-2AM, Su 10AM-1AM . The Phoenix Landing really depends on what time you get there. It could be a subdued local pub trivia night, a fan packed sports bar, or even a full on dance party. ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.368222 -71.108844 14 Plough and Stars , 912 Massachusetts Ave ( T: Central ), ☏ +1 617 576-0032 . M-W 11:30AM-1AM, Th F 11:30AM-2AM, Sa 10AM-2AM, Su 10AM-1AM . Another sorta Marxist bar down from People's with excellent live music. ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.373975 -71.120593 15 The Sinclair , 52 Church St ( T: Harvard ), ☏ +1 617 547-5200 . M-W 5PM-1AM, Th F 5PM-2AM, Sa 11AM-2AM, Su 11AM-1AM . Affiliated with Great Scott in Allston. ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.363773 -71.10144 16 Zuzu , 474 Massachusetts Ave ( T: Central ), ☏ +1 617 864-3278 . Su-Th 5PM-1AM, F Sa 5PM-2AM . This is also a middle-eastern tapas joint, which serves pretty good food at reasonable prices. ( updated Jun 2017 )

Events [ edit ]

• Cambridge Carnival : Mid-September ( T: Kendall ). Noon-7PM . Free .  (date needs fixing)
• Oktoberfest : Mid-October,  Harvard Square ( T: Harvard ). Free .  (date needs fixing)
• Head of the Charles Regatta : October,  The Charles River ( T: Harvard ). 8AM-5PM . Free .

Learn [ edit ]

Many visitors to Cambridge are there to see its two major universities, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University, either as tourists or as prospective students . Both universities have extensive information for visiting prospects. As this typically varies with type of student (graduate, undergraduate) and program of study (for graduate students), prospectives are best advised to visit the school websites that interest them.

Harvard Yard, located right by the Harvard stop on the Red Line subway, is the center of Harvard College (the university's undergraduate arm) and a favorite of tourists, who can often be seen taking pictures of each other at the statue of John Harvard, located in front of Massachusetts Hall.

In the shadows of these two giants are other fine schools.

Buy [ edit ]

• 42.372323 -71.121542 1 Armageddon Shop , 12 Eliot St ( T: Harvard ), ☏ +1 617 492-1235 . M-Sa noon-8PM, Su noon-6PM . Started in Providence, this is the second location of this niche shop for punk and metal records. Browse music, flyers for upcoming shows, and all the assorted paraphernalia. ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.37265 -71.1198 3 The Garage , 36 JFK St ( T: Harvard ). M-Sa 10AM-10PM, Su 11AM-8PM . Actually a garage once upon a time, today the Garage is a mini-mall in the heart of Harvard Square. A bit run down, it's got all the things a young person could want. Music at Newbury Comics , a few rotating clothing stores, body piercing, tattoos, jewelry shops, and last but not least: pizza. There is also a public restroom in the basement, but consider it for emergency use only . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.372856 -71.117626 5 Leavitt & Peirce , 1316 Massachusetts Ave ( T: Harvard ), ☏ +1 617 547-0576 . M-Sa 9AM-6PM, Su noon-6PM . An amazing array of cigars, chess, and game sets. A small selection of "old fashioned" razors and jewelry is also available. In business since 1883, it's no exaggeration to say this shop is a fixture of Harvard Square. ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.371865 -71.115516 6 Oona's , 1210 Massachusetts Ave ( T: Harvard ), ☏ +1 617 491-2654 . 11AM-6PM daily . Decent selection of vintage clothing for men and women. Accessories selection is very good. ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.373826 -71.124897 7 Planet Records , 144 Mt Auburn St ( T: Harvard ), ☏ +1 617 492-0693 , [email protected] . M-Th 11AM-8PM, F Sa 10AM-9PM, Su noon-7PM . Local used vinyl and CD shop that has been around for almost 30 years and is a landmark in Harvard Square. A great selection of music, movies, and more. ( updated Jun 2017 )

Bookstores [ edit ]

• 42.3623 -71.0867 10 MIT Press Bookstore , 314 Main St ( T: Central ), ☏ +1 617 253-5249 . M-F 10AM-6PM . Some books here are somewhat academic in nature; however, many are written to appeal to a wider audience, and there is a dedicated children's section. Don't skip it! You can find some really fantastic literature here relating to technology, the future, and how humans will adapt to it all. The MIT Coop is also at Kendall station. ( updated Apr 2023 )
• 42.3896 -71.11884 11 Porter Square Books , 25 White St ( T: Porter ), ☏ +1 617 491-2220 . M-F 7AM-9PM, Sa Su 8AM-7PM . Independent book store in the Porter Square Shopping Mall, and also the home of Cafe Zing. ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.3745 -71.11983 12 Raven Books , 23 Church St ( T: Harvard ), ☏ +1 617 441-6999 . M-Sa 10AM-9PM, Su 11AM-8PM . Incredible selection of used scholarly books, including philosophy, gender studies, cultural studies, and art. Clean, well-organized independent shop run by very helpful people. ( updated Jun 2017 )

Eat [ edit ]

With a dizzying array of options, and slightly less stringent liquor laws, Cambridge is every bit as much a dining destination as Boston. Sometimes more so. Many restaurants cluster around Harvard and Central Squares, and finding standbys like Anna's Taqueria and Clover Food Lab is a piece of cake. If you're willing to stray a bit beyond the subway stops (and you should be), you'll quickly discover many less-travelled neighborhood gems. Consider this simply a brief overview of current trends and old standbys. By all means follow your instincts, just don't make any rash decisions due to an empty stomach!

Budget [ edit ]

• 42.371994 -71.120359 1 Pinocchio's Pizza , 74 Winthrop St ( T: Harvard ), ☏ +1 617 876-4897 . M-Sa 11AM-1AM, Su 1PM-midnight . Well-known longtime spot for Sicilian pizza. Also known for steak and cheese subs. Has colorful mural of Pinocchio and other fables on walls of dining area. Located on a small street between Harvard Yard and JFK Park, just off JFK Street. Slices are a few bucks, subs from $6 . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.365365 -71.104564 2 Aleppo Palace , 25 Central Square ( T: Central ), ☏ +1 617 945-7449 . M-Sa 11AM-11PM, Su 11AM-7PM . Located in a tiny "castle", this inexpensive Middle-Eastern restaurant serves up delicious shawarma, kebab, and their namesake falafel. Sandwiches $5-9, platters $7-10 . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.364733 -71.113202 3 Basta Pasta , 319 Western Ave ( T: Central ), ☏ +1 617 576-6672 . M-Sa 11AM-10PM, Su 3PM-10PM . Gourmet Italian food, at fast food prices. The owner, Altin, used to work in high-end Italian restaurants, but decided to strike it on his own. By appearances it ain't much (formica booths, no table service), but the food is spectacular. Fresh homemade pasta daily. The major drawback is they have no liquor license, and since the Cambridge constabulary eats there nightly, won't let you bring your own. $8-12 . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.372521 -71.116321 5 Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage , 1246 Massachusetts Ave ( T: Harvard ), ☏ +1 617 354-6559 . T-Sa 11AM-9PM . A Harvard Square landmark, Bartley's serves practically any kind of hamburger you can imagine, most named after individuals. A favorite - The Ted Kennedy - "a plump, liberal amount of burger with cheddar cheese, mushrooms, cole slaw and french fries." Don't miss the raspberry lime ricky here! Owners/Menu leans right to the dismay of many customers. $10-15 . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.373384 -71.099827 7 S&S Restaurant , 1334 Cambridge St ( Inman Square ), ☏ +1 617 354-0777 . M-Th 7AM-10PM, F 7AM-11PM, Sa 8AM-11PM, Su 8AM-10PM . Everything is delicious on this menu from deli case to freshly prepared entrees. Prices are reasonable and breakfast is served all day long. The S&S wings are quite popular. Breakfast $8-12, dinner $10-18 . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.389058 -71.120051 8 Christophers , 1920 Massachusetts Ave ( T: Porter ), ☏ +1 617 876-9180 . M-W 11:30AM-1AM, Th F 11:30AM-2AM, Sa 10:30AM-2AM, Su 10:30AM-1AM . A great place if you need both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. They are very vegetarian friendly , but also have good burgers and beer, and some more yuppie-ish options. Starters $5-10, burgers $8-12 . ( updated Jun 2017 )

Ice cream [ edit ]

• 42.373613 -71.098443 9 Christina's Homemade Ice Cream , 1255 Cambridge St ( Inman Square ), ☏ +1 617 492-7021 . Su-Th 11:30AM-10:30PM, F Sa 11:30AM-11PM . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.38318 -71.119852 10 Honeycomb Creamery , 1702 Massachusetts Ave ( T: Porter ), ☏ +1 617 714-3983 . M-W 10AM-10PM, Th-Su 10AM-11PM . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.374533 -71.120129 11 Lizzy's Homemade Ice Cream , 29 Church St ( T: Harvard ), ☏ +1 617 354-2911 . Noon-10PM daily . Home-style ice cream. ( updated Jun 2017 )

Mid-range [ edit ]

• 42.362669 -71.113799 13 Alive & Kicking Lobsters , 269 Putnam Ave ( T: Central ), ☏ +1 617 876-0451 . M-Sa 11AM-6PM, Su 11AM-4PM . Lobster roll $17 . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.370727 -71.113398 14 Cafe Sushi , 1105 Massachusetts Ave ( T: Harvard ), ☏ +1 617 492-0434 . M-Sa noon-2:30PM, 5:30PM-10PM; Su 5:30PM-10PM . Starters $6-9, mains $16-20 . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.369447 -71.112302 15 Waypoint , 1030 Massachusetts Ave ( T: Harvard ), ☏ +1 617 864-2300 . M-Sa 5:30PM-1AM; Su 10AM-2:30PM, 5PM-1AM . $16-24+ . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.372659 -71.093889 16 Muqueca , 1008 Cambridge St ( Inman Square ), ☏ +1 617 354-3296 . T-Sa 11AM-10:30PM, Su noon-9:30PM . Serves Brazilian food cooked in clay pots. Don't miss the fried plantains and the muqueca itself. Starters $8-12, mains $14-28 . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.382542 -71.119956 17 Giulia , 1682 Massachusetts Ave ( T: Porter ), ☏ +1 617 441-2800 . M-Th 5:30PM-10PM, F Sa 5:30PM-11PM . Starters $12-18, mains $18-29+ . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.370536 -71.097179 18 Oleana , 134 Hampshire St ( Inman Square ), ☏ +1 617 661-0505 . Su-Th 5:30PM-10PM, F Sa 5:30PM-11PM . Oleana's inspired and exquisite offerings span the Mediterranean from Spain to Turkey and Armenia to North Africa, yet everything comes together superbly. Mezze will run you anywhere from $3-14, while omnivorous entrees are $26-28. Or come just for dessert to sample their exceptional baked Alaska with coconut ice cream & passion fruit caramel, $15. ( updated Jun 2017 )

Splurge [ edit ]

• 42.372613 -71.122391 19 Les Sablons , 2 Bennett St ( T: Harvard ), ☏ +1 617 268-6800 . Su-Th 5PM-10PM, F Sa 5PM-11PM . Starters $14-20, mains $30-40 . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.373716 -71.121922 20 Harvest , 44 Brattle St ( T: Harvard ), ☏ +1 617 868-2255 . M-Th noon-2:30PM, 5:30PM-10PM; F Sa noon-2:30PM, 5:30-11PM; Su 11:30-2:30, 5:30-10PM . Regional contemporary American cuisine, with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients. A wonderful outside dining terrace and one of the best Sunday brunches ( prix fixe, $33 ) in Greater Boston. Lunch $20-30, dinner $40-60 . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.361989 -71.098902 21 Pagu , 310 Massachusetts Ave ( T: Central ), ☏ +1 617 945-9290 . M-Sa 11:30AM-11PM . Bites $7-14, Four course menu $60, cocktails $10-12 . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.39833 -71.131 22 The Table ( Season to Taste ), 2447 Massachusetts Ave ( T: Davis ), ☏ +1 617 871-9468 . Tu-Sa 5:30PM-10PM . Three courses and dessert for $70 . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.372961 -71.096831 23 Puritan & Company , 1166 Cambridge St ( T: Central ), ☏ +1 617 615-6195 . M-Th 5:30PM-11PM; F Sa 5:30PM-midnight; Su 10:30AM-2PM, 5:30-10PM . Six course seasonal $75, a la carte $12-36 . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.363529 -71.098601 24 Craigie on Main , 853 Main St ( T: Central ), ☏ +1 617 497-5511 . Tu-Su 5:30PM-midnight . Five-course prix fixe $85 . ( updated Jun 2017 )

Drink [ edit ]

• 42.362063 -71.098394 1 A4cade ( Roxy's Central ), 292 Massachusetts Ave ( T: Central ), ☏ +1 617 714-3960 . M-F 5AM-1AM, Sa noon-1AM, Su noon-midnight . Beer, grilled cheese, and arcade games, what more could you ask for? Oh yeah, there's pinball too. ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.368768 -71.095094 4 Lord Hobo , 92 Hampshire St ( T: Kendall ), ☏ +1 617 250-8454 . M-F 4PM-1AM, Sa Su 11AM-2AM . A wide selection of interesting independent draught (pints in the $5-8 range) and bottled beers, wine and upscale bar food (entrees in the $10-20 range). ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.362578 -71.098555 5 Miracle of Science , 321 Massachusetts Ave ( T: Central ), ☏ +1 617 868-2866 . 11AM-1AM daily . Popular with MIT grads, professors, and local tech company programmer types. Order off a slightly skewed periodic table of elements. ( updated Jun 2017 )

Breweries [ edit ]

• 42.366363 -71.091271 6 Cambridge Brewing Company ( CBC ), 1 Kendall Square ( T: Kendall ), ☏ +1 617 494-1994 . Tu-Th 11:30-midnight, F Sa M 11:30AM-11PM, Su 11AM-9PM . This place brews some of the best beer around Cambridge. They have a wide variety of choice and it changes depending on the season. This place is very popular among MIT community members and tech companies close by. ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.367783 -71.097926 7 Lamplighter Brewing , 284 Broadway ( T: Central ), ☏ +1 617 945-0450 . Tu-Sa 11AM-midnight, Su 11AM-10PM . Get ready to wait in line! Once you cross the threshold, sample some of these sought after craft beers that are the talk of the town. Brewers will often use Brettanomyces in their brews which produces a "funkier" flavor. They don't go overboard with it, but still, it's not everyone's cup of tea. ( updated Jun 2017 )

Coffee [ edit ]

• 42.373834 -71.100352 8 1369 Coffeehouse , 1369 Cambridge St ( Inman Square ), ☏ +1 617 576-1369 . M-F 7AM-10PM, Sa Su 8AM-10PM . Coffee shop and arthouse combined. You'll probably visit the one in Central square, however. ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.360945 -71.096661 9 Flour Bakery , 190 Massachusetts Ave ( T: Central ), ☏ +1 617 225-2525 . M-F 6:30AM-8PM, Sa 8AM-6PM, Su 8AM-5PM . A delicious sandwich, coffee, and desserts shop constantly rated in Boston magazine in the "Boston's Best" rankings that also has its own nationally-available cookbook. Another location at the end of Albany Street, one in Harvard, and several more in Boston. ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.368962 -71.113656 10 Petsi Pies , 31 Putnam Ave ( T: Harvard ), ☏ +1 617 499-0801 . M-F 7AM-6PM, Sa Su 8AM-6PM . Fantastic local bakery and coffee shop. One other location north of the square near Porter. ( updated Jun 2017 )

Sleep [ edit ]

One budget option is to peruse craigslist.org Boston for temporary listings for people who are gone for a week or a month and trying to rent out their apartment. In the summer, you might find a bedroom for $200–300/week, which will be a lot cheaper than a hotel.

• 42.375248 -71.110827 1 A Friendly Inn at Harvard Square , 1673 Cambridge St ( T: Harvard ), ☏ +1 617 547-7851 , fax : +1 617 547-0202 . Victorian House with 20-some guest rooms, private bathrooms, high speed wi-fi and parking, breakfast, front desk 24/7. From $100, $90 in winter . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.393278 -71.126193 2 A Cambridge House Inn , 2218 Massachusetts Ave ( T: Davis ), ☏ +1 617 491-6300 , fax : +1 617 868-2848 . 35-room B&B inn offers both Victorian and contemporary style rooms, for daily or weekly stay. Parking included on first come, first serve basis. From $130 . ( updated Aug 2023 )
• 42.375529 -71.110683 3 Irving House at Harvard , 24 Irving St ( T: Harvard ), ☏ +1 617 547-4600 , fax : +1 617 576-2814 , [email protected] . Check-in: 3PM , check-out: 11AM . Friendly staff ensure that your stay at the guesthouses here are comfortable and amiable. Breakfast, afternoon snacks, and off street parking included in the rates, as well as 24 reception and high speed internet access. From $65 . ( updated Feb 2021 )
• 42.358612 -71.114975 4 Courtyard Boston Cambridge , 777 Memorial Dr ( T: Central ), ☏ +1 617 492-7777 . Check-in: 3PM , check-out: noon . From $200 . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.362965 -71.085943 5 Boston Marriott Cambridge , 50 Broadway ( T: Kendall ), ☏ +1 617 494-6600 . Check-in: 4PM , check-out: noon . The Marriott Cambridge Hotel is located across the Charles River from downtown Boston and is ideally positioned in Kendall Square near popular Boston area attractions. From $230 . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.363897 -71.088149 6 Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge , 120 Broadway ( T: Kendall ), ☏ +1 617 349-0700 . Check-in: 4PM , check-out: noon . From $250 . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.384266 -71.118896 7 Mary Prentiss Inn , 6 Prentiss St ( T: Porter ), ☏ +1 617 661-2929 . Historic Greek revival style hotel with 20 furnished rooms serving made-to-order breakfast every morning. From $260 . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.388684 -71.142259 8 Freepoint Hotel , 220 Alewife Brook Pkwy ( T: Alewife ), ☏ +1 617 491-8000 . New in 2017 with a cool restaurant/bar on the ground floor. From $280 . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.362241 -71.087327 9 Kendall Hotel , 350 Main St ( T: Kendall ), ☏ +1 617 577-1300 , toll-free: +1-866 566-1300 . An old firehouse turned into a cozy hotel. From $300 . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.366869 -71.074883 10 Royal Sonesta Boston , 40 Edwin Land Blvd ( T: Lechmere ), ☏ +1 617 806-4200 . From $300 . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.361483 -71.099347 11 Le Méridien Cambridge-MIT , 20 Sydney St ( T: Central ), ☏ +1 617 577-0200 . Check-in: 3PM , check-out: noon . Le Méridien Cambridge-MIT is on the campus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Guest rooms include a collection of standard and suite accommodations with city or garden terrace views. From $320 . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.372279 -71.122896 12 The Charles Hotel , 1 Bennett St ( T: Harvard ), ☏ +1 617 864-1200 . From $360 . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.353914 -71.105468 13 Hyatt Regency Cambridge , 575 Memorial Dr ( T: Central ), ☏ +1 617 492-1234 . Check-in: 4PM , check-out: noon . Stay in the ziggurat overlooking the Charles! From $420 . ( updated Jun 2017 )

Stay safe [ edit ]

Cambridge is generally very safe, though it is a city and the standard precautions should be observed. The neighborhood of East Cambridge, which is near the Charlestown border and on the Charles River, usually has the city's highest crime rate (of course, this observation is relative to the Cambridge's low crime rate overall).

As a rule, most crime in Cambridge that might affect a traveller is property crime. Parked vehicles with electronic equipment visible — laptops, mobile phones, GPS units, iPods, and the like — are the most likely to be targeted.

Pepper spray is considered a weapon in Massachusetts, and is sold only by licensed dealers to persons who have obtained a firearms identification card. Massachusetts does not honor firearms licenses from other states.

For more information, visit the Cambridge Police Department online.

Connect [ edit ]

• 42.383385 -71.132578 11 Boudreau Branch ( Cambridge Public Library ), 245 Concord Ave ( T: Porter ), ☏ +1 617 349-4017 . M W F 10AM-6PM, Tu 10AM-8PM . Free . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.364181 -71.103689 12 Central Square Branch ( Cambridge Public Library ), 45 Pearl St ( T: Central ), ☏ +1 617 349-4010 . M W F 10AM-6PM, Tu Th 10AM-9PM, Sa 10AM-2PM . Free . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.376898 -71.146894 13 Collins Branch ( Cambridge Public Library ), 64 Aberdeen Ave ( T: Harvard ), ☏ +1 617 349-4021 . M Tu F 10AM-6PM, Th 1PM-8PM . Free . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.370445 -71.084833 14 O'Connell Branch ( Cambridge Public Library ), 48 Sixth St ( T: Lechmere ), ☏ +1 617 349-4019 . M-W 10AM-8PM, Th F 10AM-6PM . Free . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.391922 -71.128089 15 O'Neill Branch ( Cambridge Public Library ), 70 Rindge Ave ( T: Porter ), ☏ +1 617 349-4023 . M W 10AM-8PM, Th F 10AM-6PM . Free . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 42.372098 -71.090314 16 Valente Branch ( Cambridge Public Library ), 826 Cambridge St ( T: Lechmere ), ☏ +1 617 349-4015 . Closed for renovations. Free . ( updated Apr 2019 )

Cope [ edit ]

Houses of worship [ edit ].

• 42.37142 -71.09816 18 Temple Beth Shalom of Cambridge ( The Tremont Street Shul ), 8 Tremont St . Friday night partnership services, Saturday morning mechitza and egalitarian services, hosts Minyan Tehillah (partnership) every other Saturday morning.  
• 42.37027 -71.10007 19 Islamic Society of Boston , 204 Prospect St .  
• 42.36536 -71.09901 20 Pentecostal Tabernacle , 77 Columbia St .  
• 42.39281 -71.13134 22 Reservoir Church , 15 Notre Dame Ave .  
• 42.36447 -71.09955 23 St Paul AME Church , 85 Bishop Allen Dr .  
• 42.36381 -71.10445 24 Cambridge Community Fellowship Church , 234 Franklin St .  
• 42.37231 -71.12474 25 The Society of St. John The Evangelist: A Monastic Community of the Episcopal Church , 980 Memorial Dr .  
• 42.37594 -71.12736 26 Friends Meeting at Cambridge , 5 Longfellow Park .  
• 42.36435 -71.106 27 Cambridge Zen Center , 199 Auburn St .  
• 42.36937 -71.1003 28 Faith Lutheran Church , 311 Broadway .  
• 42.37609 -71.12614 29 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) Church , 2 Longfellow Park .  

Go next [ edit ]

• Head just across the town line and get a taste of one of the many squares of Somerville .
• Head over to South Boston and decide if you prefer the ambiance of the contemporary Seaport district, or Fort Point's charming bricks.
• Stroll past stately Victorian architecture along scenic Newbury Street , Boston's preeminent shopping and dining destination.
• On weekends find treasures you didn't know you were looking for at SoWa Open Market , the biggest open air marketplace around.
• Enjoying the museums? Don't miss the Museum of Fine Arts and the Isabella Stewart Gardner , both found in Fenway .
• If there weren't enough music options here for you, try your luck with scene in Allston Rock City .
• Explore more of Massachusetts ' revolutionary history in nearby Lexington and Concord .
• Seek out early American history on itineraries such as From Plymouth to Hampton Roads or American Industry Tour .

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Clayton Hotel Cambridge 4* —

Set in Cambridge's vibrant new city quarter only a  2-minute walk  from the  station  and a short stroll away from Cambridge University Botanic Garden,  Clayton Hotel Cambridge 4* is perfect for your staycation.

Soft lighting , shelves lined with old books , and comfy leather armchairs create   a cosy , old-library feel , while the restaurant boasts an elegant vintage style with leather booths and quirky crockery. 

Wood panelling in the rooms and plush throws create a homely space for a great night's sleep, so you can head out refreshed to explore this university town's  charming streets and  picturesque riverside.

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Wake up to a tasty breakfast each day and choose from granola, fruits, smoothies, and more, or opt for a hearty full English breakfast.

The extensive menu at Tamburlaine Restaurant and Bar includes seasonal dishes featuring locally sourced, fresh ingredients. Round off the evening with a craft beer or classic cocktail at the bar.

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Add an indulgent three-course dinner to your stay, and end the day savouring the delicious flavours of The Clayton Hotel's charming restaurant. 

Work out on the bodybuilding and cardiovascular equipment in the gym. Cycle through the bike-friendly streets, or simply ask at reception for a recommended running route and explore Cambridge's gardens and parks along the way.

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King’s College, The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge University Botanic Garden  and  Trinity College,  plus punting excursions and  beautiful waterside walks  along the River Cam should all be  top the list of things to do  in Cambridge during your stay.

Combined with a  wealth of parks and green spaces , Cambridge contains all the best of  vibrant city life  with the  peace and tranquillity  of the beautiful English countryside. There are also a host of fine museums, buildings and art galleries.  Explore shops in ancient passageways  set around the historic market place and colleges. 

And come nightfall, with everything from international pop concerts to world-class theatre competing with a huge choice of restaurants and welcoming pubs and clubs, you’re never far from the best events and  brilliant entertainment in Cambridge .

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