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🇬🇧 15 Things to do in Cambridge ⬇️ 1. 🛶 Go punting & cruise under the Bridge of Sighs 2. 🍽 Lunch at Pint Shop - think delicious, elevated pub food. 3. 🌵 Wander through Cambridge University Botanic Garden 4. 🍳 Brunch at Fitzbillies (make sure to order their iconic Chelsea bun!) 5. ⛪️ Step inside the famous Chapel during a walking tour of Kings College 6. 🧪 Get creative with a Gin Making Class at Cambridge Gin Lab - make your own special blend of gin. 7.🏛️ Fitzwilliam Museum (free entry) home to over half a million paintings, sculptures & historical artifacts. 8. ☕️ Grab a banging flat white at Bould Brothers. 9. 🏠 Visit Kettle’s Yard - a former 20th century residence turned art gallery (admission is free). 10. 🍽️ Dinner at Market House - the food here is exceptional, make sure to leave room for dessert. 11. ⛪️ Climb the tower of St Mary’s Church for amazing views 12.🍦Grab an ice cream at Jack’s Gelato 13. 🌳 Visit Newton’s Apple Tree at Trinity College 14. 🍺 Grab a pint at The Eagle, the 14th century pub where DNA was discovered 15. 🛍 Check out all the stalls at Market Square - open everyday Cambridge is only a 1 hour train journey from central London, making it the perfect day trip destination! However I highly recommend staying overnight in this beautiful town and making a weekend of it as there is so much to do & see. #visitcambridge #cambridge #cambridgeuk #cambridgeshire #igerscambridge #cbgtown #visitengland #england🇬🇧 #thisprettyengland #scenicbritain #visituk #explorebritain #instabritain #lovegreatbritain #mybritain #visitbritain #excellent_britain #capturingbritain #brilliantbritain #traveluk #travelengland #englandtravel #photosofbritain #beautifulbritain #englandsbigpicture #cambridgeuniversity #cambridgeuni #cambridgerestaurant #cambridgefood Best restaurants in Cambridge | Cambridge Hidden Gems | Hotels in Cambridge | Cambridge Food Spots | Activities to do in Cambridge
kelseyinlondonkelseyinlondon
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Going punting in Cambridge can finally be ticked off my bucket list! We had the most amazing experience with @puntingcambridge cruising down the River Cam and seeing all the sights including the famous Bridge of Sighs. @thefellowshouse provided us with the loveliest picnic baskets to enjoy on our journey down the river too 😍 A truly perfect moment! If you missed my Cambridge adventures check out my story highlight! 🥰 Taken on an ad press trip with @thefellowshouse #thefellowshousecambridge Dress ad pr @linennaive
hellomissjordanhellomissjordan
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Wonderful place that references an old and sad history. Built in 1831 this connects the new and third courts of St. John's College. The bridge stretches out over the River Cam. Widely loved the bridge has been a favourite of dignitaries and Monarchs including Queen Victoria. The bridge itself is built from stone in the Gothic revival style and was designed by Henry Hutchinson who completed it just before his death. It is interesting to note that there was actually an earlier bridge that this replaced. The name references the Bridge of Sighs in Venice.
RikRik
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This is a sight worth seeing, one of the defining views of Cambridge. Now, there's one problem, it's not viewable from the public road. You have 2 choices if you want to see it with your own eyes. Firstly, you can take a punt, but this gives a much briefer view. Secondly, you can pay St. John's College £10 each (free for Cambridge residents). Some people enter through other entrances, apparently! Obviously, that is something I cannot advocate, obviously 😄.The picture that isn't of the bridge is taken from inside the bridge.
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The famous Bridge of Sighs of Cambridge! I think it is best enjoyed from the river. To go punting with class, I recommend you take sparkling wine and nibbles! You will notice that both sides of the bridge look different: one side has elaborated ornaments and the other not. I have been told that the fellows' side is decorated but the students don't get the pretty view! :'(
Mélanie DespeisseMélanie Despeisse
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The Bridge of Sighs is a covered bridge at St John's College, Cambridge University. It was built in 1831 and crosses the River Cam between the college's Third Court and New Court. The architect was Henry Hutchinson. It's named after the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, although they have little architecturally in common beyond the fact that they are both covered.
EdwardEdward
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The Bridge of Sighs is a bridge in Venice, Italy. The enclosed bridge is made of white limestone, has windows with stone bars, passes over the Rio di Palazzo, and connects the New Prison to the interrogation rooms in the Doge's Palace.
attractions: Grand Arcade, The Fitzwilliam Museum, Jesus Green, Cambridge Market Square, Lets Go Punting Cambridge, University of Cambridge, Midsummer Common, Lion Yard, University Museum Of Zoology, Traditional Punting Cambridge, restaurants: The Regal - JD Wetherspoon, Revolution Cambridge, Las Iguanas - Cambridge, The Tiffin Truck, Eagle, Pizza Pilgrims Cambridge, Bill's Cambridge Restaurant, Yori, Franco Manca, Cambridge Brew House
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