Clare Bridge — Attraction in Cambridge

Clare Bridge, the oldest surviving bridge in Cambridge dating back to the 17th century, is a charming piece of the city’s history. On such a beautiful day, we loved admiring Cambridge’s historic center from the bridge—the elegant stone arches, the River Cam, and the surrounding college buildings. It was especially delightful watching the punters glide along the river, making the view even more...

Built between 1639 – 1640 by Thomas Grumbold, restored in 1969. The oldest bridge on the river Cam and the only surviving pre-civil war bridge. Many of the other bridges were torn down by Cromwell’s troops and the stone used to re-fortify Cambridge castle. At the time, Clare bridge was the most recently built bridge over...

Another Cam Bridge! This is really my favorite part & experience in Cambridge, taking a punt on the river Cam and seeing all these bridges. Well worth it. this bridge is really nice as slightly different than the others, this is what really creates the charm and elegance of this...