🇬🇧 Hidden Gems of Cambridge | Off-the-Beaten-Path Spots

While Cambridge is famed for its elite colleges, here are 5 lesser-known treasures for curious travelers: 1️⃣ Polar Museum 📍 Lensfield Rd, CB2 1ER Chronicles human Arctic/Antarctic exploration + polar wildlife Small but mighty—perfect for history buffs! 2️⃣ The Fitzwilliam Museum 🌟 📍 Trumpington St, CB2 1RB "Mini British Museum" with lavish architecture Highlights: Egyptian mummies ("collected" by Cambridge archaeologists) European masterpieces + royal artifacts 3️⃣ St John’s College + Bridge of Sighs 📍 St Johns St, CB2 1TP Triple courtyard design + stunning chapel Cross the Bridge of Sighs to blend old/new campuses. Less crowded than King’s College! 4️⃣ Cambridge University Library 📍 West Rd, CB3 9DR Escape tourists—stroll through student-only zones past the River Cam 5️⃣ Museum of Cambridge 📍 *2-3 Castle St, CB3 0AQ* Quirky local life exhibit (not uni-related!) in a converted house 🎐 Bonus View: Climb Great St Mary’s Tower for panoramic college vistas! #Cambridge #UKTravel #HiddenGems #StudyAbroad