Beyond the Uni – Best things to do in Cambridge! Romani Pathak Townley Grammar

However you choose to get there, the city’s ‘hop-on hop-off sightseeing’ tour bus is one of the best ways to explore what the city has to offer (as long as you get off at the right stops!). You can just hop on at the main car park and get on and off at any bus stations that stop at some of the city’s best attractions! Although walking around taking in the scenery is a must, the tour bus ensures you don’t leave the city missing anything (due to tired legs!)

Firstly, the museums – you can leave Cambridge learning lots of new things too! The city is home to the Fitzwilliam Museum, with free entry, you can explore incredible works of art from all around the world, including ancient sculptures, ceramics, paintings, and other decorative arts! The architecture of the museum itself is magnificent too. Furthermore, the University Museum of Zoology, opened by David Attenborough includes over 2 million specimens, from animals living all over the world in every major group of the animal kingdom, with species from underwater to on land – up close! The collection is a valuable resource for scientists and researchers, and is incredible to look at too!

If you came for the universities, punting should’ve been at the top of your priority list! With a university student rowing the punt, you can enjoy a very pleasant ride down the river around Cambridge, getting to see lots of the colleges and learn more about them, including courses available, what accommodations students live in, the King’s chapel, ask questions and admire the stunning architecture and nature on the campus as well as learning about a what you can see from the boat – it is very interesting and there are some jaw-dropping things you will learn!

Thirdly, taking a stroll around the campus, going around the town, and into the markets is a must! From souvenirs, diverse food, ice cream, and freshly squeezed juices, the market is a lovely place to shop around and look at what the stalls have to offer! Fitzbillies bakery, famously known in the area for its history is a must-visit, selling a variety of cakes, pastries, macarons, and their signature Chelsea bun! There are plentiful plant-based and allergy-friendly options everywhere too! Fudge Kitchen is irresistible as well, with giant slabs of indulgent fudge flavors from lemon cheesecake to chocolate fudge and others that you would’ve never imagined- it’s worth bringing some back home, and they are very generous with their free samples!

Finally, the Cambridge Royal Botanic Gardens enhances the beauty of the city with its peaceful atmosphere in the heart of the city. The garden features over 8000 plant species and visitors can take a stroll through them, enjoy a picnic in the scenery, participate in workshops, or attend a guided tour and admire the natural beauty.

Roshni Pathak spent a day in the City of Cambridge during the holidays and thoroughly loved it. She said “It was hard to fit everything into one day – although my legs were tired from walking, I still wanted to explore more – even as a vegan there were so many delicacies special to the city to try, and the beauty of nature and the architecture of the colleges were just magnificent. I would recommend a day in this city, there is so much to do and it is a lovely day out!”