Destination Cambridge

A few week ago I wrote a blog about Oxford, so not to upset all those university students in Cambridge I decide to write about their town this week.

Steeped in history Cambridge is one of the most interesting of English towns, once a historic fort, and later headquarters of the Danes, and then the University.

The historical university buildings of Magdelene, Trinity and Kings Colleges are but a few of the attractions of the town. The University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology contains treasures and relics from Hadrian’s Wall, and the Round Church built in 1130 with a circular nave to commemorate the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem is one of only four round churches in Britain to be found here. Whipple Museum has a collection of scientific equipment and the huge portico of the Fitzwilliam Museum forms the entrance to one of Europes top museums.

Going out in Cambridge is just as good for lectures as it is for students.
If you're looking for mellow late night vibes, or just a change from the two large disco style clubs, then there's The Fez in Market Passage. There's plenty of seating for when you want a break and a good variety of music including salsa and hip-hop.

If you enjoy smaller, more chic clubs then you'll want to get down to Po Na Na in Jesus Lane, which caters for Latino, pop, funk, hip-hop and jazz in its funky basement setting. Of course, if you want even more choice you can always catch a fast train to the big city!

If you are looking to visit a family member who is studding at one of the Cambridge University's then I will list a few hotel nearby where you can stop.

Hotels near Magdalene College
Hotels near Trinity College
Hotels near King's College

Many more hotels in Cambridge can be found at Pandarooms.com