Visit Cambridge by train and discover the unmissable tourist attractions

Not sure what Cambridge has to offer? Discover the gems you’ll find in and around this famous city

As well as offering a considerable amount to tourists in its own right, Cambridge is fortunate enough to have excellent transport links to the surrounding countryside – as well as to London, which can be reached after a modest train journey. If you’re based in Cambridge, or you’re just planning an extended break in the area, then it’s worth considering a few of the amazing, fun places to visit in the area. Let’s run through a few of the best of them.

King’s College

Of course, the most famous reason to visit the city is its famous university. There’s a sizeable list of impressive historic buildings on campus, but if you only have time to see one of them, make it the King’s College Chapel. It’s home to the world’s largest fan-vault ceiling, along with a series of gorgeous wooden carvings in the Rood Screen.

Corpus Clock

This isn’t something that’s likely to take up too much of your time, as it’s only a single object. But the Corpus Clock is a marvel of engineering that’s more than worth a quick visit. It’s the product of the imagination of John Taylor, an alumnus of Cambridge University.

Bridges

Cambridge, as you might expect, is home to several bridges, a few of which are truly distinctive. Visitors should make time to see the famous Wooden Bridge (better known, perhaps, as the Mathematical Bridge, thanks to its intriguing geometric design). There’s also the Bridge of Sighs, an enclosed bridge built into Queen Victoria’s favourite spot in the entire City.

The Round Church

While it can’t match the city’s other religious buildings for size and splendour, this rotund little church offers a unique style that makes it well worth a visit. Technically known as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, it’s right near the centre of town.

Punting

Perhaps the best and most relaxing way of navigating the city’s waterways is via a punting tour. You don’t have to do the punting yourself; just grab a drink, sit back, and watch some of the country’s most inspiring architecture flash by on both sides.

Ditton Meadows

This little stretch of grassland sits at the Northern end of the city, and it’s ideal for those looking to get away from the well-beaten tourist track. This is an area of natural beauty in idyllic surroundings, and it’s just a short walk from the Cambridge North train station. You can get a train travelling from Cambridge to Cambridge North and be there within just a few minutes.

Whilst you’re planning your visit, make sure you don’t forget your suitcase essentials.