East of England · England
Top 10 places in Cambridge
Ranked from Google ratings and review counts, not VacationGuide reviews. Sights and landmarks are weighted above restaurants and stays so the list shows you what makes Cambridge worth visiting.
- 1Attraction
The Fitzwilliam Museum
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Google rating 4.7(9,576 Google reviews)
The Fitzwilliam Museum, located on Trumpington Street in Cambridge, is the University of Cambridge's art and antiquities museum. It showcases a vast collection of classical art and artefacts, ranging from ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman objects to Asian ceramics, armour, coins, and paintings. Housing around 600,000 objects, it offers a diverse exploration of history and art.
Trumpington St, Cambridge CB2 1RB, UK
Official website - 2Attraction
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
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Google rating 4.7(7,746 Google reviews)
Spanning 40 acres close to Cambridge city centre, the Cambridge University Botanic Garden features an extensive collection of plants, glasshouses, and an on-site café. It is a well-regarded destination that attracts both families and couples looking to enjoy its diverse botanical displays.
1 Brookside, Cambridge CB2 1JE, UK
Official website - 3Attraction
English Heritage - Audley End House and Gardens
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Google rating 4.6(6,707 Google reviews)
Audley End House and Gardens is a grand Jacobean stately home near Saffron Walden, managed by English Heritage. This impressive mansion, now a third of its original size, is set within extensive gardens designed by Capability Brown. Visitors can explore the historic house, its state rooms, and private apartments, alongside enjoying the expansive grounds, which include a playground and working stables.
Audley End Rd, Audley End, Saffron Walden CB11 4JF, UK
Official website - 4Attraction
Parker's Piece
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Google rating 4.5(6,680 Google reviews)
Situated in the heart of Cambridge, Parker’s Piece is an expansive 25-acre green common criss-crossed by pathways and open playing pitches. Reputed to be the birthplace of the rules of football, this spacious square park offers a scenic setting for sports, walks, and relaxing away from busy city streets.
Cambridge CB1 1NA, UK
Official website - 5Restaurant
Dishoom Permit Room Cambridge
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Google rating 4.9(8,124 Google reviews)
Dishoom Permit Room Cambridge is a popular restaurant located at 17 Trinity Street in Cambridge. This establishment offers a unique dining experience, serving Indian dishes with a focus on flavour. It's known for its distinctive menu, which diverges from typical Indian restaurant offerings.
17 Trinity St, Cambridge CB2 1TB, UK
Official website - 6Restaurant
Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory
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Google rating 4.7(4,593 Google reviews)
The Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory is a year-round indoor tropical greenhouse attraction in Canada, offering visitors a chance to experience thousands of free-flying butterflies and exotic birds. Beyond the vibrant insect life, the conservatory also features a café and a gift shop. It provides a unique opportunity to explore tropical gardens within Cambridge, Ontario.
2500 Kossuth Rd, Cambridge, ON N3H 4R7, Canada
Official website - 7Restaurant
Eagle
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Google rating 4.4(7,858 Google reviews)
The Eagle is a historic public house in Cambridge, established as a coaching inn in 1667, making it the city's second oldest pub. This Grade II listed establishment is renowned for its connection to the discovery of DNA and features intriguing WWII graffiti. It offers a welcoming atmosphere with food and drink in the heart of Cambridge.
Bene't St, Cambridge CB2 3QN, UK
Official website - 8Landmark
The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and the English Martyrs, Cambridge
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Google rating 4.8(1,208 Google reviews)
This imposing Roman Catholic church, completed in 1890, stands as a significant example of Gothic Revival architecture in Cambridge. Located on Hills Road, it features an ancient Virgin Mary statue and is known for its grand scale. The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and the English Martyrs is a prominent landmark in the city.
Hills Rd, Cambridge CB2 1JR, UK
Official website - 9Landmark
The Corpus Clock
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Google rating 4.6(1,347 Google reviews)
This distinctive public monument, situated outside the Taylor Library at Corpus Christi College in Cambridge, features a gold, handless clock. Designed by alumnus Dr John C Taylor, it was unveiled by Cambridge physicist Stephen Hawking in 2008. A beastly, time-eating insect sculpture sits atop the clock, which displays time using LED lights.
58 Trumpington St, Cambridge CB2 1RH, UK
- 10Landmark
Mathematical Bridge
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Google rating 4.5(1,502 Google reviews)
Spanning the River Cam to connect two sections of Queens' College, the Mathematical Bridge is a historic wooden footbridge situated in southwest central Cambridge. Designed by William Etheridge and constructed in 1749 by James Essex the Younger, the structure uses straight timbers engineered to create the appearance of an arch. Visitors can admire the landmark on a punting tour or access it on foot via the college porters' lodge.
Queens' College, Silver St, Cambridge CB3 9ET, UK
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