Discover Cambridge 2026

The Gothic chapel is considered one of England's most beautiful buildings, famous for its intricate stone fan vaulting and the world-renowned choir, which sings the Nine Lessons and Carols service every year.

Traditional punting involves propelling a flat-bottomed boat along the River Cam with a long pole, past the historic colleges known as the Backs, one of the most popular activities for visitors to the city.

Cambridge's largest college impresses with magnificent courtyards, while the rear gardens of several colleges along the river, collectively known as the Backs, are among the most picturesque views in England.

The covered bridge at St John's College, named after its Venetian namesake, is one of Cambridge's most photographed buildings and is especially striking when viewed from the surrounding bridges.

Cambridge is only about 50 minutes by train from London King's Cross and is ideal as a day trip or as a destination in its own right for a long weekend.

The Gothic chapel is considered one of England's most beautiful buildings, famous for its intricate stone fan vaulting and the world-renowned choir, which sings the Nine Lessons and Carols service every year.

Traditional punting involves propelling a flat-bottomed boat along the River Cam with a long pole, past the historic colleges known as the Backs, one of the most popular activities for visitors to the city.

The rear gardens and lawns of several colleges along the River Cam offer one of the most picturesque views in England, with historic bridges such as the Mathematical Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs.