The best things to do in Cambridge
The top 3 according to 92 votes from people: King's College Chapel · Cambridge University Botanic Garden · Punting on the River Cam. (Updated Jun 15, 2023.)
King's College Chapel, punting on the Cam and the Backs: Cambridge's top sights according to travel blogs.
Top 13
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King's College Chapel
Fan vaulting and stained glass, built 1446-1515.
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Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Forty acres of gardens and glasshouses.
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Punting on the River Cam
Gliding past the colleges along the Backs.
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Fitzwilliam Museum
Antiquities and old masters, free to enter.
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Great St Mary's Church
Tower climb for views over the market and colleges.
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Corpus Clock
The 'Chronophage' clock with its grasshopper.
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The Backs
Lawns behind the colleges by the river.
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Mathematical Bridge
Queens' College's wooden footbridge.
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9
Grantchester
Riverside walk to tea in the Orchard.
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10
Polar Museum
Scott Polar Research Institute's exhibition.
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11
Trinity College and the Wren Library
Newton's college and Wren's library.
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12
Market Square
Daily market in the heart of the city.
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13
Bridge of Sighs
St John's College's covered bridge over the Cam.
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Comments (1)
Evensong at King's College Chapel is free and absolutely magical. Should be on every list.