Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Some Ideas For Things To Do When Visiting Cambridge

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By Sheila Worrell


Cambridge is a place that offers a broad spectrum of various attractions to visitors. The place itself is the location of one of the top and best universities in the world with mesmerising views and surroundings. Cambridge not only attracts people for its educational prowess but is also famous for its museums, art galleries, theatres, events, historical buildings and many other aspects. A number of places that deserver special consideration have been brought up here.

One of the most renowned museums of the world is located at the heart of the city that includes the best art work of ancient civilisations, this being the 'Fitzwilliam Museum'. The museum provides the visitor with a fantastic collection of art works from ancient Egypt, India, China as well as fantastic art work by Picasso, Titian, Turner and many more. Like many of Cambridge's other museums, entry is free of charge.

Places like the Imperial War Museum in Duxford are also definitely worth a visit. The place is filled with different types of aircraft from all eras, including a prototype of Concorde and a full size B52 bomber, so you do not have to worry of what to visit the next minute as you can not exhaust all of them. It is also a good place to snack and your whole family will love the experience. You certainly won't get bored here!

The Cambridge University's Botanical garden covers 50 acres of land and is most renowned for the collection of 200 species of plant from all over the world. The garden was established in 1946 and is still maintaining its glory thanks to the expert care and attention it receives. The garden contains different zones that include the alpine plants, tropical rainforest plants and many different climatic plant species. Some educational programs are also held in this garden.

The ADC theatre and the Peter House College theatre are some of the oldest theatres of Cambridge, a city which is renowned for its various events and plays. These buildings were established in the 19th century. The Wimpole hall was the home of the daughter of Rudyard Kipling which is now manage by the National Trust. The Wimpole house farm established in the 16th century and located near the house is a model farm. Wimpole hall is situated 13 miles away from the farm and visitors can witness a country side village view walking if they can walk the entire 13 mile distance.

Other places of interest that deserve your attention are Kettle's Yard with its wonderful exhibitions of modern art, the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, the Fitzwilliam Museum with an impressive art collection and the University Museum of Zoology. Entry is free to all of the museums in Cambridge, so they are great if you're on a tight budget or if you are looking for something to when it's raining.

If you are staying in one of the Cambridge hotels do not forget to ask your reception about the guided tours. They will save you a lot of time of wandering around and give you the chance to see Cambridge at a glance. You should not thus miss the guided tours offered by the various tour operators in the city, that can also be tailor made according to your special interests and needs. Make the most of your stay by learning about the guided tours and see Cambridge the best way.




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  1. Indeed Sheila! Cambridge is the seat of rich English history and is even known for some of the best universities in the world. Whether you are a traveler or a student, there are always places to stay in Cambridge that suits your choice.

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