Helen’s guidebook
Sightseeing
This church has the best views of Cambridge from the tower and was the first lecture hall for the university over five hundred years ago.
26 locals recommend
Great St Mary's Church (Church of England)
Senate House HillThis church has the best views of Cambridge from the tower and was the first lecture hall for the university over five hundred years ago.
Neighbourhoods
Right by Stourbridge common which boasts the oldest and longest running fayre from 1211 to 1938 it is still a protected area along the river leading into the heart of historic Cambridge along the tow path where cows still have ancient grazing rights and are free to roam.
Chesterton
Right by Stourbridge common which boasts the oldest and longest running fayre from 1211 to 1938 it is still a protected area along the river leading into the heart of historic Cambridge along the tow path where cows still have ancient grazing rights and are free to roam.
Food scene
The best sushi outside Japan with great kids menu and recommended even if you haven't liked sushi before as it boasts the 'for those who don't even like sushi'. The place is lovely and service slick
8 locals recommend
Sticks'n'Sushi Cambridge
2 Wheeler StThe best sushi outside Japan with great kids menu and recommended even if you haven't liked sushi before as it boasts the 'for those who don't even like sushi'. The place is lovely and service slick
Fitzbillies
51-53 Trumpington StA Cambridge institution famous for the extra sticky chelsea buns
Traveler advice
Book before you go
Fitzwilliam museum
Is a wonderful museum with a great cafe and good coffee and gift shop as well as wonderful art work and free entry. Booking ahead currently essential but well worth the trip.