Nicola's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Trumpington StreetThis is always diverse & completely free, it’s also not too large so kids can cope if they have the urge to get out !
50 locals recommend
Hot Numbers Coffee (Dale's Brewery)
5/6 Gwydir StThis is always diverse & completely free, it’s also not too large so kids can cope if they have the urge to get out !
King's College
King's ParadeScudamore's Mill Lane Punting Station
Mill LaneCambridge Market Square
Market HillA detailed insight to polar exploration & the life of the explorer Robert Scott also has children’s activities
24 locals recommend
The Polar Museum, Scott Polar Research Institute
Lensfield RoadA detailed insight to polar exploration & the life of the explorer Robert Scott also has children’s activities
City/town information
The 2nd smallest city in the UK lots of markets & a really pretty little city.
A most wonderful cathedral
64 locals recommend
Ely
The 2nd smallest city in the UK lots of markets & a really pretty little city.
A most wonderful cathedral
Climb the tower the views are fantastic found in the market square
26 locals recommend
Great St Mary's Church (Church of England)
Senate House HillClimb the tower the views are fantastic found in the market square
Food scene
Hot Numbers Coffee (Dale's Brewery)
5/6 Gwydir StGreat atmosphere & fresh food
Great pizza and Italian food with delicious Italian ice cream and a nice garden out the back.
15 locals recommend
Limoncello
212 Mill Rd Great pizza and Italian food with delicious Italian ice cream and a nice garden out the back.
Best fish and chips in Cambridge, plus more elaborate fish dishes and fresh fish to buy by the kilo.
20 locals recommend
The Sea Tree Cambridge
Best fish and chips in Cambridge, plus more elaborate fish dishes and fresh fish to buy by the kilo.
A local small business, at the far end of Mill Road, towards the centre of town. Good tapas - croquetas de chorizo recommended. Run by friendly Spanish guys.
Tu Casa Tapas Restaurant
8 Mill RoadA local small business, at the far end of Mill Road, towards the centre of town. Good tapas - croquetas de chorizo recommended. Run by friendly Spanish guys.
Liutaio Music Restaurant
224 Mill Road A very authentic Chinese restaurant with delicious dim sum.
Good Korean food, a bit small and crowded but the taste is worth it. On the far side of the Mill Road Bridge.
Bibimbap House
60 Mill RdGood Korean food, a bit small and crowded but the taste is worth it. On the far side of the Mill Road Bridge.
Cafe Blue Sage
198 Mill RdTiny place but charming , very nice Mediterranean food.
Not right on Mill Road. This is the closest pub to the house, and
is something of a local institution. It still functions as a community pub, with local
people from all ages / backgrounds congregating for a pint. Their pizza is OK also.
8 locals recommend
The Empress
72 Thoday StNot right on Mill Road. This is the closest pub to the house, and
is something of a local institution. It still functions as a community pub, with local
people from all ages / backgrounds congregating for a pint. Their pizza is OK also.
Pipasha Restaurant
529C Newmarket RdGood Indian Food, does deliver
Pub
Just at the far end of
Vinery Road on Mill Road. They specialise in Belgian beer and have excellent Greek
food - a bit different to the Empress, but fun.
The Royal Standard Pub
292 Mill RdJust at the far end of
Vinery Road on Mill Road. They specialise in Belgian beer and have excellent Greek
food - a bit different to the Empress, but fun.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Bike hire
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