We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
Free Newsletter

Interested in Cambridge?

We'll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for Cambridge each week.

Things to Do in Cambridge


Flights: Cheap airfare to Cambridge (arriving in London, United Kingdom - Heathrow Airport)

Find the Best Things to Do

[ Popularity ] [ Alphabetically ]
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 112 attractions in Cambridge

St John's College is well worth a visit, it's one of the most interesting in Cambridge. Visit Shortcutguides.co.uk for more information about the colleges and other sites in Cambridge.

Attraction type: Educational site; Historic site
Traveler Reviews:
Read all reviews »
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 112 attractions in Cambridge

Overlooking the market place, this architectural marvel was built in 1478 with much of its construction and décor in the Tudor-style; Henry VII himself donated more than one hundred oak trees to build its roof.

Attraction type: Religious site; Historic site
Traveler Reviews:
Read all reviews »
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 112 attractions in Cambridge

People can rent a punt on their own to explore the Granta and Cam Rivers, or pay a little more for a guided commentary.

Attraction type: Marina
Traveler Reviews:
Read all reviews »
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 112 attractions in Cambridge

Landscaped open areas and gardens weaving behind many colleges on the River Cam, which are known for their daffodils and crocuses in the spring, and stunning views of the colleges across the river at any time of year.

Attraction type: Nature center; Park
Traveler Reviews:
Read all reviews »
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 112 attractions in Cambridge

One of the colleges of Cambridge University that was built on the site of a 12th-century nunnery, and which today features spacious grounds and a pretty 16th-century cloister court.

Attraction type: Historic site; Educational site
Traveler Reviews:
Read all reviews »
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 112 attractions in Cambridge

Founded in 1209, nearly a century after Oxford University was established, the university was formally incorporated in 1571 and was patterned after those of Oxford and Paris with a traditional course of study based on Latin grammar, rhetoric and logic, arithmetic, geometry, music and astronomy.

Attraction type: Educational site; Historic site
Traveler Reviews:
Read all reviews »
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 112 attractions in Cambridge

Originally founded in 1869 as a school for those who couldn't afford full college enrollment, Fitzwilliam became a full college in Cambridge in 1966 and boasts such famous alumni as Norman Lamont and Derek Pringle.

Attraction type: Historic site; Educational site
Traveler Reviews:
Read all reviews »
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 112 attractions in Cambridge

Two-hour walking tours by knowledgeable guides (who are awarded a "Blue Badge" for their expertise,) which give visitors an excellent introduction to Cambridge's history and culture.

Attraction type: Tour
Traveler Reviews:
Read all reviews »
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 112 attractions in Cambridge

Scenic mansion features a unique collection of painted views of Windsor, spanning a 350-year period, and a 20th-century garden designed on the grounds of an Augustinian priory.

Attraction type: Architectural building; Historic site; Garden
Traveler Reviews:
Read all reviews »
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 112 attractions in Cambridge

Founded in 1473 by the provost of neighboring King’s College, this college’s original buildings were demolished during the 17th century and a classical redbrick court was later built.

Attraction type: Historic site; Educational site
Traveler Reviews:
Read all reviews »
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 112 attractions in Cambridge

Founded in 1546 by Henry VIII, this college boasts the famous apple tree that prompted Isaac Newton to develop his theory of gravity.

Attraction type: Educational site; Historic site
Traveler Reviews:
Read all reviews »
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 112 attractions in Cambridge

Opened in 1873 by two leaders of the feminist movement, Emily Davies and Barbara Bodichon, to establish a women's college in Cambridge.

Attraction type: Educational site; Historic site
Traveler Reviews:
Read all reviews »
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 112 attractions in Cambridge

This imposing English Gothic structure was built between 1446 and 1515, and is the site where many great scholars were educated.

Attraction type: Religious site; Educational site
Traveler Reviews:
Read all reviews »
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 112 attractions in Cambridge

Museum houses vast collections of antiquities from ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, including exhibits of English and European pottery and glass, furniture, clocks, Chinese jades, and ceramics from Japan and Korea.

Attraction type: Art museum
Traveler Reviews:
Read all reviews »
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 112 attractions in Cambridge

Dating from the mid-15th century and one of the finest examples of medieval architect, this college’s main draw is its chapel that houses Rubens’ Adoration of the Magi.

Attraction type: Educational site; Historic site
Traveler Reviews:
Read all reviews »
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 112 attractions in Cambridge

This college was founded in 1882 to commemorate the life of George Augustus Selwyn, the first Anglican Bishop of New Zealand.

Attraction type: Historic site; Educational site
Traveler Reviews:
Read all reviews »
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 112 attractions in Cambridge

Founded in 1326 as University Hall, this is the second oldest of the Cambridge colleges.

Attraction type: Educational site
Traveler Reviews:
Read all reviews »
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 112 attractions in Cambridge

Departing from Round Church, this 1½-hour guided tour gives visitors an excellent introduction to the religious history of Cambridge.

Attraction type: Tour
Traveler Reviews:
Read all reviews »
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 112 attractions in Cambridge

This museum houses an extensive collection of geological specimens from around the world, which are used by scholars worldwide as part of their research activities.

Attraction type: Specialty museum
Traveler Reviews:
Read all reviews »
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 112 attractions in Cambridge

The original house on this 3,000-acre estate was built for Sir Thomas Chicheley in the 1640s, rebuilt and added to over the years, and finally restored to its proper splendor today.

Attraction type: Historic home
Traveler Reviews:
Read all reviews »