University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
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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.
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Janis C
Hamilton, Ontario14 contributions
Aug 2022
We stayed at Wyng Gardens on Thompson’s Lane. Breakfast (included for an extra price in your reservation at Wyn Gardens) was served in the Trinity Hall Dining Room, about a 5 to 10 minute walk away. It was wonderful. A substantial breakfast, served cafeteria style. The most noticeable thing was the utter quiet of the quad after we entered from what was normally a busy street (Trinity Lane) first thing in the morning. There is also a lovely garden there, peaceful and sheltered.
Written August 9, 2022
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Daniel C
Middlesbrough, UK162 contributions
Jul 2019
Once you get past the ticket office and are out on the campus you are surrounded by history and nature, seeing old and quiet parks with thin rivers flowing between them and colleges that have been around for centuries. The different colleges have their own unique designs, while they still have the old English look each one has its own identity. One college has an eagle standing above the entrance but instead of looking majestically ahead, it turns its head away from the other colleges in disgust and you can find the different sigils of the many colleges. You can learn the stories of the different famous people who have studied here in the past, like Samuel Pepys, Oliver Cromwell, Charles Darwin, Alan Turing, or for more modern examples people like Stephen Hawking and Prince Charles. We learned a funny story about Charles who came here because with his body guard who got a higher grade than him at the end of his time here. To travel through the campus you can take a relaxed trip on a gondola, moving down the slow rivers, seeing people enjoying the sunshine and and meeting other people traveling and visiting from all around the world.
Written June 4, 2020
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Natalie
Melbourne, Australia82 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
路线:Start from the nearest train station and head straight to Cambridge Station. Make sure not to buy a ticket to Cambridge South or North Station as they’re a bit far. (By the way, I bought a railcard on Trainpal, and it saved me a lot of money. No need to worry about complicated discount cards—just enter RC777E on Trainpal for a 20% discount. Take advantage of the savings!)
After getting off the train, you can take bus route 1 or 7 to the City Centre, and then walk to Cambridge University and the nearby attractions. Cambridge isn’t large, so walking is totally fine in my opinion.
欧洲的校园建筑长得差不多,看多了会审美疲劳,选几个经典的就可以了。
①数学桥:据说是全用三角形架构原理固定,没有额外的钉子固定。
②国王学院:需要买票,但是是剑桥大学的核心学院值得一看!学生证买票有优惠。
③叹息桥:据说挂科的学生都来这里叹息哈哈哈
④Quayside-坐船看景点,没有自己逛体验好,但是可以体验一下
After getting off the train, you can take bus route 1 or 7 to the City Centre, and then walk to Cambridge University and the nearby attractions. Cambridge isn’t large, so walking is totally fine in my opinion.
欧洲的校园建筑长得差不多,看多了会审美疲劳,选几个经典的就可以了。
①数学桥:据说是全用三角形架构原理固定,没有额外的钉子固定。
②国王学院:需要买票,但是是剑桥大学的核心学院值得一看!学生证买票有优惠。
③叹息桥:据说挂科的学生都来这里叹息哈哈哈
④Quayside-坐船看景点,没有自己逛体验好,但是可以体验一下
Written August 15, 2024
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Steve M
3 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Found the experience or our personal tour both enjoyable and very informative. Dick Matthews our guide gave us a highly informed and well organised tour which included Kings college which was stunning. Highly recommended to any visitor to Cambridge who would like to know more about this historic city.
Written January 4, 2020
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Big_Jeff_Leo
St Helens, UK22,616 contributions
Aug 2020
All of the university Colleges are currently Closed due to the Covid situation. but there is still plenty to see. Of course you cannot book a tour of a particular college but you can still admire the truly wonderful architecture and have a wander around the streets, and a peep inside. The best way perhaps is to book a "punt" these are still running and the river Cam provides an amazing backdrop, especially arounds Kings College. If you are in the car and looking for a space then take care to read the signs carefully and avoid those horrible bus only lanes as you will be caught on camera and get a fine.
Written August 21, 2020
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,803 contributions
Oct 2021
So many colleges of this university to see, but it would be too costly and time-consuming to visit every one of the grand buildings. So I elected to take a tour of King’s College and St John's College, then only a quick visit of the others. As many of the colleges were built over hundreds of years, there is a nice mix of different styles of architecture including Tudor, Neoclassical, Renaissance and even modern architecture.
Written October 27, 2021
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Andrei H
152 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Fantastic to be able to wander around the historic buildings and colleges. The range of architectural styles is impressive and the history as contained in the various museums does not disappoint.truly a wonderful place to study and live.
Written February 12, 2020
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10 contributions
Mar 2022
The exterior of the University buildings are quite beautiful. You are very very limited in where you can walk to even see the exteriors and can't go in to any of the buildings and most don't let you even walk around outside in the courtyard. While the University itself was disappointing, Cambridge is still worth a visit. Loved the punt tour and the pubs are awesome.
Written September 7, 2022
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Jakub
Havirov, Czech Republic1,013 contributions
Jul 2023
How could Cambridge be better known than its famous schools where some of the greatest greats and thinkers studied? There are several universities here and you can visit some of them for a tour. At the time of my visit, not all of them were accessible, but I always used at least the main gate to take a peek. The architecture itself is a real gem.
Written August 12, 2023
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Sairam Narayan
Bengaluru, India741 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
The University of Cambridge is a collegiate research university in Cambridge, 50 miles from London .
Founded around 1209 .
Cambridge is the second-oldest university (in this English-speaking world).
The campus is huge & Alumni organize a guided walking tour & also boating tour .
Food stalls are plenty & food yummy .
Founded around 1209 .
Cambridge is the second-oldest university (in this English-speaking world).
The campus is huge & Alumni organize a guided walking tour & also boating tour .
Food stalls are plenty & food yummy .
Written February 18, 2020
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Me gustaría saber que lugares de compra hay cercanos y como están los precios
Written June 19, 2019
E possibile visitare alla domenica le varie Universitá di Cambridge o é preferibile dutante i giorni feriali. Grazie
Written August 5, 2018
Can I book online tickets to visit University of Cambridge and King's College Chapel? I will visit on Monday, do I have to book online?
Written July 7, 2017
I think you don't need too. We just walked in:)
Written August 16, 2017
Hi I have booked a trip to London from 12/22 to 12/28 and plan to visit both university of Cambridge and Oxford. Is University of Cambridge/Oxford open on 12/24 or 12/26? My daughter wants to pay visit to these two world famous universities and Kings college since she wrote a paper about Rosalind Franklin this summer. Are the university campuses open to public during those two days? Thanks a lot!
Written October 12, 2016
The campuses are open for strolling around since they are part of the towns/villages. However, if you want to gain entrance to a specific college or building, there are restrictions whether it is Christmas eve or Boxing Day or any day.
You can easily go to Oxford from Paddington Station. The tickets are relatively inexpensive. To visit Cambridge, you can catch the the bus from Victoria Station or Stratford City. These tickets are also not forbiddingly expensive.
Both universities are beautiful. I personally prefer Oxford University. See my review from October/November 2015.
If you have time, visit both universities because they will inspire your child to strive and work hard. They have great tee shirts and sweatshirts to buy as keepsakes.
Plan to spend one day on each campus. You won't regret.
Enjoy!
Written November 26, 2016
I love the history and magnificence of both Oxford and Cambridge. Deb and I will be traveling by train out of London and also wish to enjoy one of the aforementioned lovely villages, perhaps for lunch,this September. Must we purchase reserved tickets? I'm also a big fan of both Morse and Foyles war. Thank you for your insight. Helen M Toutkoushian
Written August 4, 2016
I hope my answer is not too late.
Go to Paddington Station to buy train tickets to Oxford. You can also puchase online. Trains to and from Oxford to Central London run all day long. Very efficient.
You can pick up a bus from Victoria Station or Stratford City to visit Cambridge. This schedule is less extensive. You can buy online.
Prices of the tickets are reasonable. Reservations are not required, as far as I know. We just bought and hopped on.
Both universities are worth the visits. They are absolutely gorgeous.
Written November 26, 2016
We plan to be in Cambridge next week for four days. Is there theatre we should see? Are there special exhibits in the museums? I understand that the Illumination will be finished by the 18th of Feb. Does the Corn Exchange have concerts you would recommend. I guess I'd be best getting some weekly publication with exhibits/concerts/events. Can you recommend the best publication for current events?
Written February 12, 2015
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