Cambridge

Cambridge is a famous city in the east of England, the administrative center of the county and one of the oldest university centers in Europe. Here is one of the best universities in the world, which has given the world about 100 Nobel laureates.

Entrance to some buildings is paid. As a rule, during the examination period, from the end of May to the first week of June, all colleges are closed to tourists.

HOW TO GET

Cambridge is located 75 km north of London and 40 km from Stansted International Airport, from where regular trains and buses depart to the city. There are hourly trains from Platform No. 2 to Birmingham, which stops at Cambridge, a 35-minute journey, and costs £10. National Express buses run between the airport and the city even at night, the fare is 11-12 GBP, the journey takes 50 minutes.

Heathrow Airport can be reached in 1.5-2 hours by private car or National Express buses, the fare is 27-30 GBP. Gatwick is 3 hours away, the easiest way to get there is by train from King's Cross station, the fare is 20 GBP.

On the train

Regular trains from London depart from King's Cross and Liverpool Street stations. The fastest is the Cambridge Cruiser train, which departs from King's Cross and follows non-stop to the city itself, on the way 50 minutes, departure every half hour (usually at: 15 and 45 minutes). Trains with stops will run on this route from 70 minutes to an hour and a half. Trains from Liverpool Street station take 75 minutes and are cheaper.

Cambridge train station is 2 km from the city center. There you can take a taxi or bus, get more information at the tourist center, withdraw money from an ATM, sit in a cafe or shop at a supermarket. You can also rent a bicycle here.

On the bus
In addition, there are National Express buses to London and other major cities in England, departing from Parkside bus station, next to Parker's Piece.

ENTERTAINMENT AND SIGHTS

Interesting planning and architectural ensembles of colleges grouped around rectangular courtyards that have survived since the Middle Ages:

• The most popular is King's College and its beautiful Gothic chapel. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9:30-15:30, Sat 9:30-15:15, Sun 13:15-14:15 and 17:00-17:30 (only in summer). Admission 8 GBP for adults and 5.5 GBP for children / school / students
• Queen's College, which is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It was founded by two queens - Margaret of Anjou and Elizabeth Woodville. The building of the building is located on both banks of the river and is connected by the famous "mathematical bridge". It's also home to the medieval Old Hall, entry £3.
• Trinity College
• St. John's College, which until 1511 was a hospital
• Jesus College
• Pembroke College, one of the oldest buildings in Cambridge, was founded in 1347. Famous for its beautiful gardens
• Clare College with an ancient bridge over the river
• College of St. Saint Catharine's College, founded in 1473
• Corpus Christi College

Also worth seeing are the Romanesque Round Church of the Holy Sepulcher (c. 1101-30), the Late Gothic Chapel of King's College, the Classical Trinity College Library and the University Senate (1722-30).

Cambridge Museums

The Fitzwilliam Museum houses interesting university archaeological and art collections. In addition, it is worth visiting the Museum of Archeology and Anthropology and the Museum of Classical Archeology.