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Cambridge University Botanic Garden (24 min)
40 acres of gardens and plants, popular with families and couples, plus glasshouses and a cafe. Ely Cathedral (10 min)
Gothic-style cathedral with an on-site glass museum, tower with 288 steps and a refectory cafe. The Backs (23 min)
Green space & a river behind several colleges, offering walking paths, trees & boating. Oliver Cromwell's House (10 min)
Restored, weather-boarded house and tourist centre charting Cromwell's life in the 17th century. Bridge of Sighs (23 min)
Named for a famous Venice landmark, this circa-1831 covered arch bridge connects campus buildings. Kettle's Yard (22 min)
University-run art gallery set in a large stone family estate, showcasing 20th-century works. King's College Chapel (26 min)
Late Gothic edifice with a vast fan vaulted ceiling, ornate stained glass windows and CofE services. University Museum Of Zoology (25 min)
University museum offering a range of exhibits on animal life, plus 3 million+ zoological specimens. Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences (25 min)
Cases filled with rocks, fossils and preserved creatures, including some donated by Charles Darwin. The Fitzwilliam Museum (24 min)
Huge showcase of classical art and artefacts, from Asian ceramics to armour, coins and paintings. Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (25 min)
Significant collection of ethnographic objects covering everything from totem poles to teapots. Scott Polar Research Institute (Polar Museum) (23 min)
Founded in 1920, this museum houses exhibits & artifacts on British polar exploration & a gift shop. National Trust - Wicken Fen Nature Reserve (11 min)
Conservation area with a raised boardwalk over wetland habitat and rare species like hen harriers. Anglesey Abbey (18 min)
Art-filled mansion and historic buildings in 98 acres of landscaped grounds filled with statuary. Mathematical Bridge (26 min)
This historical footbridge was built with all straight timbers & thoughtful engineering. | 
