Heathrow Airport 1 hr 32
Wren Library (15 min) Storied 1600s college library designed by Christopher Wren, with rare books & medieval manuscripts. University Museum Of Zoology (17 min) University museum offering a range of exhibits on animal life, plus 3 million+ zoological specimens. Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences (19 min) Cases filled with rocks, fossils and preserved creatures, including some donated by Charles Darwin. King's College Chapel (17 min) Late Gothic edifice with a vast fan vaulted ceiling, ornate stained glass windows and CofE services. Anglesey Abbey (13 min) Art-filled mansion and historic buildings in 98 acres of landscaped grounds filled with statuary. National Trust - Wimpole Estate (20 min) Country estate with parkland and walled gardens, a family-friendly farm and a grand mansion. Kettle's Yard (13 min) University-run art gallery set in a large stone family estate, showcasing 20th-century works. Ely Cathedral (26 min) Gothic-style cathedral with an on-site glass museum, tower with 288 steps and a refectory cafe. Bridge of Sighs (15 min) Named for a famous Venice landmark, this circa-1831 covered arch bridge connects campus buildings. The Backs (15 min) Green space & a river behind several colleges, offering walking paths, trees & boating. Scott Polar Research Institute (Polar Museum) (17 min) Founded in 1920, this museum houses exhibits & artifacts on British polar exploration & a gift shop. Mathematical Bridge (17 min) This historical footbridge was built with all straight timbers & thoughtful engineering. Cambridge University Botanic Garden (15 min) 40 acres of gardens and plants, popular with families and couples, plus glasshouses and a cafe. Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (18 min) Significant collection of ethnographic objects covering everything from totem poles to teapots. The Fitzwilliam Museum (15 min) Huge showcase of classical art and artefacts, from Asian ceramics to armour, coins and paintings. |