2 Days in Cambridge: Colleges, Backs and Punts

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πŸ“ Cambridge, United KingdomπŸ—“ 2 daysπŸ‘₯ Couples and history fans

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2Days
7Stops
2Meal tips
About Β£90-140 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget

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Two days in Cambridge: King's College Chapel, the Backs, the Fitzwilliam Museum and a punt.

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Day by day

A stunning view of the twin towers of a historic cathedral against a cloudy sky.
1

Colleges

09:30

King's College Chapel

Stunning Gothic chapel.

πŸ“ Centre⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· ~Β£14
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πŸ’‘ Choral evensong is free.
11:00

Trinity College and Wren Library

Great Court.

πŸ“ Centre⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· ~Β£5
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14:00

The Backs

College gardens along the river.

πŸ“ Backs⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· Free
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19:00

Dinner

Pub.

πŸ“ Centre⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· ~Β£25
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🍽 Where to eat

lunchMarket lunchBritish Β· $
Charming medieval brick castle facade in Cambridgeshire, UK showcasing historic architecture.
2

Museums

10:00

Fitzwilliam Museum

Free art museum.

πŸ“ Trumpington St⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· Free
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13:00

Punting

Chauffeured punt.

πŸ“ River⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· ~Β£20
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πŸ’‘ Bring a jacket.
16:00

Grantchester walk

A walk across meadows.

πŸ“ Grantchester⏱ 3 hoursπŸ’· Free
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πŸ’‘ Tea at the Orchard.

🍽 Where to eat

dinnerDinnerBritish Β· $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: Fitzwilliam Museum

Good to know

✈️ Getting thereCambridge has trains from London King's Cross in under an hour.
πŸš† Getting aroundWalk or cycle.
πŸ’· CurrencyPound sterling (Β£). Cards widely accepted.
πŸ—£ LanguageEnglish.

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