Cambridge attractions
If you are staying in Cambridge on Saturday after lunch you may like to explore Cambridge’s attractions independently.
Map of Cambridge attractions
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Cambridge attractions
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Trumpington Street CB2 1RB | Map location 2
The museum contains a very large collection of art and artefacts from ancient Egypt to modern. (There are 20 galleries to choose from). Admission is free but donations are welcome. There is also one current ticketed exhibition, “Made In Egypt” (£14.50) – it explores artefacts from ancient Egypt through its craftspeople. There is also a tearoom for renewing energy. It is about 20 minutes’ walk from Magdalene or take the PR1 bus from Bridge Street (turn left out of Magdalene and go across the bridge). The museum closes at 5.00pm
The Backs
Queen’s Rd, Cambridge CB3 9AH | Map location 3
A walk along the River Cam which snakes past the back of the most iconic of the Cambridge colleges. (Unfortunately, there is no entrance to the colleges on this route). It takes us from Magdalene to Queens. It would then be possible to stay in the centre of Cambridge for some of the other suggestions below or walk back to the college. The return walk along the river would take about an hour.
Kettle’s Yard
Castle St, Cambridge CB3 0AQ | Map location 4
This is a significant modern and contemporary art gallery. It’s five minutes’ walk north of Magdalene on Castle Street. Admission is £14 and it is open until 5.00pm.
King’s College
King’s Parade, Cambridge CB2 1ST | Map location 5
The most famous and iconic of the colleges. Admission is £14. The college is about 20 minutes’ walk from Magdalene, passing several other buildings of note along the way.
St John’s Street/King’s Parade/St Edward’s Passage/Cambridge Market Square
Cambridge Market Square, Market Hill, Cambridge CB1 0SS | Map location 6
The area contains innumerable bookshops, small galleries and quirky shops and stalls (these latter in the market). It’s about 10 minutes’ walk from Magdalene. It only costs what you choose to spend…
Fitzbillies Tea Shop, King’s Parade
15 King’s Parade, Cambridge CB2 1SP | Map location 7
Fitzbillies is a famous tea shop opposite King’s College. It is known for what are called “Chelsea Buns” but there are plenty of other cakes and pastries. The cost depends on what you eat and drink. Other tea shops are available in the centre of Cambridge…
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
1 Brookside, Cambridge CB2 1JE | Map location 8
The garden has a wide variety of planting – from tropical glasshouses to British bulbs and wildflowers. There are also a tearoom and shop. The Garden closes at 5.00pm. Entrance fee £8.80 A 30-minute walk from Magdalene or catch a bus from Bridge Street or use ‘Bolt’
Great St Mary’s Church
The University Church, Senate House Hill, Cambridge CB2 3PQ | Map location 9
The church is the University Church nearly opposite King’s College and on the way to Cambridge Market Square. Entrance is free but for £7.50 you can climb the 123 stairs for one of the best panoramic views of Cambridge.
The Round Church
Round Church Vestry, 9a Bridge St, Cambridge CB2 1UB (corner of Round Church Street & Bridge Street) | Map location 10
It’s about five minutes’ walk down from Magdalene. It is one of only four round medieval churches in England. It is now used to display by boards and video an introduction to the city. Admission is £3.50