Top Five Activities in Cambridge-00-3886

Cambridge City attracts millions of visitors every year to soak up the architectural beauty of this bustling English city and if you want to soak up the local sights and attractions then you will be spoilt for choice! Many visitors choose to explore Cambridge City by bicycle, as much of the area is car-free while others choose to simply walk around. Buses and taxis are available for trips further out of the city centre and if you prefer to travel on the water then a punting excursion is perfect!

Here are the top five things to do in Cambridge City as a tourist:

1. Punt the Rivers

Punting in Cambridge is great fun and while best done in the summer months there are also lots of trips available in the winter, unless the water is frozen of course! Punting can be enjoyed as part of a chauffeured tour or on your own and using an experienced guide is a fun way to learn about the local area while messing about on the water!

2. Cambridge City Colleges and Universities

No visit to Cambridge City is complete without a trip around the universities that the city is so famous for! Trinity College and King's College are well worth a look and the Wren Library at the former boasts manuscripts that were written by Sir Isaac Newton. The guided walking tours are a great way to get educated about the colleges, from the buildings and architecture through to details of the schooling available. Clare College is home to Fellows Garden, which is perfect for exploring on a warm summer's day.

3. Discover the Old Estates

There are many old and interesting buildings in Cambridge and, as well as a wealth of churches and cathedrals to see, there are also many famous estates that are ideal for exploring. Anglesey Abbey is home to a 20th century garden that is in full bloom in the spring as well as a scenic mansion that is filled with a range of paintings of Windsor that span a 350-year history. Wimpole Hall, AKA Wimpole Home Farm, is another popular estate and here children can spend hours feeding and learning about the animals that live here, from pot belly pigs through to pure bred horses. Owned by the National Trust, this estate covers a massive 3,500 acres and dates back to the 1600s.

4. Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve

Found just a short drive out of Cambridge City is Britain's oldest nature reserve. A diverse selection of birds, insects, mammals and plants are all found here and there is a nature trail made from a board walk.

5. Cambridge Museums

There are endless museums and galleries to discover in Cambridge City and the top Cambridge entertainment for history buffs is available in the displays found in these museums! The Fitzwilliam Museum is a popular choice with the great art displays that have earned this museum the nickname of being the finest yet smallest museum in Europe. Kettle's Yard offers displays of domestic arts and crafts while the Museum of Classical Archaeology is home to displays that relate to Roman and Greek sculptures.

Cambridge entertainment can also be had in any of the many cafs, restaurants, bars and clubs that can be found in the modern parts of the city. Also within easy reach of the city is Wicksteed Park. This theme park is about an hour from Cambridge, offering great fun for all ages.