"A fleeting hour-long train journey from London, the market town has many of the boons of London - brilliant galleries, architecture, cafes and restaurants - but operates on a lower key. Life is more laid-back in Cambridge, but with an undeniable added hint of romance. Punts (a flat-bottomed, pole-steered boat) glide along the river, bridges arch gracefully over the Cam, and cows speckle the backs of the colleges. Time your visit right and you'll catch some of the most spectacular firework displays to be seen."
"Cambridge is also a city rich with strange traditions. From gown-attired formal halls (near-nightly lavish dinners) to balls to the peculiar graduation ceremony taking place in Senate House, the city's streets can seem paved with the intrigue and mythology of the university and those who attended it. Beyond the reaches of this revered institution, however, there is a thriving, eclectic city to explore."
Cambridge features honeycomb-coloured bricks, cobbled streets, and a historic atmosphere where time seems to stand still. A fleeting hour-long train journey from London brings visitors to a market town with galleries, architecture, cafes and restaurants, with a laid-back, romantic atmosphere. Punts glide along the river, bridges arch over the Cam, and cows speckle the backs of the colleges. Timed visits can include spectacular firework displays. Strange university traditions persist, from gown-attired formal halls and balls to a peculiar graduation ceremony in Senate House. The city is easily navigable on foot or by bike and makes an ideal day-trip or weekend break. The best place to start a tour is the Botanic Gardens.
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