Cambridge local area information

Tourist Information

Tourist Information Centres

• Visit Cambridge: official tourism website [http:///www.visitcambridge.org/VisitCambridge/Home.aspx]
  Peas Hill, Cambridge CB2 3AD
  Tel: 0871 226 8006
  International: +44 1223 464732
  Fax: (01223) 457549
  E-mail: tourism@cambridge.gov.uk
  Click here for information about the free Cambridge Visitor Card [http://www.cambridgecard.co.uk/]
  (also available the information point in the Grafton Shopping Centre)
  • Accommodation Bookings
    Tel: (01223) 457581
  • Guided Tours
    Tel: (01223) 457574
  • Destination Cambridge (Conferences)
    Tel: 0871 226 8006
    Email: enquiries@destinationcambridge.org or use online form
• South Cambridgeshire [http://www.scambs.gov.uk/LeisureandCulture/TourismandTravel/]
• Huntingdon [http://www.huntsdc.gov.uk/leisure+and+Culture/]
• Ely and East Cambridge [http://visitely.eastcambs.gov.uk/]
• East of England Tourist Board [http://www.visiteastofengland.com/]

Conference Services

• Cambridge Publications [http://www.the-conference.com/]
  Publications House, 38 Netherhall Way, Cambridge CB1 8NY
  A range of conference organisation services for scientific and academic conferences.
  Tel: (01223) 852663
  Email: enquiries08@the-conference.com
• Conference Cambridge [http://www.conferencecambridge.com/]
  12c King's Parade, Cambridge CB2 1SJ
  Official conference office for Cambridge University
  Tel: (01223) 768740
  Fax: (01223) 768741
  Email: enquiries@conferencecambridge.com
• Destination Cambridge [http://www.visitcambridge.org/conference.php]
  Help in arranging corporate and social programmes in a variety of settings
  Tel: 0871 226 8006
  Email: enquiries@destinationcambridge.org or use online form

Guide Services and Tours

• Audio Walks [http://www.strideguides.com/cu/], an interactive guide to Cambridge, and to some historic and contemporary University and College buildings, clocks and sundials, and green spaces. Maps and notes for themed self-guided tours. MP3 and podcast audio walks available for download.
• Cambridge Blue Badge and Visitor Guides [http://www.visitcambridge.org/guidedtours.php]
  Specialise in Cambridge walking and college tours; tours of the historic city of Cambridge; the gardens; evening tours; punting and ghost tours.
  Tel: (01223) 457574
  Email: tours@cambridge.gov.uk
• The Cambridge Guide Service
  2 Montague Road, Cambridge CB4 1BX
  Tel: (01223) 356735
  Fax: (01223) 323832
  Specialist guides and lecturers who are fluent linguists are provided for art, architecture, historical, medical, scientific groups and conferences.
• Cambridge Tailor-Made Tours Ltd [http://www.cambridgetmtours.co.uk/]
  Tel: (01223) 561766
  Email: guides@cambridgetmtours.co.uk
  Specialise in arranging tours (for individuals or groups) of Cambridge and surrounding area using professional Blue Badge Guides. Lunches, teas and dinners can be organised in historic colleges and private venues. Tours can be arranged in languages other than English.
• Christian Heritage Cambridge [http://www.christianheritageuk.org.uk/Group/Group.aspx?ID=574]
  Round Church Vestry, Bridge Street, Cambridge CB2 1UB
  Specialise in tours of the historic city of Cambridge especially the Christian Heritage of the university (Wed: 11am, Sun: 2.30pm).
  Tel: 01223 311602
  Email: admin@christianheritageuk.org.uk
• CitySightseeing [http://www.city-sightseeing.com/] (open top bus tours)
  Email: info@city-sightseeing.com
  Tel: (01223) 423578
  Start point at Silver Street, circular tours of central Cambridge (also taking in the American Cemetery) operate every 20 minutes all day during the summer months, half-hourly in spring, autumn and winter
• Roots Travel [http://www.roots-travel.co.uk/]
  16 Bermuda Road, Cambridge CB4 3JX
  Tel: (01223) 479532
  Email: info@roots-travel.co.uk
  Guided day tours from Cambridge for overseas visitors to Britain to the finest places for sightseeing and culture.
• Tourist Tracks [http://www.tourist-tracks.com/tours/cambridge.html]
  Tel: (01223) 305847
  2 Cambridge walking tours using MP3 players - either buy and download an MP3 file or order a CD containing an audio walking tour, with a map to help you find your way around.

Hotels and Guesthouses

• Visit Cambridge Visitor Information Centre [http://www.visitcambridge.org/VisitCambridge/WhereToStay.aspx]
  Tel: (01223) 457851
• http://www.roomstobook-cambridge.co.uk/ [http://www.roomstobook-cambridge.co.uk/]

Maps

• University of Cambridge Official Map [http://www.cam.ac.uk/map/]
• Cambridge maps and street guides [http://www.gwydir.demon.co.uk/cambridgeuk/sect1.htm#maps]
• 'Visit Cambridge' maps [http://www.visitcambridge.org/VisitCambridge/Maps.aspx?p=22&pid=1106&prcid=4&ppid=1106]

Places of Interest

• American Military Cemetery, Madingley [http://www.roll-of-honour.com/Cambridgeshire/MadingleyUSACemetery.html]
• Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill [http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-angleseyabbeyandgardenandlodemill.htm]
• Cambridge buildings [http://www.cambridge2000.com/cambridge2000/] - photos (including some aerial)
• Duxford Imperial War Museum [http://duxford.iwm.org.uk/]
• Ely Cathedral [http://www.elycathedral.org/]
• Fitzbillies Bakery [http://www.fitzbillies.co.uk/v2/index.php]
• Great St Mary's, the University Church [http://www.gsm.cam.ac.uk/]
• Houghton Mill [http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-houghtonmill]
• Insect Research & Development Ltd [http://www.insectresearch.com/] (formerly Medical Entomology Centre)
  6 Quys Court, Colliers Lane, Stow cum Quy CB25 9AU
  Tel: (01223) 813696
  Email: admin@insectreserach.com
• King's College Chapel and Choir [http://www.kings.cam.ac.uk/chapel/]
• Local Nature Reserves [http://lnr.cambridge.gov.uk/]
• Milton Country Park [http://www.miltonvillage.org.uk/]
• Peckover House [http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-peckoverhouseandgarden/]
• Ramsey Abbey [http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-ramseygatehouse/]
• Wicken Fen [http://www.wicken.org.uk/]
• Wimpole Hall and Farm [http://www.wimpole.org/]

Public Toilets [http://www.cambridge.gov.uk/ccm/content/community-and-living/public-toilets.en]

Public toilets, all with disabled facilities, can be found at:

• Cambridge Railway Station
• Chesterton Road
• Drummer Street Bus Station
• Gonville Place
• Grafton Centre
• Lion Yard Shopping Centre
• Park & Ride sites
• Park Street Car Park
• Quayside
• Silver Street
• Victoria Avenue

Pubs

• Cambridge Pub Guide [http://www.cambridge-pubs.co.uk/]

Punt Hire

• Cambridge Chauffeur Punts [www.punting-in-cambridge.co.uk]
  Silver Street Bridge, Cambridge
  Tel: (01223) 354164
  Email: matthew@punting-in-cambridge.co.uk
• Cambridge River Tours [http://www.cambridgerivertour.co.uk/]
  2a Portugal Place, Bridge St, Cambridge CB5 8AF
  Tel: 07789911467 or 07789153877
  Email: enquiries@cambridgerivertour.co.uk
• Granta Boat and Punt Company [http://www.puntingincambridge.com/]
  Granta Boatyard, Newnham Road, Cambridge CB3 9EX
  Tel: (01223) 301845
  Email: mulberryevents@yahoo.co.uk
• Scudamores Punting Company [http://www.scudamores.com/]
  Granta Place, Mill Lane, Cambridge CB2 1RS
  Tel: (01223) 359750
  Fax: (01223) 224807
  Email: enquiries@scudamores.co.uk

Restaurants

• Curry Houses [http://www.sidespin.org/curry/curry.cgi]
• Food and Drink in Cambridge [http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/cn_lifestyle_food/]
• (Cambridge) Local Secrets Guide [http://www.localsecrets.com/default.cfm]

Shopmobility [http://www.cambridge.gov.uk/ccm/content/strategy-and-partnerships/disabilities/shopmobility.en]

• Grand Arcade: (01223) 457452
  Grafton Centre: (01223) 461858
  Textphone: (01223) 457050
  Email: jean.white@cambridge.gov.uk

Walks and bike rides in and around Cambridge

• Audio Walks [http://www.strideguides.com/cu/], an interactive guide to Cambridge, and to some historic and contemporary University and College buildings, clocks and sundials, and green spaces. Maps and notes for themed self-guided tours. MP3 and podcast audio walks available for download.
• Cambridge Corners [http://www.plcane.clara.net/cambridge/]
  Descriptions of walks and bike rides in and around the Cambridge area, some with photographs and maps. 6 in Cambridge and 8 starting within 4 miles of the city centre. Aimed at tourists and residents alike.
• Cambridge Cycling Campaign [http://www.camcycle.org.uk/]
• Openfields Cycle Tours [http://www.openfieldscycletours.co.uk/]
  Tel: 0845 158 1417
  Email: enquiries@openfieldscycletours.co.uk
  Fully guided 4 day cycling tours of East Anglia including Cambridge (day tours available on request). Baggage moved on, B&Bs included and quality bikes provided.
• walkit.com - guide to navigating the city on foot

Weather Information

• Five-day forecast for Cambridge [http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/324]
• Cambridge Weather, local readings [http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/research/dtg/weather/]
• The Met. Office [http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html]
  Global weather services for the UK

Useful Links

• Cambridge Markets [http://www.cambridge.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/leisure-and-entertainment/cambridge-markets/] (information from Cambridge County Council)
• Cambridge Museums and Art Galleries [http://www.cam.ac.uk/local/events/museums.html]
• Cambridge Past, Present & Future [http://www.cambridgeppf.org] (formerly Cambridge Preservation Society)
• Cambridge University History
• Cambridge Webcams [http://www.bbc.co.uk/cambridgeshire/in_pictures/webcams/]
• http://www.cambridge.co.uk/
• http://www.cambridge.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/leisure-and-entertainment/ [http://www.cambridge.gov.uk/leisure/index.htm]
• http://www.cambridgeontheweb.com/ [http://www.cambridgeontheweb.com/]
• http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/leisure/visitors/ [http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/leisure/visitors/]
• http://www.cluelessaboutcambridge.co.uk/ [http://www.cluelessaboutcambridge.co.uk/]
• http://www.colc.co.uk/about/about.html [http://www.colc.co.uk/about/about.html]
• http://www.e-travelguide.info/cambridge/ [http://www.e-travelguide.info/cambridge/]
• http://www.information-britain.co.uk/ [http://www.information-britain.co.uk/]

The title of this document is: Cambridge Local Information: Tourist and Visitor Information
URL: http://www.cam.ac.uk/local/tourist.html

Last updated: 15/10/2009