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Inside Background
Architecture 
The University of Cambridge alone has architecture that spans centuries.  Royal...
Last edited: 17 June 2006
Health & Safety 
Cambridge has about as much crime as a small city should: not very much. The...
Last edited: 05 October 2006
History 
While Cambridge is usually associated with the nearly 800-year old university...
Last edited: 16 June 2006
Neighborhoods 
Cherry Hinton Cherry Hinton lies about four miles South-East of the city centre...
Last edited: 07 December 2006
Recommended Reading 
Guidebooks Itchy Insider's Guide to Cambridge , 2004 Pod CityGuide -- Cambridge...
Last edited: 14 March 2007
Tourist Board Info 
The city of Cambridge has a couple of informative web pages. It would be...
Last edited: 14 March 2007
Weather & When to Go 
Like in the rest of the UK, it's not exactly easy to predict the weather in...
Last edited: 14 March 2007
Local Facilities 
Laundromats: South East Monarch Coin-Op 161 Mill Road, CB1 3AN The Swiss...
Last edited: 16 November 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Getting to Cambridge: By train: Train services from London King's Cross are run...
Last edited: 10 December 2009
Getting Around 
Cambridge city centre only covers a very small area, so it's easy enough to see...
Last edited: 05 May 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
Strawberry Fair is a one day event of music and stalls inspired 30 years ago as...
Last edited: 15 June 2009
Family Travel 
Cambridge is idyllic for families. Though it’s technically a college town, you...
Last edited: 16 June 2006
First-time Visitors 
If you have....  1 day: Go to the market square. Grab a cup of coffee from Cafe...
Last edited: 14 April 2007
Nightlife 
The nightlife in Cambridge revolves around the pub, but don’t expect to find a...
Last edited: 22 December 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
Almost everything in Cambridge is “off the beaten path,” so to speak, because...
Last edited: 15 April 2009
The Performing Arts 
John Cleese, Ali G, Hugh Laurie, and Douglas Adams: what do these celebrities...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
Sports & Activities 
Punting is the unofficial sport of Cambridge, and those who are even slightly...
Last edited: 17 June 2006
Rowing Bumps (June) 
The third week of June is known as "May Week" among university students. This...
Last edited: 14 June 2009
Cambridge Muslim Welfare Society 
Cambridge Muslims and Mosque  The cultural and religious society for Cambridge...
Last edited: 15 April 2006
Mayehm 
Mayhem is a clothing store that features, funky clothes (Yumi, Billabong...
Last edited: 13 April 2009
St Andrew the Great (Church of England) 
If you want to find out more about St Andrew the Great church, Cambridge, or to...
Last edited: 05 January 2008
St. John's College 
St John's College is well worth a visit, it's one of the most interesting in...
Last edited: 08 May 2006
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Many of Cambridge’s restaurants cater to University students, but visitors will...
Last edited: 05 October 2006
D'Arry's Wine Shop 
Currently closed owing to a kitchen fire but hoping to re-open before the end...
Last edited: 18 September 2008
Fitzbillies 
Fitzbillies Bakery and Restaurant has been in operation since 1922. Known for...
Last edited: 14 April 2009
GBK (Gourmet Burger King) 
GBK serves burgers fresh and fast.  More than just meat patties, they add a bit...
Last edited: 12 September 2009
The Orchard Tea Garden, Granchester 
A place to have traditional English afternoon tea. Sit out in the orchard and...
Last edited: 08 July 2009
Yippee Noodle Bar 
Yippee Noodle Bar offers Asian dishes for all tastes, and in particular will...
Last edited: 29 April 2009
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Inside United Kingdom: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency The currency of the United Kingdom is the Pound Sterling (£).  In...
Last edited: 20 May 2009
Crossing the Border 
Land Border: The United Kingdom has just one land border, located in the...
Last edited: 15 December 2008
Emergencies 
The Emergency Numbers in the UK are 999 or 112. The operator will ask which...
Last edited: 09 April 2009
Important Phrases 
The first thing that visitors from outside of the United Kingdom...
Last edited: 03 April 2009
Telephones 
General phone numbers have 01, 02 or 03 prefixes, for example 020 8594 0000 or...
Last edited: 09 November 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Tipping is not expected in the UK, in the way it is in the United...
Last edited: 12 November 2009
Air Travel - Hand Luggage Restrictions 
From 6th November 2006 until further notice, strict rules regarding liquids...
Last edited: 20 June 2008
Car Rental UK 
In all cases, for hiring a car you will need a valid credit card, preferably...
Last edited: 26 November 2009
Driving tips for visitors 
1. Speed Limits Most speed limits are indicated by a figure in black on a...
Last edited: 20 May 2009
Eating out 
If you Google for "eating out in Britain" you'll find lots of tourism promotion...
Last edited: 28 December 2006
Learner Drivers - Minimum Ages And Rules 
Before you learn to drive or ride a new vehicle make sure you know about the...
Last edited: 21 November 2007
Motorway Service Areas 
Motorway Service Areas are leased out to various operators, mostly companies...
Last edited: 25 October 2007
Postal Services 
The UK postal service is known as Royal Mail. Royal Mail Group Ltd is the...
Last edited: 03 December 2009
The Magic Roundabout 
So, you've planned to visit the UK, do a bit of driving while you're here and...
Last edited: 14 December 2007
Tips on Gestures and Language 
For the Dutch: Tapping the side of the forehead in the UK means you are stupid...
Last edited: 13 September 2009
Train Travel 
The United Kingdom's railway network is the oldest in the world, having existed...
Last edited: 19 November 2009
Traveling with Children 
Winnie the Pooh, Alice in Wonderland, Thomas the Tank Engine, The Hobbit...
Last edited: 10 May 2008
Under Your Own Steam: Without A Car 
Some people find that travelling without a car in the UK is simple.  All you...
Last edited: 25 October 2007
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