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Cambridge museums
Cambridge Science Centre [Local] Gives families and adults the chance to see, hear and play with science. Fitzwilliam Museum [Local] Paintings, antiquities, ceramics and armour. Folk Museum [Local] Explore the life and times of Cambridge people. On Castle Hill. Galleries [Local] Galleries, art centres and events. Kettle's Yard [Local] Permanent collection of modern art and gallery with exhibitions. Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology [Local] Artifacts from around the world, including totem pole. Museum of Classical Archaeology [Local] Plaster casts of classical statues. Museum of Technology [Local] In the old Pumping Station. Engines, print room and old machines. Scott Polar Museum [Local] Arctic and Antarctic exploration. Sedgwick Museum [Local] Fossil animals and plants. Plus a minerals display. University of Cambridge Library [Local] Exhibitions at the library. Whipple Museum [Local] Scientific instruments from medieval to twentieth century. Zoology Museum [Local] Skeletons of animals and birds from all over the world. Cambridge University colleges
Cambridge University [Local] The university is made up of colleges. Some are below, the rest are linked from here. Christ's [Local] When open. Charles Darwin went to Christ's College. Corpus Christi [Local] Has oldest college court in Cambridge. King's [Local] The world famous King's Chapel. Magdalene [Local] Includes Pepys Library. New Hall Art Collection [Local] Featuring contemporary women artists. Many works can be viewed online. Pembroke [Local] Old Library and chapel by Christopher Wren. Queens' [Local] Old Hall and Mathematical Bridge. St John's [Local] Bridge of Sighs and the School of Pythagoras. The Lawrence Room in Girton College [Local] Small museum of artefacts and antiquities. Trinity [Local] Great Court, Hall, Chapel and Wren Library. Cambridge outdoors
American Military Cemetery [Local] Three miles west of Cambridge. Botanic Gardens [Local] Large gardens and green houses with exotic plants. Cambridge Commons & Public Spaces [Local] Descriptions and histories of Cambridge open areas. Cambridge Local Nature Reserves [Local] Where the reserves are, and what is happening at them. Cambridge Parks [Local] Parks, commons, open spaces and recreation grounds. Cambridge Past, Present and Future Wandlebury, Barnwell Leper Chapel, Bourn Mill, Hinxton Mill. Formerly Cambridge Preservation Society. Devil's Dyke Restoration Project Anglo-Saxon earthwork from Reach to Ditton Green. Fen Rivers Way Footpath that follows the rivers Cam and Ouse from Cambridge across the wide expanse of the fens to Kings Lynn. Milton Country Park [Local] Woods, countryside and lakes with 2 miles of paths. On northern outskirts of Cambridge. Trips round Cambridge [Local] Trips including walking tours. Walks around Cambridge [Local] Interesting places and things to see in Cambridge, on foot, for free. Plus where public transport is. With maps and photos. Malls, markets, leisure centres
All Saints Garden Art & Craft Market [Local] Open-air makers-market in the heart of Cambridge. Cambridge Leisure [Local] Cinema, 10 tin bowling, restaurants, the Junction, etc. Off Hills Road. Cambridge Markets [Local] General market (including food), art & craft, and farmers' market. Grafton Centre [Local] Shopping mall. Between Fitzroy St and East Road, Cambridge. Includes cinema, restaurants. Grand Arcade [Local] New city centre retail development next to the Lion Yard. Kelsey Kerridge [Local] Sports centre in Queen Anne Terrace. Swimming pool next door. Lion Yard [Local] Shopping mall off Petty Cury. Mill Road [Local] Community website supporting the Mill Road area in Cambridge. Includes shops and businesses in Mill Road. Shopping in Cambridge [Local] Where the shops are in Cambridge. Ely
Ely Cathedral Opening times,services, admission charges, tours. Ely Museum History of Ely. Oliver Cromwell's House In Ely Tourist Information Centre. Cambridgeshire
Anglesey Abbey Country gentleman's home, gardens and Lode Mill. Burwell Museum Rural history museum depicting life through the centuries on the edge of the Cambridgeshire fens. Chilford Hall Vineyard & Winery Discover how the wines are made on the winery tour. Chippenham Park Gardens Country house with substantial gardens dating back to the 17th century, which are open to the public several times a year from Spring through to Autumn. Duxford Airfield Imperial War Museum. Major collection of aircraft. Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey Farming through the ages, and Norman Abbey. Island Hall [Local] In Godmanchester. Open to pre-booked tours only. Hosts classical concerts and charity events. Linton Zoological Gardens See rare and exotic creatures. 16 acres of beautiful gardens with picnic areas and a children's play area. Shepreth Wildlife Park Includes petting areas and fish that feed from your hands. St Ives Visit St Ives on the guided bus! Visit Huntingdonshire Covering Huntingdon, St Neots, St Ives and Ramsey. Wicken Fen A remnant of the once massive Cambridgeshire Fens, with its wildlife. Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust Centre at Welney Spectacular winter gatherings of wild swans and rare waders. Regular events Wimpole Hall and Farm [Local] Hall, park, farm and gardens. East Anglia
Audley End House Jacobean stately home and gardens. In Essex. Bedford Museum Higgins Art Gallery & Museum in Bedford. Centre for Computing History In Haverhill on the borders of Cambridgeshire, Essex and Suffolk. Flag Fen Prehistoric fenland centre at Peterborough. Kentwell Hall Tudor mansion in a tranquil parkland setting. In Suffolk. National Horseracing Museum In Newmarket. National Trust properties in East Anglia Opening times, facilities and entry fees. Nene Valley Railway Steam railway through Nene Park in Peterborough. Royston Cave Cave with mysterious carvings in the middle of Royston. Open summer weekend afternoons only. Royston Museum Items of local historical interest. Saffron Walden Mazes on common and in Bridge End Gardens, museum, pargetting on houses. Visit East of England Covers Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. London
British Museum Information, collectors, exhibitions, plan of the museum, etc. Kew Gardens Map and description of the garden, history and what's on. London Eye Observation wheel in the centre of London on the Thames. Madame Tussauds Waxworks of famous people. Plus the Planetarium. National Gallery The National Gallery with pictures online. National Maritime Museum Plus the Royal Observatory. In Greenwich. Natural History Museum Details of the museum, plus information online - try Kids Only section. Royal Academy News about their exhibitions. Science Museum Exhibitions, including some online. Tate Information about the different Tate museums, in London, Liverpool and St Ives, Cornwall. The British Library Describes the different collections and exhibitions. Tower Bridge Museum inside the bridge itself. Wonderful views of London. Tower of London The Crown Jewels, Traitors' Gate and much more. Victoria and Albert Museum Opening times and news about exhibtions. UK
24 Hour Museum Museums and galleries in the UK, with addresses & opening times. Castles of Wales Information, photos and maps of Welsh castles. Churches Conservation Trust Describes Church of England churches no longer needed for parish use which you can visit. English Heritage Places to visit and events. National Museums of Scotland Includes museums of flight, costume, war, country life, etc. National Museums of Wales Museums of mining, slate, Romans, Welsh life, etc. National Trust Places to visit and things to do. |