Cambridge is without doubt one of the most beautiful cities in England. The University buildings with their golden stone and intricate carvings form a magnificent backdrop to the compact city with the River Cam winding through the centre and alongside the "backs" - the beautiful parks.

The ancient Britons, Romans, Saxons and Normans all put their mark on Cambridge and the first of the University's 31 colleges, Peterhouse, was founded in 1284.  This was followed by Clare (1326) and Pembroke (1347). Although two women's colleges were founded in the late 19^th century, it wasn't until the 1940s that degrees were awarded to women.

King's College chapel is the venue for the annual Carol Service broadcast on Christmas Eve.   The chapel itself is breathtaking with the largest (and widely considered most beautiful)  fan vault in the world, 26 pre-Reformation stained glass windows and the wooden organ screen - a gift from Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn on their marriage.  On Sundays there is Evensong at 3.30pm.

What to Do

1.  Hire a Punt

2.  Walking tour (dep Tourist Office) - 2 hours

3.  Visit the Fitzwilliam Museum - Free