A short break in Cambridge, UK including a day trip to Ely and punting along the River Cam.
Itinerary summary:
Day 3: A walk along the River Cam from Cambridge to Grantchester
We had arrived in Cambridge by train the previous evening and checked into the nearby Cambridge Central Travelodge a short stroll away. The hotel overlooks the central plaza of the Cambridge Leisure Park where there are several places to eat, plus two small supermarkets meaning that we didn't need to venture into the centre that …
Continue reading Day 1. A weekend in Cambridge
We planned to spend the day in Ely which is one of the smallest cathedral cities in England. Located just 15 miles from Cambridge, trains are frequent taking only 15 minutes with fares as low as £2.30 for an adult off-peak return. Ely's imposing cathedral dominates the city's skyline and it took us around 10 …
Continue reading Day 2. A day in Ely
It was our final day in Cambridge but as our train home wasn't until 5.00 p.m. we still had ample time to explore. After gathering our belongings together we left our bags at the hotel for safekeeping and then wandered down the now familiar Hills Road into the city centre for some breakfast. As it …
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