When it comes to booking yourself Cambridge vacations, you can visit this very historic town at just about any time of year you want. This university city has lots of different things for you to see and do on your visit. It's easy to get to Cambridge. The city has good connections by road, rail or even air. You can fly in to Stansted airport and reach Cambridge in around twenty minutes.

That said, don't think that you will manage to take in all the different things of interest in as short as one day. Allow yourself several days for a full exploration of the city. But along with exploring Cambridge itself, there are plenty of places close by that may be of interest to you as well.

The minds of people such as Charles Darwin and, more recently, Stephen Hawking, have been inspired by the city of Cambridge. If possible, you should endeavor to make the time to visit one of England's oldest universities. During 2009 the university will celebrate 800 years of existence and events will be taking place throughout the year.

Along with wandering around the grounds of the various seats of learning in the city, there are plenty of other things that one can do. It has a great shopping center and some superb bar, restaurants and cafes as well. There is accommodation available to suit all budgets. Cambridge is home to everything from luxury 5 star hotels right the way through to welcoming guest houses and bed and breakfasts. And if you're really pressed for cash, you can check out the hostels and camp sites as well.

As well as many historic buildings to view, there are plenty of festivals and events taking place in the city, throughout the year. The gardens of the college see the Shakespeare Season in the summer. At other times of the year, you can hear recitals or listen to concerts in various churches and college chapels.

This is a city for those who are looking for a little more culture during their weekend or weeks vacation. However, you can have a more active time at one of the city's many sports and leisure centres. Plus close to Cambridge, there are a couple of good quality golf courses you may want to try. There is Cambridge Lakes Golf Course (9-hole par 3) and the much more well established Gog Magog Golf Club.

Don't worry about taking children into the city with you - there are lots of things that they can enjoy too. Just a few miles away from Cambridge is the Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey. It is a great fun day out for all and will show you how farming technology has developed and the way in which farming has changed.

Above we have looked at few attractions and things that one can do when you stay in Cambridge. Certainly, you may find that a weekend's stay is not sufficient to take in everything that this historic and beautiful city has to offer you.

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