Cambridge museums
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Cambridge Science Centre
Interactive science for a curious community. The Trinity Centre, Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road, CB4 0FN
Centre for Computing History
A collection of important computers and related artefacts. Rene Court, Coldhams Road, CB1 3EW
David Parr House
Programme of house tours, workshops, events and exhibitions.
Fitzwilliam Museum
Paintings, antiquities, ceramics and armour. Regular exhibitions. On Trumpington St, CB2 1RB
Galleries
Galleries, art centres and events.
Kettles Yard
Modern art gallery & house. Musical concerts, talks, workshops. On Castle Street, CB3 0AQ
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Artifacts from around the world, including totem pole. Plus local achaeology. In Downing Site, on Downing St, CB2 3DZ
Museum of Classical Archaeology
Plaster casts of classical statues In Sidgwick site, on Sidgwick Avenue, CB3 9DA
Museum of Technology
In the old Pumping Station. Engines, print room and old machines. On Riverside, CB5 8LD
Scott Polar Museum
Arctic and Antarctic exploration. On Lensfield Road, CB2 1ER
Sedgwick Museum
Fossil animals and plants. Plus a minerals display. In Downing Site, on Downing St, CB2 3EQ
The Museum of Cambridge (formerly the Folk Museum)
Explore the life and times of Cambridge people. On Castle Hill, CB3 0AQ.
The Round Church
Small attractive Templar church. On Bridge St, CB2 1UB
University of Cambridge Library
Exhibitions at the library. On West Road, CB3 9DR
Whipple Museum
Scientific instruments from medieval to twentieth century. On Free School Lane, CB2 3RH
Zoology Museum
Skeletons of animals and birds from all over the world. In New Museums site, Downing St, CB2 3EJ

Cambridge University colleges
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Cambridge University Colleges
The university is made up of colleges, some of which are the oldest part of the university. This is an index of their websites and locations.
Christ's
Charles Darwin went to Christ's College.
Corpus Christi
Has oldest college court in Cambridge.
Downing College - Heong Gallery
Dedicated to modern and contemporary art.
Girton College - People's Portraits
Representations of ordinary people from all walks of life.
Girton College - The Lawrence Room
Small museum of artefacts and antiquities.
King's
The world famous King's College Chapel.
Magdalene
Includes Pepys Library.
Women's Art Collection at Murray Edwards
Featuring contemporary women artists.
Pembroke
Old Library and chapel by Christopher Wren.
Queens'
Old Hall and Mathematical Bridge.
St John's
Bridge of Sighs and the School of Pythagoras.
Trinity
Great Court, Hall, Chapel and Wren Library.

Cambridge outdoors
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American Military Cemetery
Three miles west of Cambridge.
Botanic Garden
Large gardens and green houses with exotic plants.
Cambridge Parks
Parks, commons, open spaces and recreation grounds.
Cambridge Past Present & Future
Manage a number of green open spaces and historic buildings including Wandlebury and the Leper Chapel. They run various events.
Fen Rivers Way
Footpath that follows the rivers Cam and Ouse from Cambridge across the wide expanse of the fens to Kings Lynn.
Magog Down
On the Gog Magog Hills just south of Cambridge.
Milton Country Park
Woods, countryside and lakes with 2 miles of paths. On northern outskirts of Cambridge.
Walks around Cambridge
Interesting places and things to see in Cambridge, on foot, for free. Plus where public transport is. With maps and photos.

Cambridgeshire
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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.
Duxford Airfield
Imperial War Museum. Major collection of aircraft.
Ely - Oliver Cromwell's House
In Ely Tourist Information Centre.
Ely - Stained Glass Museum
In Ely Cathedral.
Ely Cathedral
Opening times,services, admission charges, tours.
Ely Museum
History of Ely. Explore the heritage of Ely and the surrounding fens, from the prehistoric creatures who swam in the ancient oceans to Ely today.
Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey
Farming through the ages, and Norman Abbey. Near Cambridge.
Island Hall
In Godmanchester, near Huntingdon. Open to pre-booked tours only. Hosts classical concerts and charity events.
Norris Museum
Small museum in St Ives. Can be reached on the guided busway.
Prickwillow Museum
The museeum of Fenland Drainage. Near Ely.
Wicken Fen
A remnant of the once massive Cambridgeshire Fens, with its wildlife.
Wimpole Hall and Farm
Hall, park, farm and gardens.
Zoos and Places to see animals
Local zoos, wildlife parks, etc.

East Anglia
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Audley End House
Jacobean stately home and gardens. In Essex.
Bedford Museum
Higgins Art Gallery & Museum in Bedford.
Chilford Hall Vineyard & Winery
Discover how the wines are made on the winery tour.
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 of England
Opening times, facilities and entry fees.
Nene Valley Railway
Steam railway through Nene Park in Peterborough.
Norwich
Cathedral, castle, flint churches, narrow medieval lanes, markets.
Peterborough Cathedral
Medieval cathedral.
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.