Your Cambridge guide
Cambridge stands as a beacon of academic excellence, architectural splendour, and cultural vibrancy, captivating tourists with its timeless allure and scholarly charm. Renowned globally for its prestigious university, the University of Cambridge, the city beckons visitors to explore its historic colleges, picturesque gardens, and captivating museums, offering a fascinating journey through centuries of intellectual achievement and innovation. Beyond its academic prestige, Cambridge enchants visitors with its stunning architecture, exemplified by the King's College Chapel and the majestic Bridge of Sighs, which reflect the city's rich mediaeval heritage and architectural grandeur. Cambridge's idyllic riverside setting provides the perfect backdrop for punting along the tranquil River Cam, a quintessential Cambridge experience that allows tourists to admire the city's scenic beauty from a unique perspective. With its lively arts scene, busy markets, and charming cafes lining cobblestone streets, Cambridge offers a delightful blend of culture, history, and natural beauty that captivates tourists from around the world, ensuring an unforgettable visit.
Make Cambridge your next stay-cation! Here are three more reasons why Cambridge should be top of your list:
- Punting - Punting is a popular activity in Cambridge, where visitors can navigate the city's picturesque waterways in flat-bottomed boats using a long pole. It's a quintessential Cambridge experience and offers a unique perspective of the city's stunning architecture and scenic views.
- Cambridge Science Festival - The Cambridge Science Festival is an annual event that celebrates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) with a series of lectures, workshops, and interactive exhibits. It attracts visitors of all ages and is a fantastic opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research and innovation.
- The Eagle Pub - The Eagle Pub, located in the heart of Cambridge, has a rich history dating back to the 16th century. It's famous for being the site where Francis Crick and James Watson announced their discovery of the structure of DNA in 1953, marking a monumental moment in scientific history.
Transport
Cambridge train station is the city’s main train station and connects passengers to Brighton, London Kings Cross, London Liverpool Street, and Stansted Airport. The station features an accessible toilet and step-free access across all platforms and entrances. Wheelchairs can be loaned at this station and accessible taxis are available at the taxi point. The station also features an accessible ticketing machine and ramps are available for easy transfer between trains and platforms. It is best to make yourself known to a member of staff upon arrival, so they know which train will need a ramp. For more information on scheduled routes and accessibility, follow the link to the website https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/cambridge/.
Bedminster railway station will facilitate passenger travel from Cardiff to Cambridge or from Plymouth, Exeter, or Penzanz. Platforms 1, 2, and 3 all have ramped access and there is level access to the main entrance of the station.
An important note: this station is not staffed so assistance cannot be obtained from the station itself. Most services will be run by Great Western Railway (GWR) so passengers who seek assistance are advised to contact GWR. This can be done by following the link https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/travel-information/operators/great-western-railway/ or calling 08001971329 to discuss assisted travel. You can also download the route map to locate step-free access routes.
Another important note: there are no disabled toilets at this station. For more information, including photos of the ramps and station, please refer to the AccessAble guide
https://www.accessable.co.uk/Cambridge-city-council/access-guides/bedminster-station.
If you wish to travel around Cambridge via Taxi, we recommend the following accessible taxi companies:
- A1 Cabco Taxis
Call 01223 525 555 or visit www.a1cabco.co.uk - Andy Cabs
Call 01223 571 144 - CamCab
Call 01223 704 704 or visit www.camcab.co.uk - Panther Taxis
Call 01223 715 715 or visit www.panthertaxis.co.uk