Things to do in Cambridge when you're not at the Conference
Well,
the most obvious things are to visit the Colleges and walk
round the historic centre of the city. Cambridge is a
unique and beautiful city.
Visit Cambridge,
the official tourist information website, describes
Cambridge as ...'home of the famous University, carols in
King's College Chapel and punting on the river Cam.
Cambridge is a compact cosmopolitan city with outstanding
architecture old and new. The beauty of its ancient centre
is preserved with its walkable medieval streets, college
courts, gardens and bridges.'
Look
at the
Visit Cambridge website which
gives you up-to-the-minute information on events, films,
music and art in and around Cambridge. Or if you prefer to
discuss your plans person-to-person you can walk into the
Cambridge Visitor Information Centre, situated at Peas Hill,
Cambridge CB2 3AD and meet their helpful staff. (Telephone:
0871 226 8006).
Other sites are
Local secrets,
Cambridge Openguides.
The University of Cambridge has commissioned a series of special podcast / MP3 audio walks so you can find out all about Cambridge before you get here. In particular, you may be interested in a tour commissioned by the University as part of the celebration of its 800th anniversary in 2009:. Buildings. Lives and Legacies - A celebration of Cambridge University
