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Cambridge Overview:

The city of Cambridge is a unique reflection of contemporary and historic life that exists side by side in harmony. Known as the "city of crocuses and daffodils", the river- side city's picturesque connotations are difficult to be missed. Cambridge is home to one of England's most notable Universities, Cambridge University, and boasts numerous ancient buildings, parks and open spaces. Scholars arrived and fell in love with the city around 1209, so too will you fall in love with this spectacular city.

Cambridge Attractions

• Cambridge University Botanic Garden: Opened to the public since 1846, the Garden features over 8000 plant displays amongst 40 acres of sweeping lawns and spectacular landscapes. Highlights include the winter garden and glasshouses.
• St. Bene't's: As the oldest building in the Cambridgeshire, St. Bene't's spectacular tower, nave and chancel date back to 1040.
• Fitzwilliam Museum: Suggested by many to be the "finest small museum in Europe", the Fitzwilliam Museum is known as the art museum of Cambridge University and houses very impressive collections.
• King's College Chapel: This 15th century chapel was commissioned by Henry VI and can only be described as large and incredible.

When to Travel to Cambridge

Cambridge is situated almost exactly on the Greenwich Median. England has a temperate maritime climate because of its distance from the equator and closeness to the Atlantic Ocean. Cambridge's coldest month is January when temperatures average 3.4 degrees Celsius and the city's hottest month is July when temperatures average 16.6 degrees Celsius.