Title: Visit Cambridgeshire: Best of Cambridgeshire Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Cambridgeshire Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Cambridgeshire.d6046191.Hotel-Destinations)[Vacation Rentals in Cambridgeshire](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Cambridgeshire.d6046191.Vacation-Rental-Destinations)[Cambridgeshire Flights](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Cambridgeshire.d6046191.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Cambridgeshire](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Cambridgeshire.d6046191.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Cambridgeshire Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Cambridgeshire.d6046191.Car-Rental-Destinations)[Cambridgeshire Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Cambridgeshire.d6046191.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Cambridgeshire ## England ![Cambridgeshire](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/100000/100725-Cambridgeshire-County.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cambridgeshire](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/183000/183416-Cambridgeshire-County.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![King\'s College which includes a bridge, a lake or waterhole and boating](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/100000/100735-Cambridgeshire-County.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Peterborough](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/299000/299462-Cambridgeshire-County.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cambridgeshire](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/183000/183417-Cambridgeshire-County.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) #### Best known for its iconic university, this quaint county is also home to lush farmlands, elegant historic residences and lively towns. Cambridgeshire’s picturesque university town, Cambridge, is the county’s biggest draw, attracting millions of visitors every year. This captivating town often overshadows the other wonderful destinations found in this attractive county. Once a wild marshland, Cambridgeshire is now home to seemingly endless agricultural fields. Explore grand traditional homes, stroll down beguiling cobbled streets and discover the county’s exceptional nature reserves. With its academic atmosphere, perfectly landscaped lawns and its mix of medieval and early modern architecture, Cambridge is rightfully the foremost attraction in the county. Go for a walk along The Backs, a stretch of the River Cam that winds past some of the town’s most striking college buildings. Most of the colleges can be visited and some feature exhibitions that are open to the public. Walk in the footsteps of the university’s legendary scholars like physicist Stephen Hawking, naturalist Charles Darwin and writer Virginia Woolf. Be sure to visit Ely, a pretty market town that makes for a pleasant daytrip from Cambridge. This otherwise sleepy town is famous for Ely Cathedral, a grand medieval building defined by a unique Gothic octagon. After admiring this spectacular cathedral, take a look inside the adjoining Stained Glass Museum or enjoy a walk along the town’s lovely riverside path. Don’t miss the well-preserved Georgian architecture found in Wisbech. See the original manuscript of Charles Dickens’ classic *Great Expectations* at Wisbech & Fenland Museum, or sample award-winning beers at the traditional Elgoods Brewery. Save time to check out the Imperial War Museum Duxford, one of the world’s most popular aviation museums. Set on a former Royal Air Force (RAF) base, the museum encompasses several larger hangars, which house more than 200 aircraft. See some of the world’s finest British, American and Canadian aircraft and experience the thrill of flying in flight simulators. In addition to historic aircraft, the museum includes exhibitions of modern planes and explores current warfare in Iraq and Afghanistan. Reach Cambridge by driving north from London or by taking the train or bus from the capital. Cambridge is the county’s public transportation hub, offering good connections to destinations throughout the rest of Cambridgeshire. ### Popular cities in Cambridgeshire [CambridgeKnown for Universities, Rivers and Gardens](https://expedia.ca/Cambridge.dx781) This picturesque English town is famous for its historic university, medieval architecture, neighborly pubs and eclectic year-round festivals. ## Reasons to visit - University of Cambridge - Cambridge Corn Exchange - The River Cam [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/Cambridge.dx781)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/Cambridge-Hotels.d781.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [HuntingdonKnown for Friendly people, Bars and Relaxing](https://expedia.ca/Huntingdon.dx4665) ## Reasons to visit - Hinchingbrooke Country Park - Somersham Local Nature Reserve - Somersham Pocket Park [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/Huntingdon.dx4665)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/Huntingdon-Hotels.d4665.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [ElyKnown for Friendly people, Cathedrals and Bars](https://expedia.ca/Ely.dx55304) One of the top attractions in the Fens, this little market town is mostly known for its stunning cathedral. ## Reasons to visit - Ely Cathedral [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/Ely.dx55304)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/Ely-Hotels.d55304.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [RoystonKnown for Friendly people, Gardens and Coffee](https://expedia.ca/Royston.dx6084907) ## Reasons to visit - Wimpole Estate [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/Royston.dx6084907)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/Royston-Hotels.d6084907.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [WisbechKnown for Friendly people, Dining and Bars](https://expedia.ca/Wisbech.dx5480) This busy market town is defined by attractive Georgian architecture, which serves as a reminder of its prosperous past. 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