Kate's Guidebook
Activity
Lido - swimming pool
The lido is one of Cambridge’s secrets! It’s the longest lido in Europe. It’s not heated but is seriously refreshing on hot summer days and has delicious, locally made ice cream on sale!
95 locals recommend
Jesus Green
Jesus GreenThe lido is one of Cambridge’s secrets! It’s the longest lido in Europe. It’s not heated but is seriously refreshing on hot summer days and has delicious, locally made ice cream on sale!
For a evening stroll of a Sunday walk to Fen Ditton’s pub the Plough, walk along the river through Stourbridge common. Take in the scenery and watch the rowers go up and down the river. All year you watch exciting rowing races with the best of all ‘The Bumps’ in may and July, where colleges and locals fight it out for the top spot on the river by chasing crews in front of them until they ‘bump’ each other. See Cambridge Rowing Association for details on races.
13 locals recommend
Stourbridge Common
15-16 Mercers RowFor a evening stroll of a Sunday walk to Fen Ditton’s pub the Plough, walk along the river through Stourbridge common. Take in the scenery and watch the rowers go up and down the river. All year you watch exciting rowing races with the best of all ‘The Bumps’ in may and July, where colleges and locals fight it out for the top spot on the river by chasing crews in front of them until they ‘bump’ each other. See Cambridge Rowing Association for details on races.
Food scene
This is a local wine bar selling good ale. Theres a food van outside every night of the week too. Highly recommended for a drink and evening meal.
28 locals recommend
Thirsty Cambridge
46 Chesterton RdThis is a local wine bar selling good ale. Theres a food van outside every night of the week too. Highly recommended for a drink and evening meal.
A great cafe just around the corner. They serve all day brunches, great smoothies and coffees and have a bakery next door selling delicious sour dough bread. Every Saturday the serve pizza made by the bakery. Also a good place to work.
58 locals recommend
Stir
253 Chesterton RdA great cafe just around the corner. They serve all day brunches, great smoothies and coffees and have a bakery next door selling delicious sour dough bread. Every Saturday the serve pizza made by the bakery. Also a good place to work.
A bakery very near by selling beautiful sourdough, rye and seeded loafs. Not o mention delicious cakes and pastries!
58 locals recommend
Stir
253 Chesterton RdA bakery very near by selling beautiful sourdough, rye and seeded loafs. Not o mention delicious cakes and pastries!
Good for family lunches or evenings in the pub. Right by the river and a walk from our home.
31 locals recommend
Fort St George
Good for family lunches or evenings in the pub. Right by the river and a walk from our home.
Mill road is a great spot to find interesting shops and eateries. From Limoncello, the Italian deli to Hope Street Yard for second hand furniture and antiques.
19 locals recommend
Mill Road
Mill road is a great spot to find interesting shops and eateries. From Limoncello, the Italian deli to Hope Street Yard for second hand furniture and antiques.
Neighbourhoods
This is a beautiful part of the river free from narrow boats but accessible by canoe or punt. You can either hire boats at Scudamores or walk here. It’s soo a regular swim spot for those brave enough to dip in the cold waters.
40 locals recommend
Grantchester
This is a beautiful part of the river free from narrow boats but accessible by canoe or punt. You can either hire boats at Scudamores or walk here. It’s soo a regular swim spot for those brave enough to dip in the cold waters.
Sightseeing
A stroll through the Cambridge colleges is a must for first time visitors. Many of the colleges charge a small fee to visit or you can walk for free along the backs and access bridges to view the stunning riverside gardens and views.
10 locals recommend
Cambridge University
A stroll through the Cambridge colleges is a must for first time visitors. Many of the colleges charge a small fee to visit or you can walk for free along the backs and access bridges to view the stunning riverside gardens and views.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
A stroll down the river
You can walk along the river into town and walk out of town to watching narrow boats and rowers pass by.