Cambridge Attractions: Old and New

By Sean Nicholls

Cambridge is perhaps unique in the UK as a place where the progressive and modern exist comfortably alongside the genteel and traditional. At any time of the year, hotels in Cambridge are booked up by visitors from around the world hoping to take in all the city and its surroundings have to offer.

Clare College & King's College Chapel, Cambridge
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Cambridge is arguably most famous for being a university town. Many of the university's buildings are iconic structures in their own right and boast long and fascinating histories. Fortunately, these beautiful and magnificent buildings not only add charm to the landscape of the city, they are also open to visitors most of the year.

York: A city rich in history

York has a rich Roman, Saxon and Viking history. It's a great place to go for a day out or week-end away.

York City Walls
Copyright Lisa Jarvis and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons licence 

A good way to start exploring York might be to take a stroll around the city walls, some of which have been there since Roman times. Within the walls, you'll find a network of historic streets full of interesting shops, restaurants, bars and cafés. The daily open air market has over 100 stalls selling fresh produce, clothes, plus crafts and gifts.