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Friday Afternoon<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Upon arrival, why not stop at one of the local cafes and treat yourself to a cuppa (or something stronger!) while you wait for your hotel to be ready.\u00a0 If you arrive by train, you can jump in a cab or hop on a bus if you don\u2019t fancy the 10-minute stroll into the city centre.<\/p>\n

After you haver checked in, its time to hit the river!\u00a0 Pick up a bottle of something nice from Cambridge Wine Merchants<\/a> then make your way to either Mill Lane or Quayside punt stations to jump aboard a boat.\u00a0 You can kick back and enjoy a tour of The Back taking in iconic sights such as Kings College Chapel, Bridge of Sighs and the Mathematical Bridge to name but a few.<\/p>\n

Friday Evening<\/strong><\/h2>\n

So much choice, but for a nice bite to eat and watch the world go by, why not try The Senate,<\/a> located on St Marys Passage, opposite Great St Marys Church and close to the famous Kings Parade, where people mill about enjoying the sights into the evening.<\/p>\n

If you fancy a nightcap and the weather permits, head to The Varsity Hotel Roof Top Terrace <\/a>for one of the best views across the city.<\/p>\n

Saturday Morning<\/strong><\/h2>\n

After a leisurely hotel breakfast, its time to get out and enjoy the city.\u00a0 From the medieval Round Church to the Corpus Clock, there\u2019s plenty to see.\u00a0 You can join a guided tour who will expertly take you through the best sites or you can go at your own pace.<\/p>\n

Saturday Afternoon<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Be sure to make time to visit the museums in between lunch and coffee stops.\u00a0 The Fitzwilliam Museum<\/a> on Trumpington Street is the largest in the city and offers a vast collection of antiquities.\u00a0 For more information on what you can find in Cambridge museums visit pages 6 & 7.<\/p>\n

Saturday Evening<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you still have energy after exploring all day, the head out for dinner and drinks.\u00a0 Depending on what you are looking for, the offer is exceptional across the city.\u00a0 Stroll through the city towards the station and you will find all cuisines & budgets catered for. Finish the night at Novi <\/a>or The Lab<\/a> for a fancy cocktail or if you are a gin fan, the Cambridge Gin Lab <\/a>offers various experiences for you to enjoy.<\/p>\n

Sunday Morning<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Make the most of your final few hours in eh city by starting your day with a wholesome breakfast.\u00a0 Fitzbillies,<\/a> Bill\u2019s<\/a> and Hot Numbers<\/a> are firm favourites but there are tons to choose from.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve filled up, you\u2019re ready to hit the shops!\u00a0 Independent shopping is a real treat, from clothes to food to accessories and much more you are very much spoilt for choice.\u00a0 And don\u2019t forget to visit the market which on Sundays is jam packed with local produce.<\/p>\n

Sunday Lunch<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If it\u2019s a Sunday roast you are looking for then one of the many pubs can help you out.\u00a0 The Pint Shop<\/a>, Cambridge Brew House<\/a> and Mill Works<\/a> are firm favourites.\u00a0 If you were after something smaller then why not try Aromi,<\/a> Signorelli\u2019s<\/a> or La Raza<\/a> for some small bites.<\/p>\n

Sunday Afternoon<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Its time to make your way home, but don\u2019t forget to grab some sweet treats for the journey home.\u00a0 Stop off at Hill\u2019s<\/a>, Hotel Chocolat<\/a> or Chocolat Chocolat<\/a> for those last-minute gifts for loved ones (and yourself!)<\/p>\n

For more inspiration on what to do whilst spending time in Cambridge head to visitcambridge.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Friday Afternoon Upon arrival, why not stop at one of the local cafes and treat yourself to a cuppa (or something stronger!) while you wait for your hotel to be ready.\u00a0 If you arrive by train, you can jump in a cab or hop on a bus if you don\u2019t fancy the 10-minute stroll into… View Article<\/a>","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":2675,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24,46],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n48 Hours in Cambridge - Love Cambridge<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.love-cambridge.com\/48-hours-in-cambridge\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"48 Hours in Cambridge - Love Cambridge\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Friday Afternoon Upon arrival, why not stop at one of the local cafes and treat yourself to a cuppa (or something stronger!) while you wait for your hotel to be ready.\u00a0 If you arrive by train, you can jump in a cab or hop on a bus if you don\u2019t fancy the 10-minute stroll into... 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