Cambridge, England

Cambridge, England

Cambridge is a city in the east of England, a mere 50 miles from London. It is home to the University of Cambridge, one of the most prestigious universities in the world and the top ranking university in the UK.

The skyline of Cambridge is dominated by the Kings College Chapel and the Cambridge University Library. You can also see the chimney of Addenbrokes Hospital and St Johns College Chapel however.

For the size of the city, it has a relatively varied ethnic culture. This is primarily for the reason that many people from around the world are attracted to study at the university. In particular, the area around Mill Road has a large Turkish population and a lot of asian restaurants also operate in the area. There is even now a mosque in Cambridge.

There is plenty of public transport to help you get around the town. The most popular form of transport is the bike, and there are hundreds of them everywhere you look. If you would like to hire a car for your stay then book online with this cheap and affordable Car Hire site. It's easy to use and one of the cheapest online. If not then there are buses, taxis and bikes to enjoy. Have a look at the Cambridge City Council for more information on transport in the area.

There is a very active Christian community in Cambridge and some of the cities churchs form a large part of the beautiful skyline. The Great St Mary's Church marks the centre of Cambridge and has the honour of being the university church. Most of the university colleges of Cambridge have a chapel within them and all hold services according the ceremonies of the Church of England. Only the chapel in St Edmunds College is roman catholic.

Cambridge has a significant presence in modern culture. Pink Floyd formed in Cambridge and its member, Syd Barrett, was born and lived in the city. Katrina and the Waves also formed in Cambridge in the 1970's.

Cambridge Beer Festival takes place every year on Jesus Green in May and is an opportunity to sample over 200 different beers - popular with students and locals alike!

Cambridge also offers a range of entertainment, from clubs and bars for the students to bowling and bingo halls for all. Cambridge has the most popular Gala bingo hall in the UK. If you live in the area then stop by for some fun. If you don't live near to a bingo hall then there is always the option of online bingo so visit bingobonus.org.uk to browse through other popular bingo operators.