Cambridge is of course known for its university but if you were to Google search ‘places to visit in Cambridge’, you will be met with dozens of options. This is quite remarkable when you consider the size of Cambridge relative to other cities in the UK. Below we are looking at the top 10 as we see it but there are many more worthwhile attractions.

10: The Round Church Visitor Centre

This is a major destination for tourists in Cambridge as it is a hub of Christian Heritage. It is usually the starting point for many the guided walks of the city offered by tour companies. You can ask for access to the library and also view the ‘Saints and Scholars’ video which gives an overview of the city’s history. Round Church Visitor Centre

9: Anglesey Abbey

This stunning piece of architecture is another delight for tourists. Anglesey Abbey is a scenic mansion who contains painted views of Windsor, some of which are more than 350 years old. There is also a beautiful 20th century garden which is designed on an Augustinian priory’s gardens. Anglesey Abbey

8: Scott Polar Research Institute

If you have an interest in exploring the grim, cold and deadly polar regions, the Scott Polar Research Institute is the perfect place to visit. This is one of the oldest international research centres in the world which has research materials and exhibits relating to the Antarctic and Arctic regions including information on the fateful South Pole expedition undertaken by Captain Scott and his men. Scott Polar Research Institute

7: Wimpole Hall

Wimpole Hall is a country house located a few miles from the city of Cambridge. The house is over 350 years old and it has more than 3,000 acres of farmland and parkland. The mansion has been rebuilt over the years and is a magnificent sight. Visitors are encouraged to explore the home and the surrounding area with some extraordinary buildings on display such as Wimpole’s Folly. Wimpole Hall

6: Cambridge University Botanic Garden

This is a botanic garden that is heritage listed and comprises 40 acres of landscaped gardens. There are over 8,000 different species of plant on display with some of the world’s rarest and most exotic flora available to view. There is also an excellent café on the grounds and the shops are also open all year round. Botanic Garden

5: The Orchard Tea Garden

This is a special tea room which is located just outside the city of Cambridge in a town called Granchester. It was first opened in 1897 and has become a popular retreat for students and tourists alike. The Orchard Tea Garden was originally formed after a group of students asked the landlady for permission to take tea in the Orchard rather than on the front lawn as was tradition. The Orchard Tea Garden

4: Trinity College

This college is a constituent college of Cambridge University and well over 1,000 students. It is recognised as a world leader in the fields of research and learning. Trinity College was formed in 1546 and is seen as the most aristocratic college at Cambridge with several members of the Royal Family studying here. Trinity College

3: Fitzwilliam Museum

This is a museum that is home to some of the world’s most extraordinary artefacts. You can view exhibits from Ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt as well as looking at unusual items such as pottery and ceramics from Far Eastern civilisations. Fitzwilliam Museum

2: Imperial War Museum Duxford

This is a branch of the Imperial War Museum that was founded in 1977. It is the largest aviation museum in the UK and houses more than 200 military vehicles and aircraft in a total of seven main buildings. Approximately 400,000 people visit the museum annually and it is one of Britain’s top 50 most visited attractions. Imperial War Museum

1: University Of Cambridge

It is no surprise to see the world famous university as the number on attraction in the city. It is the seventh oldest university in the world and the second oldest in the English speaking world after its great rival Oxford. The University of Cambridge was founded in 1209 and has more than 18,000 students. A total of 61 Nobel Prizes have been won by graduates of Cambridge, more than any other educational institution in the world. University Of Cambridge

These are just some of the dazzling attractions that await you in Cambridge.