United Kingdom / London & the South East / CambridgeCambridge
College Lawns, King's Chapel and Punting on the Cam
A university city of medieval colleges along the River Cam: King's College Chapel and its fan vaulting, Trinity and St John's, the Backs (the college lawns along the river), the Fitzwilliam Museum (free) and the Mathematical Bridge. Punting, chauffeured or self-hired, is the classic afternoon. An hour from London King's Cross by train. Colleges restrict visitors during exams in May and June.
Highlights
- King's College Chapel
- Punting along the Backs
- Trinity and St John's colleges
- Fitzwilliam Museum (free)
- Walk or punt to Grantchester
- Evensong at King's
Things to do
- Colleges walk: King's, Trinity and St John'sMorning · 3h
- Punting along the BacksAfternoon · 1h 30m
- Fitzwilliam MuseumAfternoon · 2h
- Choral evensong at King's College ChapelEvening · 1h
Tours & tickets
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When to go
Best time: April – September
Heads up
Colleges Closed for Exams
In May and June many colleges close to visitors, or open only parts, during the university exams. Check each college's visiting hours before you go; the streets, museums and punting are unaffected.