Places worth the detour in Cambridge
39 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Cambridge, United Kingdom, across 7 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (10). Best known: Fitzwilliam Museum. 37 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 39, ranked 39
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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1.Fitzwilliam Museum
Museums & culture · 19th century · Notable
Art and antiquities museum of the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
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2.King's College Chapel
Sacred sites · 15th century · Notable
Chapel in King's College, University of Cambridge, UK
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3.Mathematical Bridge
Built landmarks · 18th century · Hidden gem
Wooden arch bridge in Cambridge, England
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4.Pepys Library
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
Book collection of Samuel Pepys at Magdalene College, Cambridge
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5.Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Parks & cemeteries · 19th century · Hidden gem
Botanical garden located in Cambridge, England and associated with Cambridge University
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9.Bridge of Sighs
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
Bridge at St John's College, Cambridge University, England
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10.Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial
Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem
Cemetery in Cambridgeshire, England, UK
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11.Corpus Clock
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Sculptural clock at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge University
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12.Kettle's Yard
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Art museum in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
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13.Anglesey Abbey
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
National Trust property on a former monastic site in Cambridgeshire, England, UK
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15.Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum, part of the University of Cambridge, England, UK
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21.Tyndale House
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Biblical studies library in Cambridge, England
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24.Waterbeach Abbey
Ruins & the uncanny · 13th century · Hidden gem
Former monastery in Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
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25.Museum of Classical Archaeology
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
University museum in Cambridge, United Kingdom
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27.Cambridge War Memorial
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Statue in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
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28.Trumpington War Memorial
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
War memorial cross in the village of Trumpington in Cambridgeshire, England, UK
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30.Haddon Library
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
Library of the University of Cambridge in the Downing Site
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34.Sheep's Green and Coe Fen
Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem
Local Nature Reserve in Cambridge, England
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39.Waterbeach Barracks
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Former British Army installation in Cambridgeshire, England
