Newnham Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

King\'s College featuring heritage architecture
King\'s College featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and heritage elements
Queen\'s College which includes art, heritage architecture and interior views
Queen\'s College which includes a park and heritage architecture
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Popular places to visit

King\'s College featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and heritage elements

King's College

Explore the campus of one of Cambridge University’s great colleges and visit its medieval chapel, a superb example of late Gothic architecture.

King's College
King\'s College Chapel featuring street scenes

King's College Chapel

This prominent university chapel contains the largest fan vault in the world as well as exquisite medieval stained glass.

King's College Chapel
St Catharine's College

St Catharine's College

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of St Catharine's College during your travels in Cambridge. Wander the picturesque gardens and riverfront in the area.

St Catharine's College
Queen\'s College featuring heritage architecture, a lake or waterhole and kayaking or canoeing

Queen's College

Spend some time in the grounds of this 15th-century college, a beautiful campus on the River Cam where monarchs and global statesmen received their education.

Queen's College
Mathematical Bridge featuring a bridge as well as a small group of people

Mathematical Bridge

Walk across this 18th-century wooden footbridge that spans the River Cam and connects the two halves of Queens’ College.

Mathematical Bridge
Queen\'s College which includes art, heritage architecture and interior views

The Backs

After visiting The Backs, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cambridge. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

The Backs

Activities

Your own personal guide

Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge

AU$41
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge
Picture 9 for Activity Cambridge: Alumni-Led Walking Tour w/opt Kings College Entry

Cambridge: Alumni-led Walking Tour w/opt King's Chapel

AU$51
per adult
Cambridge: Alumni-led Walking Tour w/opt King's Chapel
Hop-On Hop-Off bus in Cambridge

City Sightseeing Cambridge Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$84
per traveller
City Sightseeing Cambridge Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Punting Tour in Cambridge

Punting Tour in Cambridge

AU$166
per traveller
Punting Tour in Cambridge
Punting along the College Backs

Shared Punt Tour - Cambridge

AU$143
per traveller
Shared Punt Tour - Cambridge
Walking Tour of the Sights and Highlights of Cambridge

Tangential Cambridge: Group Walking Tour of Sights and Highlights

AU$53
per adult
Tangential Cambridge: Group Walking Tour of Sights and Highlights
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Our pick of the best Newnham Hotel Deals

Rectory Farm

Rectory Farm

3 out of 5
Madingley Road, Cambridge, England
The price is AU$134 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$134
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Quality stay and using quaint pubs to eat
"Beautiful grounds & Room. It’s a perfect place to stay. Re evening meal this is from local pubs in the area. From quaint local country pubs (20 min walk) or a pizza / restaurants in a new very posh housing complex (10 mins). Sainsbury’s also in complex too. I’ll be staying again."

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Rectory Farm
Clayton Hotel Cambridge

Clayton Hotel Cambridge

4 out of 5
Station Rd, Cambridge, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$307 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$307
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"NA"

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Clayton Hotel Cambridge
Hyatt Centric Cambridge

Hyatt Centric Cambridge

4 out of 5
37 Eddington Avenue, Cambridge, England
The price is AU$156 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$156
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (470 reviews)
Highly recommend.
"Huge comfortable bed, standard king room was a great size, best of all zero noise outside the room, not a sound. Great choice of breakfast food, all very fesh, reasonable price. Parking on site and a bus stop accross the road takes you into central Cambridge or station."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Hyatt Centric Cambridge
Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa

Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Back Lane, Cambourne, Cambridge, England
The price is AU$183 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$183
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Relaxing
"I am here to relax and chill have a gym and sauna and pampering at the hotel bed is comfortable and room is a good size"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa
ibis Cambridge Central Station

ibis Cambridge Central Station

3 out of 5
2 Station Square, Cambridge, England
The price is AU$182 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$182
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Lovely staff, beautiful cleanly room and the best delicious breakfast as had halal option too! Would definitely book to stay here again!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

ibis Cambridge Central Station
Gonville Hotel

Gonville Hotel

4 out of 5
Gonville Place, Cambridge, England
The price is AU$278 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$278
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful accommodation with friendly staff"

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Gonville Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Newnham

Cambridge Corn Exchange showing heritage elements and street scenes

Cambridge City Centre

4/5(8 area reviews)

Unique features of Cambridge City Centre include the gardens and river views. Make a stop by Cambridge Market Square or Cambridge Corn Exchange while you're exploring the area.

Cambridge City Centre
Bridge of Sighs featuring heritage elements, heritage architecture and kayaking or canoeing

Castle

While visiting Castle, you might make a stop by sights like The River Cam and Bridge of Sighs.

Castle
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Arbury

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

While Arbury isn't home to many top sights, The River Cam and Bridge of Sighs are some notable places to visit nearby.

Arbury
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Petersfield

While visiting Petersfield, you might make a stop by sights like Mill Road and Cambridge Muslim Welfare Society.

Petersfield
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Chesterton

While Chesterton may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Christ's College and The River Cam.

Chesterton
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Trumpington

Unique features of Trumpington include the coffee shops and historical sites. Make a stop by University Botanic Gardens or Cambridge Lakes Golf Course while you're exploring the area.

Trumpington

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