Petersfield Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
University of Cambridge
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Cambridge during your travels in Cambridge. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Cambridge Corn Exchange
Legendary performers, such as Syd Barrett and David Bowie, have performed at this historic venue.
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.
Fitzwilliam Museum
Spend hours discovering more than 4,000 years of art and antiquities in the grand setting of a monumental 19th-century building.
Trinity College
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Trinity College during your travels in Cambridge. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
St. John's College
Explore the campus of St. John's College during your travels in Cambridge. Wander the picturesque gardens and riverfront in the area.
Activities
Cambridge University Walking Tour by AlumniTM & Kings College
Cambridge: Alumni-Led University Ghost Tour
Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge
Shared Punt Tour - Cambridge
Curious Cambridge - The History Tour that's FUN!!!
Our pick of the best Petersfield Hotel Deals
ibis Cambridge Central Station
Lovely clean room. Nice atmosphere. Friendly and helpful. Convenient.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
YHA Cambridge - Hostel
Good location. Just 7 minutes from the train station. Always wish the hostel has curtains. This one doesn’t. Staff was amazing. Washrooms and showers could have been kept up more. Kitchen is midsize but has too many benches so its hard to get around. Continental breakfast was very good and there ...
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Clayton Hotel Cambridge
Wonderful staff everywhere—desk, restaurant, housekeeping and bar. Super clean and comfy room.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Gonville Hotel
Everything was spot on. The receptionist who booked us in was exceptional.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Turing Locke Cambridge
Good all round some bad communication on the use of the car park
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Wilde Cambridge City Centre
Fantastic location and beautifully light and contemporary room design .
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Petersfield
Romsey
If you're spending some time in Romsey, Mill Road and The Centre for Computing History are top sights worth seeing.
Cambridge City Centre
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.
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 The River Cam and Abbey Stadium.
Coleridge
When in Coleridge, you can plan a visit to Cambridge Junction and Mill Road, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Barnwell
If you're spending some time in Barnwell, Abbey Stadium and Cambridge University Botanic Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Newnham
If you're spending some time in Newnham, King's College Chapel and Mathematical Bridge are top sights worth seeing.
