Cambridgeshire

1. Cambridge University colleges & the Backs — Wander through historic colleges (Trinity, St John’s, Gonville & Caius) and stroll the picturesque Backs along the River Cam to admire classical architecture and college gardens. 2. Punting on the River Cam — Hire a punt or take a chauffeured tour to glide past colleges and bridges while learning local history from a guide. 3. Fitzwilliam Museum (Cambridge) — A world-class museum of art and antiquities with free entry, featuring European paintings, ancient artifacts and decorative arts. 4. Ely Cathedral — A stunning Norman and Gothic cathedral known for its soaring nave and unique octagonal lantern tower, plus riverside setting and town museum. 5. Imperial War Museum Duxford — Britain’s largest aviation museum with historic aircraft, military vehicles, immersive exhibits and regular airshows. 6. Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve — One of Britain’s oldest wetlands reserves, excellent for wildlife watching, boardwalk trails and seasonal guided walks. 7. Anglesey Abbey & Gardens — A National Trust Jacobean house with landscaped gardens, water features and long parkland walks close to Cambridge. 8. Peterborough Cathedral — An impressive medieval cathedral with a striking façade and rich history, set in an accessible city-centre location with riverside walks.