Newnham Travel Guide

Cambridge

King\'s College showing heritage architecture
King\'s College showing a church or cathedral, heritage elements and heritage architecture
Queen\'s College featuring interior views, heritage architecture and art
Queen\'s College showing a park and heritage architecture
Newnham

Popular places to visit

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

King's College

4.5/5(151 reviews)

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 showing street scenes

King's College Chapel

4.5/5(23 reviews)

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

4.5/5(24 reviews)

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 showing kayaking or canoeing, heritage architecture and a lake or waterhole

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 showing 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 featuring interior views, heritage architecture and art

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

Things to do

Your own personal guide

Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge

฿644
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

฿1,073
per adult
Cambridge: Alumni-led Walking Tour w/opt King's Chapel
Alumni-led Cambridge Ghost Tour

Cambridge: Alumni-led Ghost Tour

฿987
per adult
Cambridge: Alumni-led Ghost Tour
Hop-On Hop-Off bus in Cambridge

City Sightseeing Cambridge Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

฿1,760
per traveller
City Sightseeing Cambridge Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Guide Ian Cooper enthrals on the University Walk...

University Walking Tour

฿558
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
University Walking Tour
Immersive Podcast Tour of Cambridge

Explore Cambridge Student Life & Top Colleges Walking Tour

฿429
per adult
Explore Cambridge Student Life & Top Colleges Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Newnham

Rectory Farm

Rectory Farm

3 out of 5
Madingley Road, Cambridge, England
The price is ฿2,075 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
฿2,075
฿2,490 total
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Cambridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Lovely grounds. Big room. Short walk to excellent restaurants . Good base to use when visiting son at college- we will be back"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Rectory Farm
Clayton Hotel Cambridge

Clayton Hotel Cambridge

4 out of 5
Station Rd, Cambridge, England
The price is ฿4,950 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿4,950
฿5,940 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Great clean room"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Clayton Hotel Cambridge
Hyatt Centric Cambridge

Hyatt Centric Cambridge

4 out of 5
37 Eddington Avenue, Cambridge, England
The price is ฿2,839 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿2,839
฿3,407 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (526 reviews)
Great hotel
"The hotel is lovely, the rooms spacious and well furnished just a bit cold and I couldn’t get the air con to warm up the room"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Hyatt Centric Cambridge
Delta Hotels by Marriott Huntingdon

Delta Hotels by Marriott Huntingdon

4 out of 5
Kingfisher Way, Hinchingbrooke Business Park, Huntingdon, England
The price is ฿2,475 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿2,475
฿2,970 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Huntingdon. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (212 reviews)
"Amazing staff and hotel. Used the pool, hot tub and sauna all excellent. Also had breakfast, dinner and used the bar area all amazing too. Would definitely recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott Huntingdon
Turing Locke Cambridge

Turing Locke Cambridge

4 out of 5
47 Eddington Ave, Cambridge, England
The price is ฿2,883 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿2,883
฿3,459 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (492 reviews)
"Nice place. A bit confusing as to where you can park a car. Self check in, was efficient but soulless. Well equipped rooms."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Turing Locke Cambridge
Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa

Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Back Lane, Cambourne, Cambridge, England
The price is ฿2,850 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿2,850
฿3,420 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely hotel and facilities. Only issue was a constant dripping shower and no switch to turn heating on in the room."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Newnham

Cambridge Corn Exchange showing heritage elements and street scenes

Cambridge City Centre

4.5/5(85 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 which includes heritage architecture, kayaking or canoeing and heritage elements

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(23 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.

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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 The River Cam and Bridge of Sighs.

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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