| Cambridge Town Guide |
| River Cam |
| The River Cam runs right through the very heart of Cambridge, and it lends the town a wonderfully picturesque and pleasant feel. There are plenty of places in Cambridge where you can enjoy a pleasant stroll along the river's edge. An area particularly worth heading for is the part of the river known as the "Backs", so called because of the University Colleges which back onto it. But of course, the traditional thing to do in Cambridge is to enjoy the river by taking to a punt for an afternoon of punting along. |
| Round Church |
| The official name of this church is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, although it is more commonly referred to as the Round Church. It is located on Bridge Street, in the town centre. The church dates from the 12th century, when it was built in honour of the original church of the same name in Jerusalem. Some parts of the original church remain, although the roof is a fairly recent 19th century addition. The round design of the church is extremely rare for there are only four like it in the whole of the UK, and of those four, this one is the oldest. Today it no longer serves as a parish church, but houses an excellent brass rubbing centre where you can learn the centuries old art. The Round church is open daily, but hours vary according to season so do check in advance. Admission is free. Brass rubbing costs around £2. |
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