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
Newnham

Popular places to visit

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

King's College

4.5/5(15 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 featuring street scenes

King's College Chapel

5/5(3 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(4 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 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
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
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

Activities

Cambridge: Alumni-Led Walking Tour w/opt Kings College Entry

Cambridge: Alumni-Led Walking Tour w/ King's College Option

AU$42
per adult
Cambridge: Alumni-Led Walking Tour w/ King's College Option
Cambridge Self Guided Walking Tour

Cambridge Self Guided Walking Tour

AU$19
per adult
Cambridge Self Guided Walking Tour
The Original Uncomfortable Cambridge TourTM

The Original Uncomfortable CambridgeTM Tour

AU$42
per adult
The Original Uncomfortable CambridgeTM Tour
An Audio Guide to Cambridge's Hidden Histories and Rivalries

An Audio Guide to Cambridge's Hidden Histories and Rivalries

AU$12
per adult
An Audio Guide to Cambridge's Hidden Histories and Rivalries
Immersive Podcast Tour of Cambridge

Explore Cambridge Student Life & Top Colleges Walking Tour

AU$21
per adult
Explore Cambridge Student Life & Top Colleges Walking Tour
Hop-On Hop-Off bus in Cambridge

City Sightseeing Cambridge Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$85
per traveller
City Sightseeing Cambridge Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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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$140 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$140
6 July - 7 July
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)
"Nice, clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Rectory Farm
Hilton Cambridge City Centre
Hilton Cambridge City Centre
4 out of 5
20 Downing Street, Cambridge, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$351 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$351
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

Hilton Cambridge City Centre
Gonville Hotel
Gonville Hotel
4 out of 5
Gonville Place, Cambridge, England
The price is AU$345 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$345
28 July - 29 July
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)
Very grand looking hotel
"We stayed at this hotel for one night with friends. Our first impressions were great, from the friendliness of the reception staff, the general look and feel, the room was lovely and the bed comfortable. However there were a couple of things that would have made this 5*. This hotel was quite expensive ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Gonville Hotel
Hyatt Centric Cambridge
Hyatt Centric Cambridge
4 out of 5
37 Eddington Avenue, Cambridge, England
The price is AU$166 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$166
6 July - 7 July
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! (442 reviews)
"The overall experience was positive. The hotel looks newly built and is tastefully designed and decorated in the MCM style, which we appreciated. The room was spacious, comfortable, and well-equipped. The main king-size bed was excellent, but the additional sofa bed was extremely uncomfortable. My ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

Hyatt Centric Cambridge
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$319 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$319
29 June - 30 June
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice boutique style hotel with an excellent location."

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Clayton Hotel Cambridge
Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG
3 out of 5
15/17 Coldhams Park, Norman Way, Cambridge, England
The price is AU$124 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$124
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,016 reviews)
Nice weekend stay
"The hotel staff were great. The maintenance man went the extra mile finding us a working quiet fan to cool the room."

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG
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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 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

4.5/5(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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Photo by Keith Edkins (CC BY-SA)

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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Photo by Sebastian Ballard (CC BY-SA)

Trumpington

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

Trumpington

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