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.
The River Cam
Go punting, kayaking, sailing and swimming in this clean river that winds its way through one of the world’s most iconic universities.
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.
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.
Parker's Piece
One of the most popular open spaces in Cambridge is a gorgeous green expanse for sports, picnics and large-scale public events.
Activities
Cambridge: Alumni-led Walking Tour w/opt King's Chapel
City Sightseeing Cambridge Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge
Curious Cambridge - Cambridge's Most Entertaining History Tour
Tangential Cambridge: Group Walking Tour of Sights and Highlights
Our pick of the best Petersfield Hotel Deals
ibis Cambridge Central Station
Breakfast was excellent.Stuff at the receptionwere kind and useful. Overall my stay was very enjoyable.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 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
Excellent service for check-in and breakfast. Supremely comfortable Executive room and bed/sleep. Awful morning coffee (Machine) with one machine broken the other gave up for a while. Please go back to serving pots of coffee to the table please. Spoils what is my go to hotel in Cambridge.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Hyatt Centric Cambridge
Room was clean but was very cold. The thermostat controls kept going into error mode so we didn’t sleep very well at all
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Turing Locke Cambridge
Parking is 20 pounds per day. A bit pricy I think
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa
Hotel is ok they do however alllow dogs so its a big mark against them for this.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 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 Bridge of Sighs.
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, Cambridge University Botanic Garden and Abbey Stadium 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.
