Here's a detailed 7-day itinerary for Cambridge, England, covering
historical monuments, gardens, nature, shopping, and gastronomy from 6
AM to 10 PM, including budget-friendly accommodation and dining options.
### **Day 1: Historical Monuments and
City Center**
- **6:00 AM** - Breakfast at **Fitzbillies** (famous for its Chelsea
buns and affordable breakfast options).
- **7:00 AM** - Visit **King’s College Chapel** (book tickets in advance).
- **10:00 AM** - Explore **Trinity College** and **Wren Library** (book
tours in advance).
- **12:00 PM** - Lunch at **The Eagle** (traditional pub fare at
reasonable prices).
- **2:00 PM** - Walk around **St. John’s College** and **The Backs**.
- **4:00 PM** - Visit **The Fitzwilliam Museum** (free entry).
- **6:00 PM** - Dinner at **The Cambridge Blue** (good value for quality
meals).
- **8:00 PM** - Enjoy a drink at **The Anchor** on the River Cam.
- **10:00 PM** - Return to your accommodation.
### **Day 2: Gardens and Cultural
Experiences**
- **6:00 AM** - Breakfast at **The Garden Café**.
- **7:00 AM** - Explore **Botanic Garden** (book tickets in advance).
- **10:00 AM** - Visit **Christ’s College** and its gardens.
- **12:00 PM** - Lunch at **The Cambridge Chop House** (affordable
traditional dishes).
- **2:00 PM** - Visit **The Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences** (free
entry).
- **4:00 PM** - Stroll through **Midsummer Common**.
- **6:00 PM** - Dinner at **The Cricketers** (great value for pub food).
- **8:00 PM** - Enjoy a play or performance at **Cambridge Arts Theatre**
(check for tickets).
- **10:00 PM** - Return to your accommodation.
### **Day 3: Nature and Scenic
Walks**
- **6:00 AM** - Breakfast at **Aromi** (great for pastries and coffee).
- **7:00 AM** - Visit **Grantchester Meadows** for a scenic walk.
- **10:00 AM** - Explore **The Orchard Tea Garden** in Grantchester
(book in advance).
- **12:00 PM** - Lunch at **The Green Man** (good value for pub fare).
- **2:00 PM** - Walk along the **River Cam** and enjoy punting (book in
advance).
- **4:00 PM** - Visit **Lammas Land** for a relaxing afternoon.
- **6:00 PM** - Dinner at **The Mitre** (affordable and high-quality).
- **8:00 PM** - Enjoy a drink at **The Cambridge Brew House**.
- **10:00 PM** - Return to your accommodation.
### **Day 4: Day Trip to Ely**
- **6:00 AM** - Breakfast at **Café Sicilia**.
- **7:00 AM** - Take a train to **Ely** (book in advance for cheaper
fares).
- **9:00 AM** - Visit **Ely Cathedral** (book tickets in advance).
- **12:00 PM** - Lunch at **The Crown & Southgate** (affordable and
quality meals).
- **2:00 PM** - Explore **Oliver Cromwell's House** and **Ely Museum**.
- **4:00 PM** - Stroll around **Ely’s riverside** and **Cherry Hill
Park**.
- **6:00 PM** - Dinner at **The Lamb Hotel** (great value and
traditional dishes).
- **8:00 PM** - Take the train back to Cambridge.
- **10:00 PM** - Return to your accommodation.
### **Day 5: Historical Sites and
Shopping**
- **6:00 AM** - Breakfast at **The Old Bicycle Shop**.
- **7:00 AM** - Visit **St. Mary’s Church** and climb the tower for
views.
- **10:00 AM** - Explore **Pembroke College** and its gardens.
- **12:00 PM** - Lunch at **The Cambridge Dining Room** (affordable and
tasty).
- **2:00 PM** - Visit **Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology** (free
entry).
- **4:00 PM** - Enjoy shopping at **The Grand Arcade** and **Lion Yard
Shopping Centre**.
- **6:00 PM** - Dinner at **The Plough** (good value and high-quality).
- **8:00 PM** - Enjoy a drink at **The Rose & Crown**.
- **10:00 PM** - Return to your accommodation.
### **Day 6: Day Trip to the
Cotswolds**
- **6:00 AM** - Breakfast at **The Bookshop Café**.
- **7:00 AM** - Take a bus or train to the **Cotswolds** (book in
advance).
- **9:00 AM** - Explore **Bourton-on-the-Water** and its charming
streets.
- **12:00 PM** - Lunch at **The Kingsbridge Inn** (good value for
traditional fare).
- **2:00 PM** - Visit **Stow-on-the-Wold** and **Chipping Campden**.
- **4:00 PM** - Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in **Broadway**.
- **6:00 PM** - Dinner at **The Broadway Hotel** (affordable and high-quality).
- **8:00 PM** - Return to Cambridge.
- **10:00 PM** - Return to your accommodation.
### **Day 7: Final Exploration and
Relaxation**
- **6:00 AM** - Breakfast at **Hot Numbers Coffee**.
- **7:00 AM** - Visit **Kettle’s Yard** (book tickets in advance).
- **10:00 AM** - Explore **The University Museum of Zoology** (free
entry).
- **12:00 PM** - Lunch at **The Punter** (great value for fresh meals).
- **2:00 PM** - Stroll through **Jesus Green** and **The Cambridge
University Botanic Garden**.
- **4:00 PM** - Visit **The Cambridge University Library**.
- **6:00 PM** - Farewell dinner at **The Cambridge Chop House** (affordable
and quality).
- **8:00 PM** - Enjoy a final evening stroll through **Cambridge’s
historic streets**.
- **10:00 PM** - Return to your accommodation for departure preparation.
### **Accommodation and Dining
Tips**
- **Accommodation**: Look for budget-friendly hostels or hotels in
central locations such as **City Centre** or **Chesterton**. Consider **YHA
Cambridge** or **The Regent Hotel**.
- **Dining**: Utilize affordable restaurants, cafés, and markets. Look
for deals and discounts on local dining apps or websites.
Enjoy your week in Cambridge with a perfect mix of history, culture,
nature, and gastronomy!
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