✨ Classic 48 Hours · Balanced pace · 3 days
A weekend escape to Cambridge
The greatest hits — outdoors, food, culture and a night out.
Day 1
Friday
- Evening
Aromi
Sicilian · $$ · Peas HillOpen the weekend here — Counter-service arancini and slab pizza — perfect punt-day lunch.
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Day 2
Saturday
- MorningThe Backs PuntingOutdoors · River Cam
Punt past King's, Clare and Trinity from Mill Pond to Magdalene Bridge.
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Fitzbillies
Café · $$ · Trumpington StreetFamous Chelsea buns since 1920 — also a proper brunch spot.
Find on Google Maps - AfternoonKing's College ChapelCulture · King's Parade
Largest fan-vaulted ceiling in the world — evensong is free.
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Vanderlyle
Vegetarian Tasting · $$$ · Hooper StreetPlant-led tasting menu using only British produce — boundary-pushing.
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Day 3
Sunday
- MorningFitzwilliam MuseumCulture · Trumpington Street
Antiquities, Impressionists and a fine café — always free.
Find on Google Maps - AfternoonCambridge University Botanic GardenOutdoors · Trumpington Road
40-acre garden with glasshouses, autumn colour walk and chronological bed.
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