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- English
From humble beginnings as the Anglo-Danish town of Grantabridge to the thriving city of Cambridge, we'll walk through over 1000 years of history in 1 hour as we tell the whole (slightly abridged) story of Cambridge.
Using maps, fun facts and a big dollop of humour; we'll visit key sites in our story and understand the development of town beyond what the tourists tours and guidebooks will tell you.
May contain: Anglo-Saxons, Fires, Vikings, Normans, Town vs Gown drama, Fairs, Kings, Queens, Common Land, Churches, Charters, Chancellors, Monks, Mayors, Markets, and a few beheadings.
If that wasn't enough, we're a local social enterprise promoting Cambridge history, culture and sustainable tourism; your fantastic Experience Leaders will be local people with lived experience of exclusion, particularly homelessness, in Cambridge.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Find us at the gates of St Benet's Church, opposite the Eagle pub. We'll be wearing white Experience Cambridge hi-viz jackets.
Itinerary
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1St Bene't's Church (Church of England)
We start our story of Cambridge in the oldest standing building in Cambridge and learn about the Angles and Danes of Grantabridge who built it.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Cambridge Market Square (Pass by)
How did Cambridge become a town and how was King John involved? What was the town charter, why is the town hall called the Guildhall, how has it developed over the centuries? How was the market so important? How was the market laid out in medieval times?
Admission ticket free -
2Great St Mary's Church (Church of England)
Originally St-Mary's-by-the-market, now the famous University Church, what's the story behind this building and the arrival of the scholars in Cambridge?
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Monks, monasteries, reformation, regicide, a few beheadings.. what's not to love? [no access to college - we are old townspeople after all]
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4St. John's College
A medieval public hospital, and scholars annoying monks, and the founding of the first college. [Not entering the college or church - just looking from outside like the common townspeople we are]
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Trinity College
A certain king pops up again, the wealthiest of them all, the world's most famous apple tree (sort of) and the invention of cat flaps. All viewed from the outside.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Oldest bookshops, the right to print, Dr Caius' strange requests, the Senate House, the worlds most famous chimes.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7King's College
On our way to our final stop we'll admire King's College (from the outside), with a few related facts about King's and Cromwell.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Last stop, the 20th century's most important scientific discoveries, the secret of life, the town becomes a city, the future and the past.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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