Castle Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Bridge of Sighs
Take a chauffeured tour along the River Cam to get a closer look at this neo-Gothic bridge as you pass beneath it.
Senate House
Walk in the footsteps of luminaries at this grand hall, where graduation ceremonies are held for Cambridge students.
Churchill College
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Churchill College during your travels in Cambridge. Wander the picturesque gardens and riverfront in the area.
Clare College
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Clare College during your travels in Cambridge. Wander the picturesque gardens and riverfront in the area.
Activities
Cambridge University Walking Tour by AlumniTM & Kings College
Cambridge: Alumni-Led University Ghost Tour
Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge
Shared Punt Tour - Cambridge
Scholars & Secrets of Cambridge: Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure
Our pick of the best Castle Hotel Deals
Turing Locke Cambridge
The room is excellent. Exactly what was wanted. Helpful staff. Responsive to needs.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Hyatt Centric Cambridge
Staffs were great … nice hotel … clean and very tidy …. Bed very uncomfortable to hard
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Clayton Hotel Cambridge
Great location, excellent staff helped us to check in early.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Wilde Cambridge City Centre
Brilliant location for central Cambridge. Room was pristinely clean with quality furnishings.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Huntingdon
Excellent service from the staff.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
University Arms, Autograph Collection
The grout in the bathroom was cracked, crumbled and missing in the shower flooring where you stand. Als, there was hard water buildup on the waterfall shower head.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Castle
Arbury
While Arbury isn't home to many top sights, The River Cam and Bridge of Sighs are some notable places to visit nearby.
Newnham
If you're spending some time in Newnham, King's College Chapel and Fellows Garden 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 Abbey Stadium.
Orchard Park
While Orchard Park isn't home to many top sights, The River Cam and Bridge of Sighs are some notable places to visit nearby.
King's Hedges
While King's Hedges isn't home to many top sights, Abbey Stadium and The River Cam are some notable places to visit nearby.
