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.
Imperial War Museum Duxford
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Imperial War Museum Duxford during your travels in Duxford. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area or visit its cosy cafes.
Cambridge Corn Exchange
Legendary performers, such as Syd Barrett and David Bowie, have performed at this historic venue.
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.
Jesus College
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Jesus College during your travels in Cambridge. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
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.
Activities
Cambridge: University & Kings College Guided Walking Tour
Cambridge: Alumni-Led University Ghost Tour
Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge
Dive into History: Cambridge & Medieval England from London
Our pick of the best Petersfield Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Cambridge
Great reception and library area. A very smart modern hotel overall. The reception was welcoming. Bar and food a little tardy and a bit less freeing. But overall, would stay again. Good as solo business traveller
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
ibis Cambridge Central Station
Location excellent for access to train station and buses. Clean room and very easy to control heat and air. Friendly helpful staff during 2 night stay. Left my glasses in the room when I checked out. Returned to me carefully wrapped and labelled. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
YHA Cambridge - Hostel
Staff were extremely helpful and kind. Room was clean and tidy. Service was very good. 10/10 stay for seeing Cambridge.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Beautiful Studio in Cambridge City Centre
Wilde Cambridge City Centre
Courteous staff, spotlessly clean and well equipped property in a good location to visit sights of Cambridge
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa
Clean room , great housekeeping , had an issue with the heating but was rectified before I returned that day - will be back ! Thanks
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
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.
Coleridge
When in Coleridge, you can plan a visit to Cambridge Junction and Mill Road, some noteworthy sights in the nearby 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 Abbey Stadium and Bridge of Sighs.
Barnwell
If you're spending some time in Barnwell, Cambridge University Botanic Garden and Abbey Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Queen Edith's
While Queen Edith's isn't home to many top sights, Gog Magog Golf Club and Cambridge Junction are some notable places to visit nearby.
