Cambridge

The university city of Cambridge in the county of Cambridgeshire is home to one of the most well known universities in the world, the University of Cambridge and is a city set amidst beautiful countryside. The university was founded here in 1284 and continued to grow; with the addition of the famous King's College Chapel in 1446 by King Henry VI that was finally completes in 1515 during the reign of King Henry VIII. Rich in history, Cambridge is also the place where the Cambridge University Press originated in 1534 and the renowned Addenbrooke's Hospital was founded in 1766.

With a magnificent market square at its heart and all the attractions and activity of a cosmopolitan city radiating out from it, Cambridge is a great place to live, study or visit. A wealth of historic sites and buildings, a vast choice of dining, drinking, entertainment and cultural venues as well as great shopping and lovely parks mean there is always something to enjoy. Festivals too bring visitors throughout the year, including the Cambridge Film Festival, Midsummer Fair, Cambridge Folk Festival, Strawberry Fair, the Cambridge Beer Festival and many more.