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In a city rich in architectural diversity, King's College deserves the royal title. The screens and gatehouse, which separate the college from King's Parade are early Victorian. To the south is the dining hall, topped with lanterns, and to the west, the Gibbs Building (1732) that shares the same architect as the nearby Senate House. The path leads to The Backs, the riverside college lawns. Famous alumni include Rupert Brooke, John Maynard Keynes, E. M. Forster, Salman Rushdie and Alan Turing. The college has unpredictable opening hours; call for details. Admission is GBP3 Adults, GBP2 concessions.
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The Backs provide superb views of King's College Chapel (King's College), the Wren Library (Trinity College) and New Court (St John's College), plus the Mathematical Bridge (Queens' College) and the Bridge of Sighs (St John's College). On the western bank of the river are flower gardens, clipped lawns and meadows. Water voles inhabit the ditches, rubbing shoulders with ducks and moorhens, the moorhen chicks making a tasty snack for a hungry pike. Hire a punt, or stroll along the gravel paths, pausing on the bridges to watch the boaters glide by.
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Great St. Mary's, which overlooks the market place, plays an important role in university and civic life, in addition to its duties as a parish church. Building began in 1478 - Henry VII himself gave 100 oak trees to construct its roof. The upper galleries were added in the 18th century, with 123 steps leading to the top of the bell tower, which offers an excellent view of the city. Admission to the tower costs GBP1.75 Adults, GPB.60 Children.
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On the north and east sides of Market Square you will find shops and college accommodations; to the west, there is Great St Mary's Church, and behind it, King's College Chapel, the Old Schools and the Senate House. The market place has been here for centuries, once taking up all the area between Great St Mary's, St Edward's, St Andrew the Great and Holy Trinity churches. From Monday to Saturday the stall holders sell their wares: fresh produce, cut flowers, second-hand books, clothing, soap and souvenirs. On Sundays the square features an art and craft market and local farmers' stalls.
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The distinctive round shape of this church originated in the Holy Land, where early Christians built circular walls around tombs. English crusaders returned from Palestine with a vivid memory of the design and the Round Church was built around 1130. The church was altered in the 15th century when windows were added, and again in 1841. Today the Round Church now houses the Brass Rubbing Centre, while the Cambridge Christian Heritage Tours also depart from outside its doors. Tours of the church are free.
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St. Bene't's (St Benedict's) Church predates the Norman conquest of England in 1066, and so the church stood long before the establishment of the university. The Anglo-Saxon tower remains, the semi-ruined sides noticeably more crude than the later Norman architecture. Inside there are colourful angels on the roof beams of the north transept, but more noteworthy is an arch and pair of lions dating from around 1000. Change-ringing (ringing bells to a tune), was first developed on these bells by Fabian Stedman. Call prior to visit for disabled access arrangements.
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Whatever you desire from the world of food and drink, Sainsbury's is bound to have it, and this city centre store is Market Square's best rival for fresh fruit, vegetables, bread, meat and fish. There's even an extensive organic selection in store, ranging from vegetables and fruit to organic ice cream and chocolate. As you enter the store there's a delicatessen serving up delicious cheeses and meats. Fresh bread is available all day from their bakery, as well as a news counter, a national lottery point, and tobacconists.
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It is said that once one could walk from Cambridge to Oxford crossing only Trinity land. Start outside the gatehouse on Trinity Street: Henry VIII founded the college in 1546 by merging two existing ones. His statue stands proud; below him, the coat-of-arms of Edward III, founder of one of the earlier institutions, and below that, the shields of his sons. Look especially at the feathers of the Prince of Wales, still used by Prince Charles today, and a blank shield – Edward's youngest son died in infancy. To the right of the gatehouse, an apple descended from the tree which prompted Isaac Newton to make his theory of gravity. Admission: adults £1.75, children/OAPs £1, families £3.50
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St John's College was founded in 1511 from the estate of Lady Margaret Beaufort, mother of King Henry VII. The exterior of the gatehouse on St John's Street is beautifully carved and painted. The artist had fun with the design: look for marguerite daisies (a pun on the founder's name), a fox disappearing into its burrow and a statue of St John the Evangelist. A series of courtyards leads to the river straddled by the Bridge of Sighs, built in 1831 and named after its Venetian inspiration. Famous alumni include William Wordsworth, William Wilberforce, Douglas Adams, Jonathan Miller and Derek Jacobi. Admission: Between Easter and early November, adults £2.20, under-16s/OAPs £1.30, families £4.40
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Once a brewery, this establishment now hosts a variety of shops and other businesses. There's a whole range of beautiful antiques available here as Dales Brewery incorporates Gwydir Street Antiques, as well as Willroy Antiques Market. The Hive and Honeypot Dress Exchange offers designer clothes for a fraction of the cost of other shops&mdashp; it is the perfect place to find that perfect outfit. The brewery also has a handy car park available, so you can get your newly acquired antique pride and joy away easily.
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