East of England Visitor Guide

GARDENS
OF CAMBRIDGE
When you want to escape the city, head
to one of the many beautiful green spaces
Cambridge has to offer.
A stone’s throw from the city centre, Jesus
Green is a beautiful stretch of parkland
bordering the River Cam and the nearby
Jesus College. Complete with an openair
swimming pool, skate park and tennis
courts, it’s the perfect place for a leisurely
stroll at any time of year.
Any first-time visitor to Cambridge should
take a walk along the ‘Backs’ of the riverside
colleges. To really get into the Cambridge
spirit, hire a bike from one of the city’s
rental outlets and freewheel your way
around. Back in the city centre, the University
Botanic Garden is a 40-acre oasis of beautifully
landscaped grounds and glasshouses
that is home to a huge diversity of plants,
trees and bird life. The Garden offers all-year
interest and seasonal inspiration and has a
number of trails available.
You don’t have to stray far from the city to
find a wealth of natural beauty and stunning
gardens to enjoy. The nearby village of
Grantchester is a fantastic destination for a
short walk.
Much-loved by generations of Cambridge
families is Wandlebury Country Park – some
45 ha of tranquil woods and chalk grassland,
Owned by charity Cambridge Past, Present
& Future, west of the city on the edge of
Coton village is The Countryside Reserve;
a working farm, offering some 120ha of
pasture and agricultural land with diverse
wildlife habitats, routes for walkers, cyclists,
joggers and more.
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