About Cambridge
Cambridge is a world famous university city, with a name for academic excellence. It offers the best of England's academic heritage and is steeped in history. With a population of 130,000, including 20,000 students, Cambridge is located in the driest part of UK and is itself one of the most beautiful cities in the world, set on the banks of the River Cam.
It is a cosmopolitan University town and this is reflected in the shops, restaurants and entertainment sector. There are concerts, music festivals, river races and fairs taking place throughout your time here and if you are feeling adventurous, then London is less than 1 hour by train.
Practical Info about the city
- Population estimate: over 130,000
- Urban area Size: over 115 km²
- County: Cambridgeshire
- Country: England
- Average temperature: 3-16 degrees
- Currency: Pound Sterling
- Nearest Airport(s): Stanstead Airport
- Public transport: Trains, buses
- Time zone: Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0)
