The Pocket Cambridge

Whether you're keen to punt on the River Cam, cycle, have a picnic in a park, or simply let your mind roam, let your journey start here.

From its famous 800-year-old university, to the birthplace of Pink Floyd, discover Cambridge's rich and layered history through its people, places and trivia.

Deepen your knowledge of the city - cultural highlights include the Fitzwilliam Museum's half a million works of art to the 21-metre fin whale skeleton found in the Museum of Zoology. Discover the city's packed calendar of events: summer brings May Week of student balls and garden parties, while Christmas Eve is time for carols with King's College Choir. Seek out The Eagle pub, where Crick and Watson announced their discovery of DNA. Or visit Parker's Piece, where football was invented.