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The Backs
The Backs
The lawns and gardens behind the colleges, best seen from the river or the bridges.
- Suggested time: 1 hr
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples
Open-air; always accessible
Cambridge
3 quieter places to add to the big sights: viewpoints, markets, walks, small museums and local favourites.
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3 places in Cambridge
Hidden Gems~£8
Cambridge Botanic Garden
Bateman Street
A peaceful garden of glasshouses, lakes and a rock garden.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Families · Couples
Daily, roughly 10:00–18:00
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Grantchester Meadows Walk
Grantchester (4 km)
A country walk beside the river to a village tea garden, made famous by poets.
- Suggested time: 2 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples
Open-air; always accessible
Hidden gems are the quieter alternatives to the headline sights. Prices, hours and booking advice are approximate, so check the official site before you go.