Enjoy a relaxing and enriching weekend in Cambridge with your fellow solo travellers as we take a guided city walking tour through the Old Town and historic colleges, followed by a peaceful visit to the beautiful Botanic Gardens. Stay at a luxurious hotel with complimentary spa access, offering relaxation after a day of exploration. This weekend getaway in Cambridge is the ideal mix of relaxation, culture, and natural beauty.
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Arriving at the hotel at our leisure, we enjoy a welcome drink this evening, followed by a delicious three course dinner together.
After breakfast, we head into Cambridge City Centre to meet our guide for our walking tour, bringing Cambridge’s rich history to life and sharing captivating stories from the Romans to the 21st century.
Over the leisurely three-hour journey, we’ll explore iconic sites like the Eagle Tavern, the River Cam, and historic colleges such as Queen’s, King’s and St John’s. Wandering through narrow alleys to admire stunning architecture and vibrant city life while along the way, we hear tales of the Night Climbers, the struggle for women’s rights at the university, and how Cambridge became home to Europe’s largest technology cluster, known as ‘Silicon Fen’.
This afternoon, we visit the beautiful University of Cambridge Botanical Gardens where we have time to explore at our leisure.
Enjoy a relaxing day at the Cambridge Belfry Hotel, taking full advantage of the complimentary spa access. Unwind in the pool, sauna, or treat yourself to a soothing treatment*. It’s a perfect day of relaxation after our day of exploring.
After a leisurely breakfast, we depart Cambridge at our leisure.
The Cambridge Belfry is a four-star hotel located near Cambridge, offering guests the option to relax and rejuvenate, or explore nearby attractions in Cambridge and the countryside.
The hotel features a restaurant, bar, and a health club with a fitness centre, indoor pool and an Elemis spa.
Comfortable furnishings and amenities such as en-suite bathrooms, complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee-making facilities, and work desks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Address : Cambridge Belfry Hotel, Back Ln, Great Cambourne, Cambourne, Cambridge CB23 6BW
Avoiding the bustle and congestion of Cambridge City Centre the Cambridge Belfry is ideally situated 7 miles to the west of Cambridge and within easy reach of the A1, M11 and A14.
By train – Cambridge Station: 12 miles away, 24-minute transfer by taxi.
The dress code for during the day is casual, layers are recommended. In the evenings the dress code is smart casual. Comfortable shoes for walking and sightseeing are recommended.
There is often confusion on the question of gratuities, since it frequently depends on the type of holiday, location and, of course, your attitude towards tipping, as to what is normally expected. To give you a rough idea, we have given appropriate guidance below.
The Tour Leader will be on hand to offer advice or suggestions if required but gratuities are offered entirely at the sole discretion of the individual. We suggest a group collection at the beginning of your holiday to cover drivers, guides, porters and hotel staff of approximately £15. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip.
Average Temperatures
| Month(s) | Highest temperature | Lowest temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January - February | 6 °C | 1 °C |
| March | 9 °C | 2 °C |
| April | 11 °C | 3 °C |
| May | 15 °C | 6 °C |
| June | 18 °C | 9 °C |
| July - August | 20 °C | 11 °C |
| September | 17 °C | 9 °C |
| October | 14 °C | 7 °C |
| November | 9 °C | 3 °C |
| December | 7 °C | 2 °C |
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