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Parking in Cambridge

• Grand Arcade (CB2 3QF) enjoys a central location in the city and contains more than 950 spaces. It offers convenient parking near King’s College Chapel.
• Grafton West (CB1 1HE) can be found east of the centre and has more than 275 parking spots. It’s located close to the Grafton Shopping Centre.
• Queen Anne Terrace (CB1 1ND) is situated near the greenery of Parker’s Piece and features more than 550 parking spaces.

Key roads in Cambridge

• M11 motorway travels along the western edge of the city, connecting Cambridge to London in the south, passing Bishop’s Stortford. It merges with the A14 travelling north west of the city toward Kettering and Rugby.
• A14 passes the north of the city and travels toward the rest of East Anglia, reaching Ipswich in the east. To the west, it can take you into the West Midlands, where it connects to the M6 onto Coventry.
• A10 connects the city to King’s Lynn running from the M11 in the north, down to London in the south.

How to get from Cambridge to London

It takes around 90 minutes to drive the 61 miles from Cambridge to London.

1. At Fourwentways Interchange, use the third exit to take the A11 slip road to London.
2. Stay on the A11 for six miles as it merges onto the M11.
3. Follow for 35 miles as it takes you to the outskirts of London.
4. At junction 4, use any lane to take the A406(S) to the N Circular/A12/A13
5. Keep right at the fork to continue on Exit A13, following signs for central London.

How to get from Cambridge to Nottingham

Nottingham is just a two-hour drive from Cambridge. Drive to the M11 using the A603 and taking junction 12. Follow as it becomes the A14, then the A1 at junction 22. Stay on this route for around 67 miles, then take the A52 into central Nottingham.

Best hotels in Cambridge

The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio by Hilton

33A Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 1UZ

This apartment-style hotel offers a premium experience for visitors, just a mile from the centre of the city. Discover the on-site fitness centre to work up a sweat and get those endorphins pumping and take a dip in the swimming pool to cool off and enjoy a relaxing swim.

Gonville Hotel

Gonville Place, Cambridge, CB1 1LY

This pet friendly, boutique hotel is the ideal accommodation for those travelling with their furry companions. Situated a short distance from Parker’s Piece, in the centre of Cambridge, Gonville’s surrounding greenery provides an aesthetic backdrop to this privately owned four-star hotel.

The Varsity Hotel & Spa

Thompson’s Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8AQ

Those hiring a car from Hertz in Cambridge will be pleased with the valet parking service offered to guests at the Varsity Hotel & Spa. The hot baths are sure to help you get into relaxation mode after a long day exploring. It’s centrally located, less than a five-minute walk from the Kettle’s Yard art museum. Plus, there’s a plethora of spa options and beautiful panoramic skyline roof views.

Best restaurants in Cambridge

DoppleGanger Burger

59 Regent Street, Cambridge, CB2 1AB

This restaurant is sure to delight burger lovers, with its selection of scrumptiously delightful gourmet burgers. Vegetarian and gluten free options are available, so all diners are catered for. Get your hands on a burger that is sure to fill your stomach after a long day discovering the city sights.

Taj Tandoori

64 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, CB1 7AA

Get a taste of spice with this Asian treat. Taj Tandoori is well-established in Cambridge and has been providing curry lovers a taste of the finest Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine since 1986. Try their signature Bengal Tiger dish, slow-cooked mutton with seven varieties of chilli weaved in.

Restaurant 22

22 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, CB4 3AX

This Michelin starred restaurant offers diners a menu which is sure to tantalise tastebuds in an exquisite dining experience. Visually appealing European and British classics are served up, ready to entrance visitors’ eyes and tastebuds.

Best things to do in Cambridge

The Fitzwilliam Museum

Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1RB

This museum will leave you bewildered with its collection of modern and antiquity art pieces, with more than half a million objects on display. Works from Monet, Picasso and Vincent Van Gogh can be found within the Fitzwilliam Museum’s wall, as well as a revolving collection of exhibitions that change regularly.

Mill Road

Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 3DF

Situated at the junction with Gonville Place, East Road and Parkside, this stretch of road offers a whole host of local independent businesses and shops. It’s the perfect place to visit for those wanting some retail therapy on the local high street and experience life as a Cambridge local.

Cambridge University Botanic Garden

1 Brookside, Cambridge, CB2 1JE

Found in the heart of the city, on campus, the splendid Cambridge University Botanic Garden features 40 acres of well-manicured green spaces. Among its highlights are the glasshouses that contain thousands of plant varieties and a collection of gardens that represent different types of plant habitat from across the globe.