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- Join Eric & Grace as they explore Cambridge for the first time! This England walking tour features Chelsea buns, historic colleges, a haunted bookshop, the corpus clock, and heated pub debates about whether Cambridge or Oxford is better. Buckle in, enjoy the ride, and let us know what your favorite location is Cambridge is!!
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love cambridge :) If its warm when we go, we always go Punting, someone just takes you around the river and tells you interesting things and interesting history facts about the buildings near the river, its also very relaxing, I definitly reccomend it if you ever go back on a warmer day :D its very strange seeing you both walking around parts of england where I remember me and my family walking :) I don't go often to cambridge, but often enough to be familier with certain parts of it, its a great and pretty place! I'd love to live in cambridge but too expensive for me, ha.
You forgot to mention the Cambridge 5 . YAL,E ?------- kindly leave the pub .
Go to kirkstall abbey... for your daily dose of a exercise :)
Leeds? Go to kirkstall abbey. For erm lockdown exercise. I live in Leeds
Walter Snowy was a charity fundraiser in Cambridge.
It's called the Corpus Clock because its part of Corpus Christie College. The insect on the top is a chronophage AKA "time-eater". I'm from Cambridge 🙃😊
just going to say
Is it just me or is Grace starting to sound more British? One of us....one of us...one of us!
Is it my accent or vocab that's changing? 😆
@@WanderingRavens 7:41..........."and....yah...it's goooot pretty views...."
No big deal but I'm good with accents and I pick up on these little things I suppose
You will be assimilated 🙂
We’re claiming both of you now
@@WanderingRavens both lol
The bridge of Sighs is in St. John's college. As a tourist, you can either pay to enter the college when it's open or you can hire a punt and go under the bridge 🙂
It's worth a punt 😁
Just what I was going to say and if feeling brave one could punt oneself, not as easy as it looks as I discovered on the River Isis, yes I know that's in Oxford. Ended up in the drink when pole got stuck in the mud!
Top tip, when punting if close to a bridge and you think you can make the last punt before going under the bridge, you probably can't so coast (or make a decision which to hold on to)
Not sure that’s true. The Bridge of sighs is in Venice and was used by people going to their place of execution. Hence “sighs”.
I believe there is a similar looking structure in Oxford with the same name alluding to the original in Venice as well as Cambridge.
@@oldman848 Official name is St. John's College New Bridge.
I am LIVING for Eric's 90's Boyband haircut!
I think it's official now.. Grace is an English rose 🌹
Grew up in Cambridge, and worked previously as Tourist Information in Cambridge for 3 years: Great to see you visiting my home town! Some fun little factoids not mentioned in the video. The Eagle pub on the other side of the Haunted Bookshop is ACTUALLY haunted. If you go into the courtyard and look up, there is a window open always so the ghost of a little girl can enter and leave without hinderance. They also announced the discovery of DNA there. The church you were sat in front of is called The Round Church. It's Norman built and one of only 4 round churches in the UK. Just down Bene't Street is a church, which is the oldest building in the city (just the spire) - dates back to 1020 - 1050 about. Magdalene street which you walked to, (pronounced "moordlin") dates back to the 1600s. One of the buildings on that street is an old brothel, if you look up you can see some gargoyles on there advertising the buildings original trade in a not very PC friendly way! And finally, the chap who established Harvard university, originally went to Cambridge. Hence why Harvard university is in Cambridge MA. Happy to answer any other questions you may have! It's been a while since I worked there, but my memory of all the bits and bobs isn't too dusty yet!
Yeah, I always love that Eagle DNA story. Crick and Watson were working in a lab just down the street, and supposedly they came in there one lunchtime and told everyone that they’d just solved the problem. (Which was about as close as you could truthfully come to saying that you’ve found the secret of life.)
Cambridge, born and raised: Snowy Farr was an amazing, eccentric old guy. He rode around on his bicycle with cats and mice running around on his hat and raised thousands of pounds for charity. He always had time for a chat, a real icon in Cambridge. The statue in the marketplace is in my personal view an abomination. Wikipedia has a page for him and can do him justice better than I can. The bridge of Sighs is in the grounds of St. John's college.
Did you see the Mathematical bridge on Silver Street, in my opinion its far more interesting.
I'm not sure about the Cross keys, I believe it's either to do with Peterhouse College or its the Papal insignia but I stand to be corrected.
Thank you for answering the Snowy Farr question for us! Will read the wiki page :D Unfortunately, the mathematical bridge was closed as well :(
@sofia crowe Hi Sofia. Well you are a lot closer than I am. I escaped to the seaside a few years ago but I return occasionally to see family at least I did before the lurgy had us all in lockdown.
@@WanderingRavens You can view it from Silver Street. In the market place and around Cambridge are tiny doors. There is even a teleport for mice to get around the city hidden between two red phone kiosks and a No.10 Downing Street tiny door.
@@geraldmcmullon2465 www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/cambridge-news/artist-painting-tiny-doors-cambridge-15714532
The Cross Keys as a symbol in Cambridge are definitely for Peterhouse (because it's the House of St Peter), you find this with many colleges like Sidney Sussex where the only indication that a property is part of the colleges is the crest on the gates and the like.
You should try to visit York it’s got a famous Minster also Guy Fawkes came from York but it is a very historic town with lots of Viking history.
Whilst you're in Leeds York is definitely worth a trip
Definitely one of my favourite places
LOL, "while you're in Leeds, get out of Leeds" 😂
Love seeing England's landmarks. Amazing video Wandering Ravens and great special guests
Thanks for sharing your mini tour of Cambridge and all the historical facts too. I bet it was good to meet up with some friends too. There is the famous Oxford/ Cambridge boat race held on the Thames each year . Good to hear you explained the timeline between your filming of your visit to Cambridge which was in tier one at that moment in time and now being in Leeds and lock down. Welcome up north ravens! I hope that you can manage to stay up north for a while and get to explore the beautiful countryside (in your hour of exercise entitled in these measures). Take care and keep safe, we will do our best to continue to make you feel welcome and thanks for brightening our days too.
Oxford vs Cambridge boat race is something that people look forward to. They have a rowing race down the Thames.
UP the Thames!
Varsity cricket and rugby are also big events though maybe not as big as the boat race.
Hugh Laurie rowed for Cambridge in the 126th Boat Race back in 1980. His team narrowly lost (to Oxford).
My hometown is only 3 miles from Warwick and now I live near and work in Cambridge - two of my most favourite places in the country and I’m so glad you got to experience them.
Cambridge really is a beautiful city. I moved here three years ago for university and I love walking around and looking at all the colleges. I love it so much I've moved here permanently now!
Welcome to Leeds guys, to be honest, beyond the armouries theres not a huge amount here but were a superb base to get out into the dales. The countryside anywhere outside Leeds is stunning. If you get the chance, jump on a train (post lock down) and see the peace hall in Halifax, i think it's up your street. Otley chevin, Ilkley moor, cow and calf, Brennen rocks, aysgarth falls, Whitby, all great visits. Welcome again
Halifax Piece Hall and Saltaire village both well worth visiting.
Also not far from York either Good for another old city tour
@@1990leesayles thats a good shout
@@paulmoore4223 or famous seaside towns within an hour or 2
Howarth, home of the Brontë sisters is not far away and is very pretty.
Lovely to se you wandering around my town! hope you enjoyed :)
I am such a huge fan of Susanna Gregory's medieval mystery series set in Cambridge! I've looked all over for any walk through videos that could give me more perspective about the area and the town. This is brilliant! Thank you!
I’m so happy that you released a video today I’ve been waiting for so long! Cambridge is a beautiful city. I’m also happy because I subscribed the other day and I’m the first to comment! 😍
I'm so glad you enjoyed this one!! And welcome to the channel! :D
Yay! You guys are in Leeds now! That's brilliant! Great choice! It's one of my favourite cities in England! 💛 There are some really nice parks around the city and some lovely towns nearby 😄 Looking forward to watching your future videos!
You're genuine marvel and curiosity for another culture is great to watch. I really like what you're doing and the fact that you're style of travel is real and common. Everyone can relate! However been European and Italian specifically it always make me smile how you find fascinating to see so many old buildings when for us, most of the time, they're just buildings. You should come to continental Europe or down to Italy, you'll love it! Thanks for your work and stay safe 😊✌🏻
I'm Cambridge born and bred, and I haven't been back to visit for at least 3 years now, so it's great to be able to watch this video!
it’s interesting to see them point out stuff that i’d never really noticed before because i’m so used to the city
If you're now in Leeds you must visit York, it's not too far from Leeds. It's amazing and very old. Also worth visiting is the village of Haworth, home to the literacy Brontë sisters (Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights etc.) and the Keighley and Worth Valley Steam Railway. It's also my neck of the woods. Hope that lockdown-2 doesn't put a dampener on your wanderings.
You should react to british TV and Try the British crisp types and flavours
Good idea! Thank you!
There are Cross Keys and Crossed Keys pubs and inns throughout the UK.
Usually the keys refer to the Keys of St. Peter and some date back to the reformation when places displaying the crossed keys were Catholic friendly. In others, they are heraldic and simply part of a local coat of arms.
Cross Keys is something like the 20th most common pub name in the UK, The Red Lion being the most common.
There's a few good books about the history and origin of pub names. I have a couple and one by Anthony Poulton-Smith is particularly good.
I opened a pub recently called "The Winking Gypsy" I have no need for your ancient tomes.
Glad you enjoyed Cambridge. Its my top favorite place to visit. Definitely take a punt tour next time. You'll see the bridge for sure 👍
great to see you guys enjoying the uk and having a good look around, keep it up ;)
Yay, walking tour! Glad you got a new place to stay. Hi to Jess and Will.
It was fun to finally get out again! We honestly haven't been out since the Warwick video, so it felt great to explore a new place!
Greetings on this auspicious day.
So pleased you got lots of accurate feedback on your explanations. I guide in Cambridge (and Oxford). The Corpus clock is named after the
Kingston upon Hull ( my hometown, remember the 'cool' accent?! Lol) is only an hour from Leeds! Some nice free museums, Humber bridge, come n try a pattie n mushy peas 😋
Beverly, York, Whitby, Robin hoods bay are nice 🙂
Tracy Picker Hull is a nice city, but I'm not sure about the Humber Bridge lol. It's big but not that pretty and it leads to Scunthorpe 🤢 so.... (I'm from Scunny.. 😭😭)
@@gracemarie2941 haha! I cant comment on Scunny cos ive never been!
The veiw from the bridge is lovely though, specially on a sunny day 😊
Tracy Picker don't bother you're not missing anything 😭😂. My dad likes walking across the bridge but he always picks really cold days where the toilets are closed both sides and it's freeeezing 😥
@@gracemarie2941 😨
Welcome to Yorkshire my friends. Sorry that you cannot get out. When you can I would recommend York and also Castle Howard is quite close to where you are now. Stay safe from a Tyke.
Great video. In the summer try to have tea at The Orchard Tea Rooms attached to Grantchester Manor. Lots of history and quintessentially English.
Hi guys great video. Canterbury in lockdown is lovely no tourist's I can walk about the city it's so peaceful . stay safe.......
Visit Durham - the town, riverside walks, the gardens, the castle (a college), and the cathedral.
Yes, please try to go to Durham. It’s wonderful.
It’s also got all the Oxford and Cambridge rejects at the uni you should really go very historical
Wow a tour of my current city and announcing you’re staying in my actual home city!
This is fantastic guys!!! I miss you a lot! I felt like I am travelling here with you!
welcome to leeds this is my home town theres some really great places to visit one place i would recomend visiting for a day out is ilkley which is close by you can catch a train there. it is a beautiful town steeped in history and the moors are great for a walk with bronze aged carvings dotted around all across them and even a stone circle "the twelve apostles".
Thanks for the tips!
Great video keep rocking.!
Glad you enjoyed Cambridge. If you come back I recommend going punting or a punting tour, it's a good way to see the college grounds and you can go under the bridge of sighs and the mathematical bridge
Since you’re already heading north you really should continue on and experience the great hospitality of Scotland. A drive through the highlands will amaze you with the scenery.
We'd love to get up there!
Thanks for an interesting video, it's taking my mind off the current UK lockdown and it's my birthday today :)
So glad you enjoyed it! And a very happy birthday from Grace and I! :D
@@WanderingRavens Thanks, that's appreciated. I can't do more than look out of my window today, but at least I can hope 2021 will be better.
What are your lockdown plans? I’m so glad you’ve found somewhere nice to stay ❤️
Thanks for such good video!
30 minutes away from where I was birn and lived for 43 years. My children were born there. A great place to visit or study.
As a Cambridge resident, it's easy to forget sometimes how impressive the city is. It's an absolute joy to see you enjoy this place!
I can't speak to the Universities, but Cambridge definately has a better selection of pubs than Oxford, and that's all that matters :)
Cambridge Graduate here!
1) The cricket on top of the Corpus Clock is called the Chronophage (or "time eater"). It's called the Corpus Clock as it sits on the outer walls of Corpus Christi College!
2) The distance from Great Saint Mary's thing is called "Keeping Term". It's not about travelling away from the church, it's about the fact that your place of residence must be within 3 miles (10 miles for grads) of the church, and you must stay there at least 160 (?) nights a year. I believe this was originally in place to stop people basically buying degrees from the uni despite never actually attending, which apparently used to be worryingly common.
3) at around 6:20, you're pointing to St John's College, the pale building in the background is King's :)
4) fun fact! The bridge you're standing on at 7:40 is officially called Garret Hostel Lane bridge, but is known locally as Orgasm Bridge. This is (apparently) because it's such a steep arch, that cycling to the apex can leave you slightly huffing/out of breath, followed by a fantastic freewheel down the other side :)
Leeds! It’s a shame everything is closed for the next few weeks. There are still some great outdoor things you can see - the ruins of Kirkstall Abbey (close to me), Temple Newsam (big stately home with gardens designed by “Capability” Brown), Kirkgate Market (largest covered market in Europe), Leeds Liverpool Canal (walking along the towpath is a great way to see the place, I like to do that every few days), the Civic Hall and Millennium Square, the Town Hall with the lions on the steps, the Parkinson Building at Leeds University.
Right now if you go to the Merrion Centre in the centre of town there’s a display of incredible machines by Rowland Emett, some of which were used in the film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The flying machine used to be on permanent display here in a glass case and would wake up and move every hour. They’re all set to do that now. 6 are upstairs on the balcony.
You can walk past, but can’t go in the Leeds Library, which is the oldest subscription library and an architectural treasure.
There’s Lotherton Hall, Roundhay Park, so many museums and galleries that are shut just now.
Great to hear you have a place for the moment ☺️
Ah, I only discovered your vids a few days ago and find them very enjoyable. Might bump into you in the Dog & Duck! (Dog & Duck being a generic British term for Pub). Keep up the great work.
You can go out for walks and go to parks. Go out grab a picnic from Tesco or wherever and go on a long walk, I did it with my mum the other day and really enjoyed it!
When you get out of lock down, if you are still in the north, go to York, There is an exibition about the Vikings called the Jorvik exibition, the National Railway museum, which is bothnimpressive and huge (And home to the worlds fastest steam locomotive) and York Minster, which suffered a Terrible fire in the 1980s, or you can just walk around the Shamblesand enjoy the architecture.
You need to visit York or Durham both very charming and beautiful old cities amazing architecture and full of historical sites!
I grew up in the same village as Snowy. He had done a lot of charity work and used to be seen in Cambridge with all his animals.
Aw thanks Ravens, I really enjoyed you guys enjoying Cambridge 🙂 Jess and Will were charming and terribly English 😄 Welcome to The North, you're still a couple of hours south of me! Winter is a great time to experience northern food specialities (what with all the lard) I'm joking! But not really...
Stay safe and have fun!
I was in Cambridge city centre the same day you guys were there! I live in Newmarket and Cambridge is my go-to 🤩 x
One of the bridges along the river Cam is called the Mathematical Bridge and it was built in the 1700's without the use of bolts or anything like that. It was later deconstructed because people from the Universities wanted to see how such a bridge could be built. However when they tried to put the bridge back up again they were unable to do it without the use of bolts and things.
Cross keys are found in garrison towns. Usually next to the barracks....or where the barracks once were.
omg its been ages since ive been to cambridge brilliant video as always
Awesome you are in Leeds. Go visit as part of your lockdown exercise, Bolton Abbey and The Strid, don't try and jump it though!.
Both cities are nice to visit, but I like Cambridge more. When I was a student in London decades back, a friend took me around the college he was studying at in Cambridge, founded in 1348, and I was suitably impressed!
The history here is honestly breathtaking!
I agree. Oxford is delightful, but Cambridge seems more consistently beautiful.
@@WanderingRavens Cambridge University founded after Oxford and because of a murder there. Many claim Cambridge has the better architecture but is the younger of the two cities. In terms of education historically Science went to Cambridge and humanities to Oxford. Until recently entrance to Oxbridge was via their own examinations. Three papers far harder and more advanced than A Level examinations that get most people into a university place.
I'm a northern Englishman and I've never been to either Cambridge or Oxford, so I'm getting to see those places thanks to you guys! :) In Leeds a good place to visit would have been the Royal Armouries Museum. But I'm not sure what its like for opening times in the current situation.
I have never been to Cambridge. One of my best friends is from Cambridge and he used to punt on the boats!! Hope you come to see London again soon! Much love x
Went to Cambridge last year while in East Anglia. The Fitzwilliam Museum was nice. Saw the Mathematical Bridge over the River Cam from the Silver Street Bridge. Just a wooden bridge with a canopy. Apparently dated to 1749 at Queens' College.
You can easily get to the Oxford "Bridge of Sighs" as it runs over a road and is near the outstanding Bodleian and the Radcliffe buildings. There are three famous "Bridge of Sighs" in Oxford, Cambridge and Venice. The Venice bridge was erected in 1600, Cambridge 1827 and Oxford 1913.
If you venture up north at any point I highly recommend you visit Durham. It has similar architecture and vibes to this and is a truly beautiful and underrated city
Those buns and that coffee look so good!
They were! 😆
You'll quite often find Chelsea Buns, but the Fitzbillies ones are stickier and have much more cinnamon.
Welcome to Leeds from a fan and resident of the city. It's difficult to see much during lockdown. Leeds has a lot of industrial history. York would be a great place to visit and also th countryside of the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors and the Yorkshire coast.
I highly recommend (if you can get out) the 20ish minute journey to York! As a Cestrian I find it’s almost a home from home! The history’s incredible, the people are loverly and the city is gorgeous!
How lovely this place is! This is so educational and fun! Thank you so much for sharing this video! :)
Glad you enjoyed it!
You're in Leeds 😊 I just moved to Leeds for university and im loving it you'll love it here too
I would recommend visiting the city of Chester, it’s located in the county of Chester and had beautiful buildings and a walk around the walls is always fun
There's a great folk-music festival, every summer (normally!) at Cherry Hinton, in Cambridge.
It draws huge names from the music industry, like Mark Knopfler, of Dire Straits, & Bill Wyman, of The Rolling Stones! 🎤🎸🎹🎶🎻🎺
Sadly not last year...
When you come out of lockdown, perhaps travel a little further North and visit the city of York.
It was known as Jorvik, in Viking times so you will see a great deal of history associated with the area.
And Eboracum in Roman times.
Wow! Possibly the best video you have done so far - really interesting guys and Cambridge looks fantastic. Leeds, Yorkshire - God's own Country. Lived in a village just north of the city for around 3 years in my late teens and twenty plus years on my parents still live there. As I am surrounded by southerners these days, the Northern accent really hits me when ever I get off the train/NX Coach at Leeds when visiting. Lockdown notwithstanding, whilst you are in the area, would recommend York and walking the City Walls, The Minster, Clifford Tower, Jorvyk and Knaresborough is pretty and has a train station. Thanks for the tour of Cambridge guys and stay safe in Leeds. xxx
Great video, thanks for sharing 🙂
Oh no way! I used to study at Leeds Uni back in the day. Great night life (preCovid).
The city has quite the Victorian industrial past. I'd recommend, if you can, getting out of the city during lockdown and walking round the Yorkshire Dales. (wear layers! and take tea!)
Thanks for the recommendation!! We'll try to do that!
I was a a student at Cambridge in the mid-2000s when they set up the Corpus Clock. The name is because it's at Corpus Christi College (i.e. Body of Christ in Latin), nothing to do with the beast on top, which is called a Chronophage or "Eater of Time" to signify students procrastinating or something (I think that last part may have just been a joke).
The bridge that you were stood on that had nice views was Orgasm Bridge (yes you read that right) and you could see one of Trinity’s bridges and Clare Bridge from it
Loving cambridge, my old home :)
1) The corpus clock wasn't there when I left (2003) it was placed in 2008. It's an amazing thing
2) "lter "Snowy" Farr MBE was a British charity fundraiser who mostly operated in the streets of Cambridge, England. Over several decades Farr collected many thousands of pounds for The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. In recognition of his efforts, he received an MBE in November 1995"
3) I don't know about the rest of Yorkshire but I believe the cross-keys refers to a coat of arms of the bishop of york (certainly does in Leeds) and there are a ton of pubs/streets named cross-keys.
4) Oxford punt from the wrong side of the boat, Oxford is ranked 5th in the world and Cambridge 7th in terms of the university (this changes), I prefer Cambridge but I used to live there, my brother lived in oxford and loved it. For me its not just about universities as I did not attend university at an Oxbridge college. But I did live there and loved it. In fact if I were to move back south Cambridge would be top of my list, but property is pricy.
5) So looking forward to you doing leeds because I moved from Cambridge to Leeds and I'm still here :)
In leeds city centre there are a few things to see, Leeds Corn Exchange, Leeds Market, Such a shame the royal armouries is shut :( , Check to see if Thackray Medical museum is open (maybe not), Its a shame because in and around leeds there is normally so much to do/see and do.
You should try Salisbury, Winchester and the New Forest when lockdown is over :D you'll love it, quaint villages, abbeys, cathedrals.
You need to go to Durham whilst you're up North, its an amazing little city, with one of the oldest Norman catherdals in the UK!
There are so many beautiful places in the North of England. York, Durham, Newcastle, Whitby, Alnwick Castle, North Yorkshire moors, Malham Cove, Lindisfarne, Hadrian's Wall; just wait for the lockdown to end & go travelling!
Lived and worked in Cambridge most of my life. It’s a beautiful City. Hire a punt and you can go under Bridge of Sighs and Mathematical Bridge and travel along the Backs. Snowy Farr raised a huge amount for Charity and always had a cat and mouse with him. He was as colourful as his statue.
I’m at school in Cambridge and it’s my local large town and it’s so weird to see it here haha. I absolutely love Cambridge, it’s such a beautiful place, I’ll miss it when I grow up and leave. Best way to see the colleges is by going punting!
If you're able to travel try Hardcastle Craggs, Fountains Abbey, Ingleton Waterfalls, West Yorkshire Sculpture Park, and Harrogate.
You guys should visit York now you’ve arrived in Yorkshire! Very historic city centre and the old city walls are really impressive. Lots of interesting things to see just walking around so you wouldn’t miss too much due to lockdown
You should come to Durham.
See the cathedral and the castle, the river running through it.
Given the talk about grasshopper escapements, invented by Yorkshireman John Harrison (of Longitude fame), you can see one of his works in Leeds City Museum , another at Nostell Priory, near Wakefield, and a third at Brockelsbury Park, Lincolnshire, all of which are made out of the woods oak and lingum vitae.
So, have you just been visiting in England? There's a lot more to Britain than just England. If you get a chance, visit the Mumbles and Gower in Wales and anywhere in the Highlands of Scotland. However for the best clean air visit the Hebrides. Guaranteed to relax you so much that you will potentially fall asleep where you sit ( or in my case, drop off to sleep on the harbour wall in Castlebay, Barra). Loved the airport. Beautiful beach for a runway.
If you're thinking about visiting the North East of England (which you should because it gets overlooked a lot) we have a lot of great historical places you can visit! There's Durham city which is really pretty, Beamish Museum which is an open air museum showing life of the early 1800s-1940s and if you can travel Cragside House in Northumberland is well worth a visit!
Youre in Leeds! Brilliant...my home city...im from Halifax originally. Hope you guys get to see some of it...sorry your ethere in lockdown. Be safe both of ya
WELCOME TO LEEDS ! It's an industrial city, so not much eye - candy.
Historcally known for textiles. The raw wool travelled via the Leeds - Liverpool canal and was turned into cloth in the 'dark, Satanic mills'. It is, however, a great jumping - off point to see some stunning scenery.
From Leeds make sure you go to Harrogate and Knaresborough once lockdown is over, as well as York obviously. The national parks of the Dales and North Yorkshire moors are beautiful (but can be bleak in winter).
Leeds has some grate alleyway pubs like Whitelock’s had fun when I last went there on a city brake
Ahhh I have just applied for graduate study at Cambridge University! So this video was super helpful. I'm currently studying at Durham University and you would LOVE Durham! It is very British with a Castle, which I have lived as part of my University college. It is a wonderful place to go
Leeds is pretty urban. You should visit all the areas nearby: York, Scarborough, Whitby, Robin Hood's Bay, the Moors, the Dales, the Wolds. Black Sheep Brewery. North York Moors Steam Railway (expensive). Gyrocopter lessons. Wildlife and bird parks. Helmsley. The White Horse and Sutton Bank.
I'm about 1 hour from Cambridge and visit often. In normal times there is always a lot going on in the city.It's also a centre of scientific excellence with a fantastic hospital, research centres, and a bit of a Silicon Valley . All this make property very expensive. A new small two bed flat in the newer more modern part of the city near Addenbrooke's is likely to set you back £500, 000.
Love Cambridge, enjoy your stay.
Thank you! Will do!
Bridge of sighs is on the University Backs which is the river Cam that runs past the private areas of the University colleges and can only be accessed by going through the University I think it's St Johns College or you can hire a punt to float underneath it
If you like towns like Cambridge, give Canterbury a go after lockdown, it's a city built within a castle and has one of the oldest cathedrals in the UK