With its blend of the historic setting, beautiful scenery and famous attractions, Cambridgeshire makes for the ideal getaway for couples, families or friends looking for a mix of serious chillaxing and memorable ‘stuff’ to do. There’s plenty to see and do on a shorter weekend break and a great choice of places to eat and drink.
Fancy getting out and about? Cambridge has some ideal bite-sized attractions year-round you can enjoy on a shorter break such as a trip to the Market Square, taking in a performance at the Cambridge Arts Theatre or trying punting – a leisurely cruise on the river. Or simply wander around. Cambridge is absolutely gorgeous and a lot of fun to explore.
Romantic Weekend Getaways
There’s nothing quite like arriving at a hot tub lodge destination for the first time with your significant other. A break starting on Friday gives you plenty of time to spend together, even if it’s back to work on Monday (boooo!) If you’re good at keeping secrets, you could even make a lodge break a surprise for a special occasion or even a valentine’s gift.
Going with family and kids
If your little people are over five, they might get a kick out of exploring the ‘mini swimming pool’ and causing havoc in the hot tub. My two can’t wait to get into them as soon as we arrive. Whether you’re planning a relaxing short break, or are going to plan out your itinerary with military precision, Norfolk caters nicely to both kinds of shorter breaks.
Dog-approved weekend fun
If a weekend away wouldn’t be complete without bringing along the 4-legged member of the family, Cambridgeshire is known as a pet-friendly place to visit, with plenty of parks and outdoor spaces where you can unleash the beast and let them enjoy their pup holiday too. Not all lodges allow pets so just check before booking and find out if there are extra costs involved for bringing a dog while you’re on.
10 quick options to do on a weekend break in Cambridge
- Visit the stunning University of Cambridge – A world-renowned university with a rich history and iconic buildings, including King’s College Chapel. Enjoy the incredible setting on your break without doing the years of study.
- Ely Cathedral – A magnificent cathedral with a rich history and stunning stained-glass windows.
- The Fitzwilliam Museum – A world-renowned art museum featuring collections of art and antiquities from across the world.
- The River Cam – A popular destination for punting and scenic walks, offering beautiful views of the city and countryside.
- Wimpole Estate – A magnificent country house and estate with beautiful gardens, parkland and farmland.
- The Imperial War Museum Duxford – A museum dedicated to military aviation history, with a large collection of aircraft and exhibits.
- Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill – A beautiful estate with gardens, a mill and a Jacobean-style house.
- The Scott Polar Research Institute – A museum dedicated to the polar regions, with a collection of artefacts, photographs and archival material.
- Whipple Museum of the History of Science – A museum dedicated to the history of science, with a collection of scientific instruments, books and manuscripts.
- visit the Mathematical Bridge – See if you can spot this ingenious wooden bridge while you’re on holiday. The bridge was designed in 1748 by William Etheridge.
