Life in Cambridge

In 1858 John Ruskin opened the School of Art in Cambridge, laying the foundation for our University's Cambridge Campus located in the heart of the city centre on East Road.

Cambridge is a city renowned worldwide for its educational history, exquisite ancient architecture and huge cultural appeal. From Newton's law of universal gravitation to the discovery of the structure of DNA by Crick and Watson, Cambridge has profoundly helped to shape the world as we know it and as a student here you can fully appreciate and immerse yourself in this world-famous centre for learning.

For a walking tour of Cambridge: www.tourist-tracks.com/tours/cambridge

Key Attractions

There are too many attractions in Cambridge to list in such a small place; highlights include: punting on the Cam, the Grasshopper Clock, Botanic Garden, Fitzwilliam Museum...why not take a look at www.visitcambridge.org to get a flavour of what's on offer.

Shopping

For seasoned shopaholics The Grand Arcade is an exciting shopping development in the heart of Cambridge offering a mix of 52 designer and high street retailers. Just a few minutes walk from our campus is another major shopping complex, the Grafton Centre, which also hosts one of the city's cinemas.

Sports and Leisure

Looking after your body whilst stimulating your mind is the perfect cocktail to success long-term so why not live like a true Cambridian and get cycling? Cambridge is a city of cyclists and bicycles can be hired from numerous locations around the city. Or why not look at the eclectic and exciting range of sports societies on-campus that our Students Union provide? www.angliastudent.com

Cambridge offers a wealth of sports clubs, swimming pools, public tennis courts and sports centres so there is really no excuse not to get active! www.cambridge.gov.uk/sport

The Arts/Nightlife

With a lively student nightlife of bars, restaurants and clubs the city is home to several famous venues including the Corn Exchange, The Junction, the Cambridge Arts Theatre, the ADC Theatre, and Anglia Ruskin's own Mumford Theatre. There is an annual programme of events from the Film Festival and the Folk Festival to the Bumps and the Beer Festival! Take a look at the Arts Council for more.

Open-Top Bus Tour

Why not come along to our Open Day and experience Cambridge with our complimentary, 45 minute open-top bus tour. The bus takes you on a round trip to all the sites ranging from the historic city centre to all the best places to shop.