Overview:
Located just 50 miles away from London, a stag night in Cambridge is a perfect choice. The quaint, rural feel to the city is enjoyed by both old and young and with a good selection of bars and restaurants there is a wide choice for a stag party. With fabulous architecture and historical remains dotted all over the city, there are lots of things to discover on a stag weekend in Cambridge.
Getting Around:
Cambridge is a very easy city to reach with bus and rail services linking the city to London and other major cities throughout the UK. If you do decide to travel by car, the city offers a park and ride service to encourage motorists to park on the edge of the city and use public transport to travel in. Once in the city it is small enough to travel to most places by foot. Cycling is also popular and taxis are available if you need a little helping hand back to your hotel after your stag night.
Must See/Must Do:
A stag party in Cambridge will be spoilt for choice on things to see and do. A selection includes:
• Go punting along the River Cam
• Enter the pub challenge treasure hunt – popular with stag parties in the winter months
• Visit one of the many museums or art galleries
• Visit the Corn Exchange – the largest entertainment venue in Cambridge
• Take a tour around the university library
• Sign up for one of the city’s ghost tours – a must for stag parties!
• Spend a day at the horse races
History and Culture:
Cambridge is renowned for the culture and history that stems from its University. The city was born when students fled from Oxford after a dispute and established their own university in 1209 and since then the university has become more famous than the city itself.
Throughout history the city has been used in a number of novels by authors including Douglas Adams and Sylvia Plath. stag parties in Cambridge will be amazed at the number of people who came from the city including Olivia Newton-John, Pink Floyd and Muse, whilst the university gave us Stephen Hawking and Sir Issac Newton. Cambridge is steeped in culture and what better time to visit than for one of the yearly festivals?! Other popular activities include a visit to one of the many theatres, art galleries or museums in the city
Nightlife:
Characteristic of a student metropolis there are lots of pubs in the city. stag parties in Cambridge will find the nightlife to be quite quiet though, especially when compared to other cities in the UK. However there are some fantastic places to spend your stag night. For indie and alternative music lovers, Kambar is a popular hangout; as is Fez a Moroccan themed club.
Eating and Drinking:
The selection of eateries in Cambridge is endless guaranteeing there is something for every member of your stag party. Food is generally served in a laid back atmosphere with popular choices including De Luca Cucina – a modern Italian restaurant and cocktail bar, and Fitzbillies – the oldest craft bakery in the city serving snacks, lunch and dinner.
Sport:
The main sporting event in Cambridge is the Oxford vs. Cambridge boat race. The city has a popular rowing team and hundreds of people can be found watching the team’s races. Other popular sports in the city include rugby, football, baseball and real tennis.