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Art trails, swimming spots and punt safaris, all easily accessible from Cambridge’s new train station
With Cambridge South about to welcome its first passengers, it’s an ideal time to explore some of the university city’s lesser-known treasures on foot or by public transport
TL;DR
- Cambridge South station opens on June 28, offering a sustainable transport hub with extensive cycle parking.
- The area around Cambridge South is rich in natural beauty, including Grantchester Meadows and Byron's Pool, with opportunities for swimming and wildlife observation.
- Historical sites such as the Trumpington church monuments and David Parr House showcase the city's layered past.
- Public transport like buses and trains allows easy access to attractions like Fen Drayton lakes, Fulbourn fens, and Wandlebury hill fort.
- Cambridge offers a vibrant culinary scene, particularly along Mill Road, with diverse independent eateries.
- Bat safaris and punt tours provide unique ways to experience the local wildlife and landscape along the River Cam.