Cambridge, the basics
 Cambridge is a university town rich with history, its colleges having been added over the century by patrons from circles of Royalty and the aristocracy, resulting in an environment that visually reflects the past seven hundred years of European architecture.
The banks of the River Cam, or the "Backs", are blanketed with flowers during the months of summer and spring, making these the ideal seasons for visits. Travellers can treat themselves to first-class accommodations, and a wealth of shopping and entertainment choices, in one of England 's most favourite tourist spots.
CAMBRIDGE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE, Wheeler Street. Tel:
322640.
Provides information on Cambridge and the local events, as well as general information about the surrounding areas. Guide books, postcards, maps and souvenirs can be purchased here. If you are looking for accommodations either in Cambridge or the city in your itinerary, the Centre can make arrangements for you. Tickets for the Guided Walking Tours of Cambridge are sold here.
Open Monday to Friday, 10am-6pm ; Saturdays 10am-5pm . From November to March; Monday to Friday 10am-5.30pm; Saturdays 10am-5pm . Also open on Sundays and Bank Holidays 11am-4pm from Easter to September.
GUIDE FRIDAY TOURISM CENTRE, Cambridge Railway Station. Tel:
362444.
The place to go for general tourist information. Maps, guides, leaflets and souvenirs are also available, as well as "Book-A-Bed-Ahead" arrangements for the next city in your itinerary. Guide Friday Open Top Bus Tour tickets are also sold here.
EMERGENCY:
In an emergency dial 999.
Police, Parkside. Tel: 358966.
Addenbrookes Hospital : Hills Road . Tel: 245151.
Samaritans: 4 Emmanuel Road . Tel: 364455.
CAMBRIDGE CENTRAL LIBRARY:
Lion Yard. Tel: 712000.
Visit the Reference Library for information on events and travel services. Many reference books, as well as maps and souvenirs, are sold the Library shop. Open Monday and Thursday 9.30am-7pm , Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 9.30am-5pm , Wednesday 12noon-7pm.
POST OFFICES:
St. Andrew's Street; King Street ; St. John's Street ; Mill Road . Tel: 08457 223344.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE:
Thomas Cook, 32 Market Hill, Tel: 464147.
American Express, 25 Sidney Street . Tel: 461410.
BANKS (with 24hour cash machines):
Barclays, 15 Benet Street , Tel: 545500;
HSBC, 32 Market Hill, Tel: 546800;
Lloyds TSB, 6 St Andrew's Street and 3 Sidney Street, Tel: 0845 3030105;
NatWest, 56 St Andrew's Street , Tel: 316655;
Royal Bank of Scotland , 82 Hills Road and 28 Trinity Street , Tel: 464424.
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