The University is comprised of 31 colleges, which are essentially communities of students. Most of the colleges are enclosed by a large wall within which you can see, dormitories, a dining hall, library and chapel. In terms of architecture and arrangement, the colleges are very similar so will visit one,usually Kings College with its magnificent 16th Century Chapel.

In addition to the colleges, there are administrative buildings, museums and schools to see, including the site of the Cavendish Laboratory. It was here prominent scientists including Ernest Rutherford,Francis Crick and James Watson carried out pioneering discoveries.

Ely

At a height of 26 metres above sea level, the small city of Ely is the highest point in the wetlands known as the Fens. Before draining the Fens in the from 18th century onwards, Ely was an island and a busy trading centre linked by several rivers. It is famous for the cathedral, the origins of which date back to 672 when a monastery was established. The present Cathedral, known as the Ship of the Fens, was built, extended and improved over several centuries with oldest construction being 11th Century. The church has a unique central octagonal tower dating from the 14th Century.