Cambridge's Bridge Street blends history, shopping and punting views

Summarised from Cambridgeshire Live's report · Updated 17 Oct, 10:44 · Archive

Bridge Street in central Cambridge offers historic buildings, shops, restaurants and views of the River Cam and punting.

Bridge Street in central Cambridge runs between Magdalene Street and Sidney Street in the north of the city centre. The street hosts numerous restaurants, pubs and shops, with dining options including Galleria and the Kobe Steakhouse, and retailers ranging from Lilac Rose, offering gifts, to Sevenwolves, a men's clothing shop.

The street is rich in history, with many buildings retaining their original structures. Parts of it still contain 16th century timber-framed buildings, which are considered rare. The entire west side is dominated by St John's College, founded in 1511, one of Cambridge University's oldest colleges.

Bridge Street is also home to the Round Church (formally The Holy Sepulchre), one of Cambridge's most popular tourist attractions. The church has been visited by notable figures including Bill Gates, the Dalai Lama and actor Daniel Craig. The street's proximity to the River Cam provides easy access to punting, a traditional Cambridge activity.

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• The Cambridge street filled with historic sights and glimpses of puntingThe street also features a church that James Bond actor Daniel Craig has visitedCambridgeshire Live · 17 Oct, 10:03

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