England is a part of United Kingdom and one of the largest and most developed European countries. Economically England is very strong and is the home to several industries that contribute significantly to the economic growth of the country. England is also a major center for international trading and business and has also got tremendous importance as for several sports and cultural venues. The country is also very popular in the world as an important center for higher education. But apart from all these, England is also a major international tourist destination. Tourist attractions in large n umbers are scattered all over England and most of the English cities earn huge revenue by serving international and intercontinental tourists. Cambridge is one such English city which has got several tourist attractions. Cambridge,which is very popular throughout the world as a major hub for higher education for the renowned Cambridge university, is and old university town in England and also the administrative center for Cambridgshire county. Cambridge is situated 80 kms North-east of London and comprises several small towns and villages. The renowned Cambridge University is one of the greatest Cambridge attractions but apart from that, there are several other heritage sites, castles, ancient monuments, theme parks, museums in the city which enjoy the status of major Cambridge attractions.
Museums are standing tall here and there in Cambridge and houses unique exhibits that which you would surely like to see. Large number of international and intercontinental tourists gather in the museums because these are the most important Cambridge attractions. The details of some of the museums and other Cambridge attractions are given below:
- Sedgwick Museum: One of the oldest museums in Cambridge is the Sedgwick Museum inside which you would find more than one million fossils some of which are even more than 3000 years old. The fossils include ammonites, giant marine reptiles, dinosaurs and hippopotamus. The museum was started in the year 1728 with the fossil collection of Dr john Woodward. Inside the Sedgwick Museum you would also find Charles Darwin's Beagle rocks. The new mineral gallery and gemstones would surely attract your eyes and mind.
- Cambridge & County Folk Museum: For more than 60 years, the Cambridge & County Folk Museum has been entertaining tourists. The Cambridge & County Folk Museum provides a clear view into the history of Cambridge and the local, people. The museum is situated in former White Horse Inn, which is a timber-framed building. You would find Cambridge & County Folk Museum in the most ancient part of the city.
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