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Among the culture and history of beautiful Cambridge is a fantastic range of shopping to rival any city high street. The Grafton Centre has a range of famous brand shops, as well as cafes and restaurants when you need a quick shopping break.

Enjoy the best of shopping on the doorstep of Clayton Hotel Cambridge. With a range of great brands and delicious food court, the Grand Arcade is the ideal spot to satisfy your shopping needs, all just a short 15-minute walk from the hotel.

A lively venue for racing, enjoy regular race-meets and special race days such as Gin & Fizz race day, Comic-Con race day and Midsummer’s race day.

If you’re looking for live music, entertainment and great atmosphere, Cambridge Junction is just a 10-minute walk from Clayton Hotel Cambridge. The venue is well known for hosting comedy, theatre, dance and live music nights.

Enjoy family fun and interactive learning at the Cambridge Science Centre, where kids of all ages can learn more about the planet and human life.

The University of Cambridge, founded in 1209, is the second oldest university, which also is home to eight museums and the botanic gardens. The museums within the grounds are a fantastic place to explore the history of Cambridge, Britain and world artifacts.

Explore nature in the heart of the city at the Botanic Gardens. The famous gardens hold over 8,000 different plant species from around the world and is a wonderful oasis in the historic city of Cambridge.

Explore Cambridge from a different point of view – floating down the river! Relax on one of the famous punt tours while the experts navigate you through the historical city by boat.

The Fitzwilliam Museum holds a fascinating collection of antiques and artefacts from the Roman, Ancient Greek and Egyptian eras. The museum is a 19-minute walk from Clayton Hotel Cambridge or accessible by U Universal bus.