ROMANTIC OUTINGS
4 Picnic on the riverbank Jesus Green and Midsummer Common offer expansive green spaces perfect for a romantic picnic or leisurely stroll. Look out for grazing cows on the common – quirky, charming and easy to Instagram! Mill Pond is another lovely spot to relax and watch punts go by. Nearby, The Anchor pub is an attractive riverside spot for a romantic drink or meal, where you can sit outside with views of the water. 5 Settle into a bookshop If books are your thing, you’ll be thrilled to find plenty of intimate booksellers tucked away in Cambridge side streets – the Haunted Bookshop, Bodies in the Bookshop and antiquarian books at G David Bookseller on St Edward’s Passage. Waterstones even has its own coffee shop, which is handy. They’re the perfect place to exchange meaningful glances with a like- minded bookworm and proven to cultivate enduring new love. 6 Cambridge at night After sunset, as dusk settles, stroll through the cobbled streets and along the river to see the city bathed in warm, golden light. The reflections on the water and LOVE TO LOOK Delicious afternoon tea for two at Fitzbillies is perfect for Valentine’s or Galentine’s (below), meander through the market stalls hand in hand (top) or browse a cute bookstore (right)
quiet of the evening make this an especially romantic experience when the weather is fine. Finish with a cosy pint in one of the city’s amazing pubs or cocktail bars. 7 Explore the market stalls The cobbled streets of Cambridge are a fabulous treasure trove of exciting places to pick up bargains, explore artisanal foods and handmade curios, grab street food and buy a bunch of flowers for your partner. 8 Share sweet nothings Cambridge has some amazing little chocolate shops and ice cream parlours where you can enjoy sweet treats with a close friend. Try the creamy gelato at Jack’s, Aromi or Benets cafe on King’s Parade in summer, or sample a hot chocolate slathered in whipped cream at Café au Chocolat on Green Street. 9 Book concert tickets Forget the chocolates – music provides more nourishment for love! The city is blessed with music venues of all varieties, from West Road Concert Hall where the Cambridge Philharmonic play, to Cambridge Junction and Cambridge Corn Exchange, where you can see a mix of both new bands and big names. 10 Pop into a cosy cafe Our favourite coffee shops in the city include not just the big chains, but the independent names too – Hot Numbers, Stir, Benets, Espresso Library, Cafe Foy and Fitzbillies among them. “Over the years, we’ve had lots of wedding proposals in Fitzbillies,” says owner Alison Wright. “We’ll often then make the wedding cake, and sometimes the christening cakes too! It’s an honour to be part of these special moments in people’s lives.”
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