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Guide Location: England » Cambridge
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 7
Tour Duration: 1 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 0.2 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 7
Tour Duration: 1 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 0.2 km
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Author: sylvia
Cambridge is a famous English city and thus offers some of the greatest shopping opportunities in England. In the heart of the town, tourists will discover a wide range of small shops and boutiques, as well as some large shopping centers and the well-known Market Square. Explore the specialty shops of Cambridge today.
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) Cambridge University Press Shop
The Cambridge University Press Bookshop is an antique bookseller that has been in operation since 1581. In 1992, the oldest publisher and printer in the world took over the site. The store features outstanding academic and educational selections, stocked in the gigantic bookshop with other new and used books, guidebooks, and maps.
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2) Ryder & Amies
Ryder & Amies is a pleasant shop in the heart of Cambridge. Established over 100 years ago by the Amies family, the store is the main outfitter for the University of Cambridge. Ryder & Amies manufactures and embroiders many goods of original designs for different institutions, both local and foreign.
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3) The Young's
The Young's is a lovely shop that sells gifts for all occasions. From gadgets to unique personalized gifts and birthday cards, The Young's has something to offer for everyone. The prices are also very reasonable and the customer service is excellent.
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4) Indigo Coffee House
The Indigo Coffee House is a cute and popular coffee shop situated in the center of Cambridge University, near King's Parade. Indigo was here long before other well-known coffee houses moved in. The warm and friendly environment attracts both locals and tourists alike, as they enjoy coffee, espresso, or hot chocolate along with home made cakes and other light snacks.
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5) Jim Garrahys
Jim Garrahys is a wonderful fudge kitchen on the busiest street in Cambridge. Garrahys supplies some of the finest and unique fudge, as the wide variety of delicious flavors (about 50 variations) of the fudge is handmade into thick slices on a recipe that dates back to 1850.
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6) Primavera
Primavera Gallery is situated in the heart of Cambridge, opposite of King's College. The gallery opened in 2001 and was established by a man named Jeremy Waller, a collector of British art and antiques. The gallery and shop present some of the finest art and crafts in Britain.
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7) Cambridge Wine Merchants
Cambridge Wine Merchants is a specialty shop and winery at King's Parade. Cambridge Wine Merchants sell an enormous range of alcoholic products, including fine wines, whiskey, and the best Dessert wines in the region. The quality of products is impeccable, selection very diverse, and the customer service is of high quality.
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