Wednesday 6 June 2007

The Magic of Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire is one of the most visited counties in England, with millions of tourists arriving every year from all corners of the world.

Cambridge, perhaps the most famous Cambridgeshire city represents just a small part of what this county has to offer. There are three other major cities, Peterborough, Huntingdon and Ely each with their own fascinating blend of history and culture that are equally worth a visit. The famous horse racing town of Newmarket lies on the edge of the Cambridgeshire/Suffolk border and is just 20 minutes drive from Cambridge.

There is a huge choice of places to stay in the county, including quality hotels, and friendly b&bs and guesthouses. Alternatively, if you prefer self-catering accommodation, there are numerous, campsites and other forms of self catering accommodation to choose from.

While you enjoy your stay in Cambridgeshire you will no doubt want to sample some of the many activities and take in some of the sights including The Cambridge Colleges and Ely Cathedral.

Perhaps you want to spend a lazy day punting on the River Cam or hire a bicycle and take in the wonder and beauty of the surrounding fens.

To help you plan the perfect holiday the Cambridgeshire Tourist Guide is a comprehensive online guide that includes accommodation, dining, what to do and where to shop.

Tuesday 5 June 2007

The Cambridge Strawberry Fair

Cambridgeshire is a fantastic county with many things to be proud of. As Managing Director of the Cambridgeshire Tourist Guide I take a vested interest in the tourist industry, what effects it and what can be done to generate more for this county's important tourist economy.

I took great interest in reports following this weekends Strawberry Fair that some people chose to spoil what is a traditionally a community event by getting blind drunk and holding impromptu raves on the surrounding street corners.

Surely this will only succeed in driving people away from the fair and what is a traditional date in the Cambridge calendar.

Is this a sign that the fair is no longer holding the interest of the younger generations, or merely another comment on the social status of the country as a whole?