Timeline
14:46
Grab a drink at The Eagle. This is the pub where Watson and Crick worked on DNA, and where American airmen burned their names into the roof during the war. It is a short walk from the start, giving you time to settle in before the main event.
15:31
Walk to Parker's Piece. One of the best known open spaces in Cambridge, it is bordered by Park Terrace, Regent Terrace, Parkside and Gonville Place. It is a quiet, expansive green perfect for watching the day wind down.
16:16
Watch the sun set toward the SW. The golden light starts about 15:17, leading into the sunset at 16:16. The open space offers unobstructed views of the sky changing colour over the city.
16:46
End the evening at Champion Of The Thames. This old style pub in the centre of town features a blazing fireplace in the winter. It is one of the few pubs to sell a local cider rather than mass-produced stuff. Note that on a January weekday it opens at 16:00, so you will arrive just in time for the evening service.
Local tip
Check the route from The Eagle to Parker's Piece as directions are not provided. The walk is short but requires navigating central Cambridge streets.
Check before you go
- Champion Of The Thames opens at 16:00 on weekdays in January. If you arrive earlier, The Eagle is open all day.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Cambridge (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).