Cambridge is one of the finest cities in Britain, with a heady mix of
ancient charm and world-leading hi-tech industries. The
ancient colleges within the
University of Cambridge are intermngled with the city centre shops
and are a few minutes walk from the RIver Cam and the world-famous
Backs.
Things to do in Cambridge when you're not at the Conference
Well, the most obvious things are to visit the Colleges and walk round the historic centre of the city. Cambridge is a unique and beautiful city. Visit Cambridge, the official tourist information website, describes Cambridge as ...'home of the famous University, carols in King's College Chapel and punting on the river Cam. Cambridge is a compact cosmopolitan city with outstanding architecture old and new. The beauty of its ancient centre is preserved with its walkable medieval streets, college courts, gardens and bridges.'
Look at the
Visit Cambridge website which
gives you up-to-the-minute information on events, films, music and art in
and around Cambridge. Or if you prefer to discuss your plans
person-to-person you can walk into the Cambridge Visitor Information Centre,
situated at Peas Hill, Cambridge CB2 3AD and meet their helpful
staff. (Telephone: 0871 226 8006).
Other sites are
Local secrets,
Cambridge Openguides
Weather in Cambridge during the conference
Throughout the month of August daytime temperatures will generally reach
highs of around 22°C that's about 72°F. At night the average minimum
temperature drops down to around 15°C, that's 59°F.In recent times the
highest recorded temperature in August has been 37°C that's 99°F, with the
lowest recorded temperature 5°C, about 41°F.
It is expected to rain on 9 days in August.
The average daily relative humidity for August is around 66%.
The average daily wind speed in August has been around 14 kph, that’s the
equivalent to about 9 mph, or 8 knots. In recent years the maximum
sustained wind speed has reached 54 kph, that’s the equivalent of around 33
mph, or 29 knots.
Five-day weather forecast for Cambridge