~Adam~
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Question, why are the hotels in Cambridge so expensive and already full? Looks like I'll be staying in a nearby town and driving.
Welcome to Cambridge 2014: July 12th
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andojay
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I think it could be because of this
or even this
I don't think it would be for this =/
This one seem likely but it's in another town ..nearby ? (i Wouldn't mind going to the races joey *wink wink *
This event goes over the the weekend
Who knows *shrugs*
I've looked up alternatives for accommodations
- University Room booking (however Saturday Night rooms are limited)
- Speedy booker (University rooms might link to this. I personally haven't used this site before)
- AirBnB (people could book an 'Entire Place' together as some do not charge for Extra people)
- CouchSurfing (need to signup and willing to exchange or something something not sure. never used the site)
- The Visit Cambridge website on accommodation
Just some suggestions...use the points above to your own discretion
~Adam~
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Thanks for all the effort.
RicardoRix
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There are 3 large cheapass style hotels that have been built within the last few years and 1 more currently in build.
You probably want this one: (near the station) and the right side of town I think:
http://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/255/Cambridge-Central-hotel
You probably want this one: (near the station) and the right side of town I think:
http://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/255/Cambridge-Central-hotel
LucidCuber
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I went there last time at it was £82 per night then, it's £98 now.
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Kirjava
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**** trains from manchester jesus christ
mark49152
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Useless air con + windows don't open + plastic mattress protectors = simmer in your own sweat all night.
Cambridge is really terrible for hotels. Anything half decent is pricey. Best value IMO is the Holiday Inn on the A14.
Oh yeah and Kir's right about the trains. Going via London is the best bet from the north (off peak of course).
RicardoRix
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Perhapsbutmaybe.
There is nothing there, and it's out of town which means taxi journeys.
It's possible to walk to and from the train station and to the event from the travel lodge. Plus it at least has a bit of surronding atmosphere and plenty of eateries.
mark49152
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Yeah I wouldn't recommend it unless driving.
kinch2002
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For travel, check national Express or megabus. Can be so much cheaper than trains even if it does take longer
Ollie
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Are there any preliminary schedules yet? I might have to try and get the train there and back for both days
DW9550
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Are there any places outside of Cambridge that are cheap? We need somewhere for 4 people and I'm struggling to find one :/
joey
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Talking to a college event thing, see if we can rent some dorm rooms. Will update ASAP.
Sorry not yet, will try get one up soon.
JediJupiter
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When is the schedule going to be announced/ what time will I need to get there? Also, I may be able to offer a lift if you trust an online stranger and live in Northamptonshire.
LucidCuber
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where abouts in northamptonshire?
JediJupiter
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Sending a PM.
LucidCuber
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Only 19 days and We've barely finished the last one, we really are getting a lot of comps this year.
joey
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I will post the schedule tomorrow.
