Cambridge population : 100000
you can get up to Cambridge easily by train from liverpool Street Station in Central London. Situated in the east of England' it is famous for its university which started in the 13th century. Cambridge is a smaller town than Oxford and many of its population work for the university,but it is also an important market town. Cambridge has a rich cultural life with cinemas,theatres and restaurants, and visitors should certainly visit the university colleges,some of which are very old. Where to stay in Cambridge: The University Arms Hotel.