

Mathematical Bridge Tours and Activities
Stroll along the riverfront or take a punting tour along Cambridge’s River Cam and you’ll be sure to see the Mathematical Bridge, one of the city’s most photographed landmarks. The humble wooden footbridge crosses the river between the old and new buildings of the Queens College, and dates back to the 18th century.
Popular legend dictates that the bridge was the masterwork of Cambridge University alumni Isaac Newton, who built it to illustrate his theories of force and gravity, using only wood and no nuts, bolts or metal framework. In reality, the bridge was built by James Essex in 1749 to a design by William Etheridge. Officially called the ‘Wooden Bridge’, the Mathematical Bridge earned its famous nickname thanks to its impressive engineering design – using straight timber arranged in a series of tangents to create a self-supporting arc.
The bridge that stands today was actually rebuilt in 1905, but it’s become so well known that a replica has even been built at Oxford University, Cambridge’s notorious rival.
Tours and Activities to Experience Mathematical Bridge
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Distanced | Cambridge University Punting & Walking Tour Led By Alumni

Punting Tour in Cambridge

Distanced | Cambridge University College Walking Tour Led By University Alumni

Private 2-Hour Cambridge Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide

Private | Cambridge University College Walking Tour Led By University Alumni

Cambridge University & City Tour With University Alumni Guide

Private Chauffeur Punt Tour

Walking Tour of the Sights and Highlights of Cambridge

Private | Student-Guided Cambridge Punting Tour With Pro Photographer

Private Virtual Walking and Punting Tour of Cambridge

Distanced | Student-Guided Punting Tour With Private Sections

Cambridge University Group Tour With University Alumni Guide

Best Highlights of Cambridge Tour: Colleges, Culture, Cuisine and Classes

Private | Punting & Walking Tour Of Cambridge University Led By Alumni

Private | Punting & Walking Tour Led By University Alumni & Pro Photographer
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