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Tesco opened its 2000th Express store in Cambridge in March 2023

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On the 1st of March 2023 Tesco announced the opening of its 2,000th Express store in Lion Yard shopping centre, Cambridge. This significant milestone reflects Tesco’s commitment to serving customers wherever, whenever and however they want to shop and supports its ambition to be the UK’s most convenient retailer.

Tesco first launched the Express format in 1994 with the new, 'smaller format' designed to bring value to more customers in more locations and has now expanded the format with nearly 80% of the UK now within 10 minutes of an Express store.

• The store is located on Petty Cury, which is part of the Lion Yard shopping centre, Cambridge.

• The store will be open seven days a week, from 7am to 11pm.


Best of British! Tesco launches dedicated page to champion fresh British produce in April 2024

Tesco PLC

11 April 2024

Tesco launched the - Best of British - page on the company's groceries website to help customers support British farmers
More than 500 British products will be available in total, including hundreds of locally produced products. The page is the latest move by Tesco to help support its dedicated British farmers and producers. Tesco, British agriculture’s biggest customer, has launched a dedicated ‘Best of British’ page on its groceries website, making it even easier for customers across the UK to shop the best British grown and produced food, and support British farmers and producers in the process. The site brings together more than 500 British products, including hundreds of locally produced items, allowing Tesco’s online customers to browse and pick their favourites.

Customers will be able to shop the best quality, affordable fresh produce, including fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products, as well as browse a range of recipes inspired by traditional British favourites, including a Spring potato salad, and apple and berry crumble.

The Best of British page is now live on the Tesco groceries website: British seasonal produce – meat, fish, fruit and veg – Tesco Groceries - Tesco Groceries Products displayed on the page will vary depending on seasonal availability and local and regional ranging in a customer’s local store.

For more information on how Tesco is supporting its British farmers and producers visit the Tesco plc website.


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Cambridge is one of the world's oldest university towns. Established in 1209, the first 'college' was formed in 1284 following receipt of a Royal Charter from King Edward 1. Endowed with natural beauty, gems include the backs facing the river and the beautiful River Cam, itself, which is ideal for both punting and boat racing. Book lovers will find over 100 libraries here and even the original manuscript of A. A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh.

In 1953, the Eagle Pub, a well-studied venue of Cambridge scientists Francis Crick and James Watson was where their announcement that DNA contained genetic information was made.

Today, Cambridge is home to over 30 colleges. World class degrees, summer school courses and online education programmes offer up a myriad of study opportunities - including from the renowned Judge Business School.

Visit: Heritage City Cambridge


River Cam Punting

 

Cambridge Punt Company.

The number one Punting Company in Cambridge. Relax in comfortable, well maintained Punts, whilst trained and knowledgable punting staff guide you along the picturesque River Cam.

Punting in Cambridge is the ultimate way to enjoy the sights, with the River Cam passing through the picteresque heart of Cambridge’s University campus affording unique views of the most famous Colleges. Chauffeured punting tours begin opposite Magdalane College Gardens and commence up through St John’s College, Trinity College, Trinity Hall, Clare College, Kings’ and Queens’ Colleges. 

2 Quayside, Cambridge, CB5 8AB, UK.

Website: Cambridge Punt Company

 

The Fitzwilliam Museum

 

Fitzwilliam Museum.

The Fitzwilliam Museum is home to over half a million artworks and its collection traverses from 2500 BC to today. The museum's origins date back to 1816 when the 7th Viscount Fitzwilliam of Merrion bequeathed his estates collections of art, books and music to the University of Cambridge.

The Museum's public opening was in 1848 and today the Museum has one of the finest collections of paintings, prints and drawings in Britain. Famous artists on display include Picasso, Monet, Rubens, Constable, and Breughel. Among the thousands of wonderful exhibits on display, it is also known for its antiquities collections sourced from Egypt, Greece, Rome, Cyprus and the near east.


Visit: The Fitzwilliam Museum