In the Middle Ages before all the bridges were built sea going ships could come right into the centre of Cambridge. Many of the first students at the university came directly from the North German cities of the Hanseatic League for the short sea trip was far simpler than the overland trek to Bologna or the Sorbonne in Paris.
If you come to EC Cambridge to study English you can take a great trip down the River Cam on the cruise boat “Georgina” which moors in the centre of town and does regular excursions some including English Cream Teas and Tapas evenings. Study and enjoy at the EC Cambridge.