Cambridge: Park
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Parker's Piece
Parker's Piece is a renowned public park located in the heart of Cambridge, United Kingdom, and is widely recognized as the birthplace of modern Association Football. Encompassing an area of 25 acres, this flat and open space has been an integral part of the city's...
The Backs
Nestled in the heart of Cambridge, The Backs offers a tranquil retreat from the bustling city streets, a verdant park that runs along the backside of several of the historic Cambridge colleges. This picturesque area features manicured lawns, elegant gardens, and the...
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Large heritage garden with glasshouses Nestled in the historic city of Cambridge, the Cambridge University Botanic Garden is a verdant oasis that spans an impressive 40 acres. As a crucial element of the university's research infrastructure, this garden is not only a place of beauty but also of scientific...
Wimpole Estate
Nestled in the heart of the Cambridgeshire countryside, Wimpole Estate is a remarkable testament to England's rich historical tapestry. This grand estate, managed by the National Trust, encompasses a majestic mansion, a working farm, and a sprawling parkland, offering...
Christ's Pieces
Nestled in the heart of Cambridge, United Kingdom, Christ's Pieces is a Victorian park that offers a picturesque respite from the bustling city life. Renowned for its well-manicured lawns and vibrant flowerbeds, this public park is a popular spot for both locals...
Trinity Great Court
Great Court is the main court of Trinity College, Cambridge, and reputed to be the largest enclosed courtyard in Europe. The court was completed by Thomas Nevile, master of the college, in the early years of the 17th century, when he rearranged the existing buildings to form a single court.
Jesus Green
Jesus Green is a park in the north of central Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, north of Jesus College. Jesus Ditch runs along the southern edge Jesus Green.
Nine Wells
Nine Wells is a 1.2 hectare Local Nature Reserve east of Trumpington, on the southern outskirts of Cambridge. It is owned and managed by Cambridge City Council. The site is a small area of woodland surrounded by agricultural land.
Logan's Meadow
Logan's Meadow is a 1.1 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Cambridge. It is owned by Cambridge City Council and managed by the council together with City Greenways Project.
Grantchester Meadows
Grantchester Meadows is an open space in Grantchester, to the south of the city of Cambridge. It is part of the broad green flood plain from the pubs in Grantchester to the Ditton Plough, comprising Grantchester Meadows, The Lammas Land, the Backs, Jesus Green, Midsummer Common, and Stourbridge Common.
Cherry Hinton Hall
Cherry Hinton Hall is a house and park in Cherry Hinton, to the south of Cambridge, England. The house and grounds are owned and managed by Cambridge City Council. The Hall hosts the annual Cambridge Folk Festival that draws thousands to the park. During the summer Cherry Hinton Hall is popular including with young families.
Skaters' Meadow
Skaters' Meadow is a 2 hectare nature reserve in Cambridge. It is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. The meadow is flower-rich wet grassland. Flora include common spotted orchids, cuckooflowers, meadowsweets, marsh-marigolds and ragged-robins.
Bramblefields
Bramblefields is a 2.1 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Cambridge. It is owned and managed by Cambridge City Council. The site in the middle of a residential area has grassland, scrub and a pond with invertebrates such as frogs and newts.
Midsummer Common
Midsummer Common is an area of common land in Cambridge, England. It lies northeast of the city centre on the south bank of the River Cam. The common borders the River Cam and houseboats are often moored on the common's bank. The boathouses of most of the colleges of Cambridge University are on the opposite bank.
Castle Hill
Castle Hill is a knoll located in Cambridge, England, located in the Castle ward of the city. Cambridgeshire County Council's former headquarters, Shire Hall, are located directly adjacent to Castle Hill.
Coldham's Common
Coldham's Common is a 49.3 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Cambridge. It is owned and managed by Cambridge City Council. This site has areas of unimproved grassland, which have anthills of yellow meadow ants. There is also scrub and woodland.
Coe Fen
Coe Fen is a semi-rural meadowland area to the east of the River Cam in the south of the city of Cambridge, England. It lies at the back of Peterhouse to the north, the Fitzwilliam Museum, and The Leys School to the south.
Paradise Local Nature Reserve
Paradise is a 2.2 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Newnham, a suburb of Cambridge. It is owned and managed by Cambridge City Council. This site on the west bank of the River Cam has marshland and wet woodland with mature willows. Flora include butterbur, and the reserve has the uncommon musk beetle, which lays its eggs in the willows.
West Pit
West Pit is a 4.3 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Cherry Hinton, on the south-eastern outskirts of Cambridge. It is part of the Cherry Hinton Pit biological Site of Special Scientific Interest, which includes the neighbouring East Pit.
Limekiln Close and East Pit
Limekiln Close and East Pit is a 10 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Cherry Hinton, on the south-eastern outskirts of Cambridge. It is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire as Cherry Hinton Chalk Pits.
Trumpington Meadows
Trumpington Meadows Country Park is a 58 hectare nature reserve in Trumpington in Cambridgeshire. It is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
Sheep's Green and Coe Fen
Sheep's Green and Coe Fen is a 16.9 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Cambridge. It is owned and managed by Cambridge City Council.
Barnwell West
Barnwell West is a 3.8 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Cambridge. It is managed by Cambridge City Council. This is a linear site along Coldhams Brook, which is managed to encourage water voles.
Barnwell East
Barnwell East is a 2.6 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Cambridge. It is owned and managed by Cambridge City Council. The site has woodland, a pond, scrub and grassland.
Byron's Pool
Byron's Pool is a 4.4 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Grantchester in Cambridgeshire. It is managed by Cambridge City Council and the City Greenways Project. The site is named after Lord Byron, who used to swim in the water. It is a pool and adjacent woodland next to the River Cam and Trumpington Meadows.
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