Chambers Institution, Peebles

Name: Chambers Institution
Address: Area Library Chambers Institution High Street, Peebles, EH45 8AG, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1721 724820

#9 among attractions in Peebles

Specialty museum, Museum, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

The Chambers Institution is a municipal structure in the High Street in Peebles, Scotland. The structure, which was designed to accommodate a library, a museum, an art gallery and Peebles Burgh Hall, is a Category A listed building. ()

Coordinates: 55°39'5"N, 3°11'22"W

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Area Library Chambers Institution High StreetPeebles EH45 8AG United Kingdom

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+44 1721 724820

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Chambers Institution – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: John Buchan Way, Neidpath Castle, Venlaw, Peebles Old Parish Church.

1.4 miSW
Hiking, Hiking trail
John Buchan Way, Peebles
36 min walk • The John Buchan Way is a walking route from Peebles to Broughton in the Scottish Borders, a distance of approximately 22 km. The route is waymarked in both directions, and was opened in spring 2003.
1 miW
Historical place, Reportedly haunted, Forts and castles
Neidpath Castle, Peebles
26 min walk • Neidpath Castle is an L-plan rubble-built tower house, overlooking the River Tweed about 1 mile west of Peebles in the Borders of Scotland. The castle is both a wedding venue and filming location and can be viewed by appointment.
0.5 miN
Forts and castles
Venlaw, Peebles
13 min walk • Venlaw Castle, also known as Smithfield Castle, lies north of Peebles on the Edinburgh Road in the Borders of Scotland. Since 1949, it has been operated as a hotel. It was designated in 1971 as a Category A listed building.
~730 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Peebles Old Parish Church, Peebles
4 min walk • The Old Parish Church of Peebles is one of several Christian churches in Peebles, Borders, Scotland. It is a congregation of the Church of Scotland. Dedicated on 29 March 1887, it lies at the end of the High Street. The church was constructed between 1885 and 1887 at a cost of £9,500.
~790 ftSW
Bridge
Tweed Bridge, Peebles
4 min walk • The Tweed Bridge is a stone-built road bridge of five spans over the River Tweed in Peebles, in the Scottish Borders.
1.2 miW
Bridge
Neidpath Viaduct
32 min walk • Neidpath Viaduct, occasionally known as the Queen's Bridge, consists of eight stone skew arches and was built to carry the Symington to Peebles branch line of the Caledonian Railway over the River Tweed to the south-west of Neidpath Castle.
~490 ftNE
55°39'8"N • 3°11'15"W
Eastgate Theatre & Arts Center, Peebles
3 min walk • Concerts and shows, Cinema, Performing arts
~1870 ftE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Whitestone Park, Peebles
10 min walk • Whitestone Park is a sports ground in Peebles, Scottish Borders, Scotland, used for football and cricket. It has been the home ground of Peebles Rovers F.C. since 1906, including when they were members of the Scottish Football League between 1923 and 1926, and is also used by Peebles County Cricket Club.

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Which popular attractions are close to Chambers Institution?

Nearby attractions include Eastgate Theatre & Arts Center, Peebles (3 min walk), Peebles Old Parish Church, Peebles (4 min walk), Tweed Bridge, Peebles (4 min walk), Venlaw, Peebles (13 min walk).