West Road, Cambridge

Name: West Road
Address: West Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom

#155 among attractions in Cambridge

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West Road is located in western Cambridge, England. It links Grange Road to the west with Queen's Road to the east. The road is north of Sidgwick Avenue and the Sidgwick Site, a major site of the University of Cambridge, currently under redevelopment. Facilities on West Road include the Cambridge University Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Music, the Faculty of English and the Department of Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic, and the West Road Concert Hall. ()

Coordinates: 52°12'8"N, 0°6'26"E

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West RoadNewnhamCambridge United Kingdom

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West Road – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Backs, Primavera, Mathematical Bridge, Cambridge Arts Theatre.

~1530 ftNE
Park, Nature and wildlife
The Backs, Cambridge
8 min walk • 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...
0.5 miE
Museum, Shopping, Art gallery
Primavera, Cambridge
12 min walk • Primavera, nestled in the historic heart of Cambridge, United Kingdom, stands as a beacon of artistic expression and cultural sophistication. This esteemed art gallery is renowned for showcasing an eclectic mix of contemporary and traditional art, offering a platform...
~1720 ftE
Wooden footbridge with a unique design
Mathematical Bridge, Cambridge
9 min walk • The Mathematical Bridge is an iconic wooden bridge located in the heart of Cambridge, United Kingdom, connecting two parts of Queens' College over the River Cam. Despite its name, the bridge is famed not for its mathematical significance but for its distinctive design...
0.5 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge
14 min walk • Cambridge Arts Theatre is a 666-seat theatre on Peas Hill and St Edward's Passage in central Cambridge, England. The theatre presents a varied mix of drama, dance, opera and pantomime.
~1610 ftE
Bridge
King's College Bridge, Cambridge
8 min walk • King's College Bridge is the eighth river Cam bridge overall and the fourth bridge on its middle upstream in Cambridge. In the 15th century there was built the first wooden bridge, the current stone structure designed famous British architect William Wilkins in 1818 and it was constructed by Francis Braidwood in 1819.
~940 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Museum of Classical Archaeology, Cambridge
5 min walk • The Museum of Classical Archaeology is a museum in Cambridge, run by the Faculty of Classics of the University of Cambridge, England. Since 1983, it has been located in a purpose-built gallery on the first floor of the Faculty of Classics on the Sidgwick Site of the University.
~1210 ftN
Library
Cambridge University Library, Cambridge
6 min walk • Cambridge University Library is the main research library of the University of Cambridge. It is the largest of the over 100 libraries within the University.
~510 ftE
Library
Faculty of Law, Cambridge
3 min walk • The Faculty of Law, Cambridge is the law school of the University of Cambridge. The study of law at the University of Cambridge began in the thirteenth century.
0.5 miE
Nightlife
The Eagle, Cambridge
12 min walk • The Eagle is a Grade II listed public house in Cambridge, England which opened in 1667 as a coaching inn. It is the second oldest pub in Cambridge, after the Pickerell Inn.
~400 ftS
Universities and schools, Historical place
Selwyn College, Cambridge
2 min walk • Selwyn College, Cambridge is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. The college was founded in 1882 by the Selwyn Memorial Committee in memory of George Augustus Selwyn, the first Bishop of New Zealand, and subsequently Bishop of Lichfield.
~1620 ftE
Universities and schools, Historical place, Cafeteria
Queens' College, Cambridge
8 min walk • Queens' College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. Queens' is one of the oldest colleges of the university, founded in 1448 by Margaret of Anjou, and has some of the most iconic and recognisable buildings in Cambridge.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to West Road?

Nearby attractions include Pendlebury Library of Music, Cambridge (1 min walk), Seeley Historical Library, Cambridge (2 min walk), Divinity Faculty Library, Cambridge (2 min walk), Selwyn College, Cambridge (2 min walk).

How to get to West Road by public transport?

The nearest stations to West Road:

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University Library • Lines: U (3 min walk)
West Road • Lines: U (3 min walk)