Histon Road Cemetery, Cambridge

Name: Histon Road Cemetery
Address: Cambridge, United Kingdom

#230 among attractions in Cambridge

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Histon Road Cemetery, formerly Cambridge General Cemetery, is a cemetery in north Cambridge, England, lying off Histon Road, opened in 1842. It is notable as one of only three designs by John Claudius Loudon, who covers it in detail in his influential book On the Laying Out, Planting and Managing of Cemeteries; the other cemeteries associated with Loudon are Bath Abbey Cemetery, and Southampton Old Cemetery. These experiences of practical planning directly affected Loudon's writing on the subject. ()

Coordinates: 52°12'57"N, 0°6'44"E

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Histon Road Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bridge of Sighs, Cambridge Castle, School of Pythagoras, Castle Street Methodist Church.

0.5 miS
Covered arch bridge dating to 1831
Bridge of Sighs, Cambridge
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the prestigious University of Cambridge, the Bridge of Sighs stands as an iconic feature of St John's College. This ornate bridge, constructed in 1831, is a quintessential symbol of Cambridge's rich academic heritage.
~1620 ftS
Forts and castles
Cambridge Castle, Cambridge
8 min walk • Cambridge Castle, also known as Castle Mound, is a historic fortification located in the city of Cambridge, United Kingdom. While the original castle no longer stands, the site is significant as a symbol of the city's medieval past and offers a glimpse into the Norman...
0.4 miS
Theater
School of Pythagoras, Cambridge
11 min walk • The School of Pythagoras is the oldest building in St John's College, Cambridge, and the oldest secular building in Cambridge, England. It is a Grade 1 listed building. The School of Pythagoras was originally built around 1200, before even the University of Cambridge existed. It also predates St John's College, which was founded in 1511.
~1570 ftS
Church
Castle Street Methodist Church, Cambridge
8 min walk • Castle Street Methodist Church is a Methodist church located on Castle Street, Cambridge, England. Castle Street is one of thirteen churches in the Cambridge Methodist Circuit.
0.4 miSE
Bridge
Jesus Lock, Cambridge
11 min walk • Jesus Lock is a lock on the River Cam in the north of central Cambridge, England. This is Lock No. 1 on the navigable portion of the River Cam. It was built in 1836 and is the only lock in the city. Jesus Green Lock Cottage, the former lock-keeper's cottage, is by the lock on Jesus Green.
0.5 miSE
Park
Jesus Green, Cambridge
14 min walk • 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.
0.5 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Universities and schools, Historical place
St John's College, Cambridge
13 min walk • St John's College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge founded by the Tudor matriarch Lady Margaret Beaufort. In constitutional terms, the college is a charitable corporation established by a charter dated 9 April 1511.
~1870 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museum of Cambridge, Cambridge
10 min walk • The Museum of Cambridge, formerly known as the Cambridge & County Folk Museum, is a museum located in Castle Street in central Cambridge, England.
~1790 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Kettle's Yard, Cambridge
9 min walk • Kettle's Yard is an art gallery and house in Cambridge, England. The director of the art gallery is Andrew Nairne. Both the house and gallery reopened in February 2018 after an expansion of the facilities.
0.5 miSE
Church
St Clement's Church, Cambridge
14 min walk • St Clement's is a Church of England parish church in central Cambridge. The church is a Grade II* listed building.
~960 ftSW
Monastery
Cambridge Blackfriars, Cambridge
5 min walk • Cambridge Blackfriars is a priory of the Dominican Order in Cambridgeshire, England. It was established in 1238, dissolved in 1538 and re-established in 1938.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Histon Road Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Cambridge Blackfriars, Cambridge (5 min walk), New Hall Art Collection, Cambridge (5 min walk), Castle Hill, Cambridge (6 min walk), Murray Edwards College, Cambridge (6 min walk).

How to get to Histon Road Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Histon Road Cemetery:

Bus

Histon Road Corner • Lines: Citi 5, Citi 6 (4 min walk)
Shire Hall • Lines: Citi 5, Citi 6 (5 min walk)