St Edward King and Martyr, Cambridge

Name: St Edward King and Martyr
Address: Peas Hill, Cambridge, CB2 3PP, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1223 362004

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St Edward King and Martyr is a church located on Peas Hill in central Cambridge, England. It is dedicated to Edward the Martyr, who was King of England from 975 until his murder in 978. In 1525 it was at St Edward's that what is said to have been perhaps the first "openly evangelical" sermon of the English Reformation was delivered, and the church is sometimes labelled the "Cradle of the Reformation". ()

Coordinates: 52°12'17"N, 0°7'7"E

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Peas HillMarketCambridge CB2 3PP United Kingdom

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+44 1223 362004

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St Edward King and Martyr – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Petty Cury, King's College Chapel, Market Street, Church of St Mary the Great.

~470 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district
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~450 ftW
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~560 ftNE
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Market Street, Cambridge
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~230 ftN
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
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~490 ftE
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~390 ftSW
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~380 ftN
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Market Hill, Cambridge
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~200 ftSW
Museum, Shopping, Art gallery
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~340 ftSE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge
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~100 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge
1 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.
~160 ftE
City hall
Cambridge Guildhall, Cambridge
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Edward King and Martyr?

Nearby attractions include Peas Hill, Cambridge (1 min walk), Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge (1 min walk), Cambridge Guildhall, Cambridge (1 min walk), St Edward's Passage, Cambridge (1 min walk).

How to get to St Edward King and Martyr by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Edward King and Martyr:

Bus

Corpus Christi Col • Lines: 199 (4 min walk)
St Andrew's Street S1 • Lines: Citi 1 (5 min walk)

Train

Cambridge (28 min walk)