Ascension Parish Burial Ground, Cambridge

Name: Ascension Parish Burial Ground
Address: All Souls Lane, Cambridge, CB3 0EA, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1223 322640

#46 among attractions in Cambridge

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Ascension Parish Burial Ground, Cambridge

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Facts and practical information

The Ascension Parish Burial Ground, formerly known as the burial ground for the parish of St Giles and St Peter's, is a cemetery off Huntingdon Road in Cambridge, England. Many notable University of Cambridge academics are buried there, including three Nobel Prize winners. ()

Coordinates: 52°13'3"N, 0°5'60"E

Address

All Souls LaneCastleCambridge CB3 0EA United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1223 322640

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Ascension Parish Burial Ground – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cambridge Castle, School of Pythagoras, Castle Street Methodist Church, St John's College.

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St John's College, Cambridge
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Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Giles' Church, Cambridge
20 min walk • The Church of St Giles is a Grade II*-listed church in Cambridge, England. It is a Church of England parish church in the Parish of the Ascension of the Diocese of Ely, located on the junction of Castle Street and Chesterton Road. It was completed and consecrated by the Bishop of Ely in 1875, to replace an earlier church founded in 1092.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Ascension Parish Burial Ground open?

Ascension Parish Burial Ground is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Ascension Parish Burial Ground?

Nearby attractions include Storey's Way, Cambridge (7 min walk), Churchill College, Cambridge (8 min walk), Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge (8 min walk), Cambridge Observatory, Cambridge (10 min walk).

How to get to Ascension Parish Burial Ground by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ascension Parish Burial Ground:

Bus

All Souls Lane • Lines: Citi 5, Citi 6 (3 min walk)
Richmond Road • Lines: Citi 5, Citi 6 (6 min walk)