Leper Chapel, Cambridge

Name: Leper Chapel
Address: Newmarket Rd, Cambridge, CB5 8JJ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1223 243830

#136 among attractions in Cambridge

Church, Romanesque architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Leper Chapel in Cambridge, also known as the Leper Chapel of St Mary Magdalene, is a chapel on the east side of Cambridge, England, off Newmarket Road close to the railway crossing at Barnwell Junction. It dates from about 1125. ()

Coordinates: 52°12'54"N, 0°9'10"E

Address

Newmarket RdAbbeyCambridge CB5 8JJ United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1223 243830

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Day trips

Leper Chapel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Grafton, Cambridgeshire Rowing Association, Abbey Stadium, Cambridge City Cemetery.

1 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Grafton, Cambridge
26 min walk • The Grafton is a bustling shopping centre located in the historic city of Cambridge, United Kingdom. Established in 1983, this retail hub has become an integral part of the city's shopping landscape, offering a wide range of stores and services to both locals...
1 miW
Sport venue, Sport
Cambridgeshire Rowing Association, Cambridge
26 min walk • Nestled on the banks of the River Cam in the historic city of Cambridge, United Kingdom, the Cambridgeshire Rowing Association stands as a testament to the city's deep-rooted affinity for the sport of rowing. This prestigious venue is not just a hub for aquatic...
~1130 ftS
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Abbey Stadium, Cambridge
6 min walk • Abbey Stadium, a quintessential sports venue located in the historic city of Cambridge, United Kingdom, serves as the home ground for Cambridge United Football Club. Nestled within the Cambridgeshire landscape, the stadium has become a focal point for local sports...
0.7 miE
Cemetery
Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridge
18 min walk • Cambridge City Cemetery is the main burial ground for the city of Cambridge in Cambridgeshire. It is to the north of the city, at the junction of Newmarket Road and Ditton Lane, near to Cambridge Airport.
0.4 miSW
Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum
Cambridge Museum of Technology, Cambridge
11 min walk • The Cambridge Museum of Technology is an industrial heritage museum situated in Cambridge, England. The original building, a Scheduled Ancient Monument, housed a combined sewage pumping and waste destructor station built in 1894.
0.7 miW
Bridge
Elizabeth Way, Cambridge
19 min walk • Elizabeth Way is a road in northeast Cambridge, England. It is designated the A1134 and forms part of Cambridge's inner ring road. At the northern end is a roundabout forming a junction with Milton Road. Near the north end is another roundabout linking with Chesterton Road to the west.
1.2 miW
Bridge
Victoria Avenue Bridge, Cambridge
30 min walk • Victoria Bridge is a single-arch road bridge across the River Cam in Cambridge, England. It carries Victoria Avenue. Immediately to the north is Chesterton Road and a major junction with Victoria Road and Milton Road.
0.5 miW
Park
Logan's Meadow, Cambridge
14 min walk • Logan's Meadow is a 1.1 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Cambridge. It is owned by Cambridge City Council and managed by the council together with City Greenways Project.
1 miSW
Church
Christ Church Cambridge, Cambridge
25 min walk • Christ Church Cambridge is a Church of England parish church in central Cambridge, between Newmarket Road and the Grafton Centre. The church is within the conservative evangelical tradition and participates in the Reform movement. The current vicar is Steve Midgley.
1 miW
Church
St Laurence's Church, Cambridge
27 min walk • The Church of St Laurence is a Roman Catholic church in Cambridge, England. Dedicated to St Laurence of Rome, it is part of the Diocese of East Anglia, within the Province of Westminster.
0.6 miN
Park
Bramblefields, Cambridge
17 min walk • Bramblefields is a 2.1 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Cambridge. It is owned and managed by Cambridge City Council. The site in the middle of a residential area has grassland, scrub and a pond with invertebrates such as frogs and newts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Leper Chapel?

Nearby attractions include Beth Shalom Reform Synagogue, Cambridge (9 min walk), Cambridge Museum of Technology, Cambridge (11 min walk), Logan's Meadow, Cambridge (14 min walk), Coldham's Common, Cambridge (16 min walk).

How to get to Leper Chapel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Leper Chapel:

Bus

Ditton Walk • Lines: 11 (5 min walk)
Stanley Road • Lines: 11 (9 min walk)

Train

Cambridge North (19 min walk)