Castle Hill, Cambridge

Name: Castle Hill
Address: Castle Hill, Cambridge, CB3 0AJ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1223 322640

#113 among attractions in Cambridge

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Facts and practical information

Castle Hill is a knoll located in Cambridge, England, located in the Castle ward of the city. Cambridgeshire County Council's former headquarters, Shire Hall, are located directly adjacent to Castle Hill. ()

Elevation: 75 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°12'46"N, 0°6'46"E

Address

Castle HillCastleCambridge CB3 0AJ United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1223 322640

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Day trips

Castle Hill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bridge of Sighs, Holy Sepulchre, Cambridge Castle, School of Pythagoras.

~1740 ftSE
Covered arch bridge dating to 1831
Bridge of Sighs, Cambridge
9 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.
0.4 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Visitor center
Holy Sepulchre, Cambridge
11 min walk • The Holy Sepulchre, commonly known as the Round Church, stands as a testament to the historical fabric of Cambridge, United Kingdom. This distinctive church, dating back to the 12th century, is one of the only four medieval round churches still in use in England.
~630 ftSE
Forts and castles
Cambridge Castle, Cambridge
4 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...
~1100 ftS
Theater
School of Pythagoras, Cambridge
6 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.
~520 ftS
Church
Castle Street Methodist Church, Cambridge
3 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.
~1800 ftE
Bridge
Jesus Lock, Cambridge
9 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.
~1560 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture, Universities and schools, Historical place
St John's College, Cambridge
8 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.
~850 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museum of Cambridge, Cambridge
5 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.
~740 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Kettle's Yard, Cambridge
4 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.
~1780 ftSE
Church
St Clement's Church, Cambridge
9 min walk • St Clement's is a Church of England parish church in central Cambridge. The church is a Grade II* listed building.
0.4 miS
Library
Wren Library, Cambridge
11 min walk • The Wren Library is the library of Trinity College in Cambridge. It was designed by Christopher Wren in 1676 and completed in 1695.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Castle Hill?

Nearby attractions include Castle Street Methodist Church, Cambridge (3 min walk), Cambridge Castle, Cambridge (4 min walk), St Peter's Church, Cambridge (4 min walk), St Giles' Church, Cambridge (4 min walk).

How to get to Castle Hill by public transport?

The nearest stations to Castle Hill:

Bus

Shire Hall • Lines: Citi 5, Citi 6 (1 min walk)
St Peter's Street • Lines: Citi 5, Citi 6 (4 min walk)