Hughes Hall Boat Club, Cambridge

Name: Hughes Hall Boat Club
Address: Cambridge, United Kingdom

#261 among attractions in Cambridge

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Hughes Hall Boat Club is the rowing club for members of Hughes Hall, Cambridge. HHBC houses its boats in the Emmanuel boathouse. HHBC has a history of consistently impressing on several fronts. It has risen rapidly through the Cambridge College rowing ranks since its inception in the 1970s to become one of the most successful clubs on the river, frequently winning the prestigious accolade of Blades in the annual Lent and May Bumps Regatta. The Men's first crew won blades in the May Bumps in 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014 and 2019. ()

Founded: 1992 (32 years ago)Coordinates: 52°12'39"N, 0°8'4"E

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West ChestertonCambridge United Kingdom

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Hughes Hall Boat Club – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Grafton, Cambridgeshire Rowing Association, Christ's Pieces, All Saints' Church.

~1470 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Grafton, Cambridge
8 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...
~1130 ftW
Sport venue, Sport
Cambridgeshire Rowing Association, Cambridge
6 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...
0.5 miSW
Park
Christ's Pieces, Cambridge
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cambridge, United Kingdom, Christ's Pieces is a Victorian park that offers a picturesque respite from the bustling city life. Renowned for its well-manicured lawns and vibrant flowerbeds, this public park is a popular spot for both locals...
0.5 miW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
All Saints' Church, Cambridge
13 min walk • All Saints' is a church on Jesus Lane in central Cambridge, England, which was built by the architect George Frederick Bodley. The church was constructed in stages between 1863 and 1870 and is a notable example of English Gothic Revival style.
0.5 miW
Park
Jesus Green, Cambridge
13 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.
0.4 miE
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.
~500 ftE
Bridge
Elizabeth Way, Cambridge
3 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.
0.4 miSW
Church
Wesley Methodist Church, Cambridge
11 min walk • Wesley Methodist Church is a Methodist church located next to Christ's Pieces in central Cambridge, England. The church was founded in 1913 "to attract and retain, and not repel, the young Methodists who come to this University", in the words of the then President of the Wesleyan Methodist Conference.
0.4 miNW
Bridge
Victoria Avenue Bridge, Cambridge
11 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.
~1510 ftE
Park
Logan's Meadow, Cambridge
8 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.
~1100 ftS
Church
Christ Church Cambridge, Cambridge
6 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hughes Hall Boat Club?

Nearby attractions include Elizabeth Way, Cambridge (3 min walk), Barnwell Priory, Cambridge (6 min walk), Christ Church Cambridge, Cambridge (6 min walk), Midsummer Common, Cambridge (7 min walk).

How to get to Hughes Hall Boat Club by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hughes Hall Boat Club:

Bus

Napier Street • Lines: 11 (5 min walk)
Elizabeth Way • Lines: 11 (7 min walk)

Train

Cambridge (30 min walk)
Cambridge North (36 min walk)