St Edmund's College, Cambridge

Name: St Edmund's College
Address: Mount Pleasant, Cambridge, CB3 0BN, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1223 336250

#164 among attractions in Cambridge

Universities and schools, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

St Edmund's College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge in England. Founded in 1896, it is the second-oldest of the four Cambridge colleges oriented to mature students, which accept only students reading for postgraduate degrees or for undergraduate degrees if aged 21 years or older. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°12'47"N, 0°6'30"E

Address

Mount PleasantCastleCambridge CB3 0BN United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1223 336250

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Day trips

St Edmund's College – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bridge of Sighs, Cambridge Castle, School of Pythagoras, Ascension Parish Burial Ground.

0.4 miSE
Covered arch bridge dating to 1831
Bridge of Sighs, Cambridge
12 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.
~1480 ftE
Forts and castles
Cambridge Castle, Cambridge
8 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...
~1600 ftSE
Theater
School of Pythagoras, Cambridge
8 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.
0.5 miNW
Cemetery
Ascension Parish Burial Ground, Cambridge
13 min walk • 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.
~1280 ftSE
Church
Castle Street Methodist Church, Cambridge
7 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.
0.4 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Universities and schools, Historical place
St John's College, Cambridge
10 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.
~1610 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museum of Cambridge, Cambridge
8 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.
~1460 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Kettle's Yard, Cambridge
8 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.
0.5 miSE
Church
St Clement's Church, Cambridge
13 min walk • St Clement's is a Church of England parish church in central Cambridge. The church is a Grade II* listed building.
0.5 miSE
Library
Wren Library, Cambridge
13 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.
~330 ftNE
Monastery
Cambridge Blackfriars, Cambridge
2 min walk • Cambridge Blackfriars is a priory of the Dominican Order in Cambridgeshire, England. It was established in 1238, dissolved in 1538 and re-established in 1938.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Edmund's College?

Nearby attractions include Cambridge Blackfriars, Cambridge (2 min walk), New Hall Art Collection, Cambridge (3 min walk), Murray Edwards College, Cambridge (3 min walk), Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge (4 min walk).

How to get to St Edmund's College by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Edmund's College:

Bus

Histon Road Corner • Lines: Citi 5, Citi 6 (4 min walk)
Shire Hall • Lines: Citi 5, Citi 6 (5 min walk)