Murray Edwards College, Cambridge

Name: Murray Edwards College
Address: Huntingdon Road, Cambridge, CB3 0DF, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1223 762100

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Murray Edwards College is a women-only constituent college of the University of Cambridge. It was founded as "New Hall" in 1954. Like most Cambridge colleges, it did not bear a benefactor's name. This situation changed in 2008 following a donation of £30 million by alumna Ros Edwards and her husband Steve Edwards to secure the future of the college as a college at the University of Cambridge in perpetuity. In recognition of this, New Hall was renamed Murray Edwards College, honouring the first President, Dame Rosemary Murray and the donors. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°12'51"N, 0°6'27"E

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Huntingdon RoadCastleCambridge CB3 0DF United Kingdom

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+44 1223 762100

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Murray Edwards College – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miSE
Covered arch bridge dating to 1831
Bridge of Sighs, Cambridge
14 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.
~1870 ftSE
Forts and castles
Cambridge Castle, Cambridge
10 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...
0.4 miSE
Theater
School of Pythagoras, Cambridge
11 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.
0.4 miNW
Cemetery
Ascension Parish Burial Ground, Cambridge
10 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.
~1690 ftSE
Church
Castle Street Methodist Church, Cambridge
9 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.
0.5 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Universities and schools, Historical place
St John's College, Cambridge
13 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.
0.4 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museum of Cambridge, Cambridge
10 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.
~1890 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Kettle's Yard, Cambridge
10 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.
0.6 miSE
Church
St Clement's Church, Cambridge
15 min walk • St Clement's is a Church of England parish church in central Cambridge. The church is a Grade II* listed building.
~400 ftE
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.
~1290 ftSE
Park
Castle Hill, Cambridge
7 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Murray Edwards College?

Nearby attractions include New Hall Art Collection, Cambridge (2 min walk), Cambridge Blackfriars, Cambridge (2 min walk), St Edmund's College, Cambridge (3 min walk), Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge (3 min walk).

How to get to Murray Edwards College by public transport?

The nearest stations to Murray Edwards College:

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Histon Road Corner • Lines: Citi 5, Citi 6 (4 min walk)
Fitzwilliam College • Lines: Citi 5, Citi 6 (4 min walk)