Selwyn College, Cambridge

Name: Selwyn College
Address: Grange Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DQ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1223 335846

#92 among attractions in Cambridge

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Selwyn College, Cambridge is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. The college was founded in 1882 by the Selwyn Memorial Committee in memory of George Augustus Selwyn, the first Bishop of New Zealand, and subsequently Bishop of Lichfield. It consists of three main courts built of stone and brick along with several secondary buildings, including adjacent townhouses and lodges serving as student hostels on Grange Road, West Road and Sidgwick Avenue. The college has some 60 fellows and 110 non-academic staff. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°12'4"N, 0°6'27"E

Address

Grange RoadNewnhamCambridge CB3 9DQ United Kingdom

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+44 1223 335846

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Selwyn College – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Backs, Primavera, Mathematical Bridge, Cambridge Arts Theatre.

~1780 ftNE
Park, Nature and wildlife
The Backs, Cambridge
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cambridge, The Backs offers a tranquil retreat from the bustling city streets, a verdant park that runs along the backside of several of the historic Cambridge colleges. This picturesque area features manicured lawns, elegant gardens, and the...
0.5 miNE
Museum, Shopping, Art gallery
Primavera, Cambridge
13 min walk • Primavera, nestled in the historic heart of Cambridge, United Kingdom, stands as a beacon of artistic expression and cultural sophistication. This esteemed art gallery is renowned for showcasing an eclectic mix of contemporary and traditional art, offering a platform...
~1740 ftE
Wooden footbridge with a unique design
Mathematical Bridge, Cambridge
9 min walk • The Mathematical Bridge is an iconic wooden bridge located in the heart of Cambridge, United Kingdom, connecting two parts of Queens' College over the River Cam. Despite its name, the bridge is famed not for its mathematical significance but for its distinctive design...
0.5 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge
14 min walk • Cambridge Arts Theatre is a 666-seat theatre on Peas Hill and St Edward's Passage in central Cambridge, England. The theatre presents a varied mix of drama, dance, opera and pantomime.
~1770 ftNE
Bridge
King's College Bridge, Cambridge
9 min walk • King's College Bridge is the eighth river Cam bridge overall and the fourth bridge on its middle upstream in Cambridge. In the 15th century there was built the first wooden bridge, the current stone structure designed famous British architect William Wilkins in 1818 and it was constructed by Francis Braidwood in 1819.
~710 ftE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Museum of Classical Archaeology, Cambridge
4 min walk • The Museum of Classical Archaeology is a museum in Cambridge, run by the Faculty of Classics of the University of Cambridge, England. Since 1983, it has been located in a purpose-built gallery on the first floor of the Faculty of Classics on the Sidgwick Site of the University.
~1610 ftN
Library
Cambridge University Library, Cambridge
8 min walk • Cambridge University Library is the main research library of the University of Cambridge. It is the largest of the over 100 libraries within the University.
~520 ftNE
Library
Faculty of Law, Cambridge
3 min walk • The Faculty of Law, Cambridge is the law school of the University of Cambridge. The study of law at the University of Cambridge began in the thirteenth century.
0.5 miNE
Nightlife
The Eagle, Cambridge
13 min walk • The Eagle is a Grade II listed public house in Cambridge, England which opened in 1667 as a coaching inn. It is the second oldest pub in Cambridge, after the Pickerell Inn.
~1660 ftE
Universities and schools, Historical place, Cafeteria
Queens' College, Cambridge
9 min walk • Queens' College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. Queens' is one of the oldest colleges of the university, founded in 1448 by Margaret of Anjou, and has some of the most iconic and recognisable buildings in Cambridge.
~1690 ftNW
Universities and schools, Architecture
Robinson College, Cambridge
9 min walk • Robinson College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. Founded in 1977, Robinson is one of the newest Oxbridge colleges and is unique in having been intended, from its inception, for both undergraduate and graduate students of both sexes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Selwyn College?

Nearby attractions include Sidgwick Site, Cambridge (2 min walk), Seeley Historical Library, Cambridge (2 min walk), Marshall Library of Economics, Cambridge (2 min walk), Pendlebury Library of Music, Cambridge (2 min walk).

How to get to Selwyn College by public transport?

The nearest stations to Selwyn College:

Bus

University Library • Lines: U (4 min walk)
West Road • Lines: U (5 min walk)