Cambridge Blackfriars, Cambridge

Name: Cambridge Blackfriars
Address: Buckingham Rd, Cambridge, CB3 0DD, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1223 741251

#107 among attractions in Cambridge

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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. It continues to operate as a Dominican priory and, in 2000, became the novitiate house of the English Province of the Order of Preachers. ()

Established: 1238 (786 years ago)Coordinates: 52°12'50"N, 0°6'33"E

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Buckingham RdCastleCambridge CB3 0DD United Kingdom

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+44 1223 741251

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Cambridge Blackfriars – 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
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.
~1470 ftSE
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...
~1730 ftSE
Theater
School of Pythagoras, Cambridge
9 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
12 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.
~1300 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.
0.5 miE
Bridge
Jesus Lock, Cambridge
13 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.
0.4 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Universities and schools, Historical place
St John's College, Cambridge
11 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.
~1650 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.
~1510 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.
~880 ftSE
Park
Castle Hill, Cambridge
5 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 Cambridge Blackfriars?

Nearby attractions include New Hall Art Collection, Cambridge (2 min walk), St Edmund's College, Cambridge (2 min walk), Murray Edwards College, Cambridge (2 min walk), Castle Hill, Cambridge (5 min walk).

How to get to Cambridge Blackfriars by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cambridge Blackfriars:

Bus

Histon Road Corner • Lines: Citi 5, Citi 6 (3 min walk)
Shire Hall • Lines: Citi 5, Citi 6 (4 min walk)