Barnwell Priory, Cambridge

Name: Barnwell Priory
Address: Cambridge, United Kingdom

#147 among attractions in Cambridge

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Barnwell Priory was an Augustinian priory at Barnwell in Cambridgeshire, founded as a house of Canons Regular. The only surviving parts are 13th-century claustral building, which is a Grade II* listed, and remnants found in the walls, cellar and gardens of Abbey House. ()

Coordinates: 52°12'35"N, 0°8'20"E

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AbbeyCambridge United Kingdom

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Barnwell Priory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Parker's Piece, The Grafton, Cambridgeshire Rowing Association, Abbey Stadium.

0.6 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Park
Parker's Piece, Cambridge
17 min walk • Parker's Piece is a renowned public park located in the heart of Cambridge, United Kingdom, and is widely recognized as the birthplace of modern Association Football. Encompassing an area of 25 acres, this flat and open space has been an integral part of the city's...
~1560 ftSW
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...
0.4 miW
Sport venue, Sport
Cambridgeshire Rowing Association, Cambridge
11 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...
0.7 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Abbey Stadium, Cambridge
17 min walk • Abbey Stadium, a quintessential sports venue located in the historic city of Cambridge, United Kingdom, serves as the home ground for Cambridge United Football Club. Nestled within the Cambridgeshire landscape, the stadium has become a focal point for local sports...
0.6 miW
Park
Christ's Pieces, Cambridge
17 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...
~1490 ftNE
Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum
Cambridge Museum of Technology, Cambridge
8 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.
~720 ftNW
Bridge
Elizabeth Way, Cambridge
4 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.
0.6 miS
Cemetery
Mill Road Cemetery, Cambridge
17 min walk • Mill Road Cemetery is a cemetery off Mill Road in the Petersfield area of Cambridge, England. Since 2001 the cemetery has been protected as a Grade II Listed site, and several of the tombs are also listed as of special architectural and historical interest.
0.5 miW
Church
Wesley Methodist Church, Cambridge
14 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.
0.6 miNW
Bridge
Victoria Avenue Bridge, Cambridge
16 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.
~1030 ftNE
Park
Logan's Meadow, Cambridge
5 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Barnwell Priory?

Nearby attractions include Elizabeth Way, Cambridge (4 min walk), Logan's Meadow, Cambridge (5 min walk), Christ Church Cambridge, Cambridge (8 min walk), Cambridge Museum of Technology, Cambridge (8 min walk).

How to get to Barnwell Priory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Barnwell Priory:

Bus

Elizabeth Way • Lines: 11 (2 min walk)
River Lane • Lines: 11 (4 min walk)

Train

Cambridge (28 min walk)
Cambridge North (34 min walk)