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Cambridge Landmarks and Cambridge Monuments
(Cambridge, England)



Cambridge is an important, historic city and Cambridge is crammed full of spectacular landmarks and monuments. Famous throughout the country, many of these Cambridge landmarks and Cambridge monuments date back many hundreds of years and are in remarkable condition.

Here are some of the top landmarks and monuments to visit when staying in the historic city of Cambridge.




Cambridge Landmarks and Monuments: Audley End House and Gardens - Audley Road, Saffron Walden, Cambridgeshire, CB11 4JF, England
Tel: +44 (0)1799 522842
Situated in southern Cambridgeshire, Audley End House and Gardens is a stunning Jacobean mansion that was originally built for Thomas Howard, the admiral who commanded the British fleet against the Armada. Later owned by King Charles II in 1669, this is one of the most important Cambridge landmarks and is full of interesting period features. Now owned by English Heritage, attractions at Cambridge's Audley End House and Gardens include numerous paintings, antique furniture, landscaped gardens designed by Capability Brown, ponds, a picturesque stretch of the River Cam, a historic bridge and Palladian teahouse, a formal parterre garden, a gift shop, a café and a picnic area.
Cambridge landmark open: April to September, Wednesday to Monday - gardens 10:00 to 18:00, house 12:00 to 17:00
October, Thursday to Monday - gardens 10:00 to 17:00, house 10:00 to 16:00
Cambridge landmark admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens, children under five years old are free

Cambridge Landmarks and Monuments: Castle Hill - Castle Street, Cambridge, CB3 0AJ, England
tel: +44 (0)1223 322640
Castle Hill is located in central Cambridge, close to Cambridge's Magdalene College and the River Cam. Once one of the most important Norman defensive outlooks in Cambridge, Castle Hill now offers spectacular panoramic views of Cambridge and the surrounding area.
Cambridge landmark open: daily

Cambridge Landmarks and Monuments: Hemingford Grey Manor House - Church Lane, Hemingford, Huntingdon, PE18 9AL, England
Tel: +44 (0)1480 463134
Hemingford Grey Manor House is a glorious Cambridge building that was built in the mid-12th century. This important Cambridge landmark has an interesting history and was lovingly restored during the early 20th century. With landscaped gardens, Hemingford Grey Manor House is located in the Huntingdon area of Cambridge and guided tours are available.
Cambridge landmark admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens
Cambridge landmark open: daily - 10:00 to 18:00, guided tours should be booked in advance

Cambridge Landmarks and Monuments: Hughes Hall - Mortimer Road, Cambridge, CB1 2EW, England
Tel: +44 (0)1223 334898
Hughes Hall is a historic building in central Cambridge and is the oldest Cambridge University graduate college. Founded in 1885, Cambridge's splendid Hughes Hall in named after the college's first principal, Miss Hughes, and features impressive architecture.
Cambridge landmark open: hours vary
Cambridge landmark admission: free

Cambridge Landmarks and Monuments: Peterhouse - Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1RD, England
Tel: +44 (0)1223 338200
Peterhouse is situated in central Cambridge and was founded in the late-13th century. With a number of historic Cambridge college buildings, Peterhouse features detailed architecture, period details and gardens.
Cambridge landmark open: hours vary
Cambridge landmark admission: free

Cambridge Landmarks and Monuments: Oliver Cromwell's House - 29 St. Mary's Street, Ely, CB7 4HF, England
Tel: +44 (0)1353 662062
Oliver Cromwell is one of the most famous, historic people to live in the Cambridge area and he made his home in Ely, on the outskirts of Cambridge. The Oliver Cromwell House dates back to the 16th century and features lavishly decorated rooms, filled with period features. Over the years, this important and impressive Cambridge landmark has also been a Cambridge brewery, a Cambridge vicarage and is now home to the Ely Tourist Information office, which is full of useful tourist information about other landmarks and monuments in the Cambridge area.
Cambridge landmark open: daily - 10:00 to 18:00
Cambridge landmark admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens and children

Cambridge Landmarks and Monuments: Senate House - Senate House Hill, Cambridge, CB2 1TS, England
Built in the early 18th century, the stunning Cambridge Senate House is one of the most important landmarks in central Cambridge. With manicured lawns, paved areas, period features and baroque-style architecture, Senate House is home to many Cambridge University ceremonies.
Cambridge landmark open: daily
Cambridge landmark admission: free

Cambridge Landmarks and Monuments: Sidgwick Site - Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 9DA, England
Tel: +44 (0)1223 322640
Sidgwick Site is situated in central Cambridge, close to Cambridge city centre. This important Cambridge landmark features a number of imposing, modern buildings built in the mid-19th century, including the Law Faculty building, which was designed by Norman Foster, who was the architect of the nearby London Stansted Airport.
Cambridge landmark open: daily
Cambridge landmark admission: free

Cambridge Landmarks and Monuments: Trinity Hall - Trinity Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1TJ, England
Tel: +44 (0)1223 332500
Founded in the mid-14th century, Cambridge's stunning Trinity Hall in one of the most important landmarks in central Cambridge. With wonderful, detailed architecture and landscaped gardens, Trinity Hall is close to the River Cam and has been home to many famous alumni.
Cambridge landmark open: daily
Cambridge landmark admission: free

Cambridge Landmarks and Monuments: Cambridge University Library - West Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DR, England
Tel: +44 (0)1223 333030
The Cambridge University Library, complete with its outstanding tower, has become one of the major landmarks in central Cambridge. Built in the 1930s, attractions at the Cambridge University Library include a number of historic Cambridge documents and artefacts, an enormous collection of books and temporary exhibits throughout the Cambridge year.
Cambridge landmark open: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 18:00, Saturday - 09:00 to 12:30
Cambridge landmark admission: free

Cambridge Landmarks and Monuments: Wimpole Hall Estate - Arrington, Cambridgeshire, SG8 0BW, England
Tel: +44 (0)1223 207257
The historic Cambridgeshire Wimpole Hall Estate is located close to Cambridge and dates back to the 18th century. With formal Dutch gardens, large areas of parkland and woodlands, Wimpole Hall Estate is the largest house in Cambridgeshire and is often home to large open-air concerts during the summer months, which culminate in spectacular fireworks displays. Wimpole Hall Estate is now managed by the National Trust and features lakes, avenues of trees, interesting walks, a walled vegetable garden and in the spring, thousands of daffodils.
Cambridge landmark open: hall, March, Saturday and Sunday - 13:00 to 17:00, April to October, Tuesday to Thursday, Saturday and Sunday - 13:00 to 17:00, November - Tuesday to Thursday, Saturday and Sunday - 13:00 to 16:00
Park and gardens - daily, dawn to dusk
Cambridge landmark admission: charge, discounts available children, park - free

Cambridge Landmarks and Monuments: Chilford Hall Vineyard - Balsham Road, Linton, CB1 6LE, England
Tel: +44 (0)1223 895 600
Chilford Hall Vineyard is located on the south side of Cambridge, in a particular scenic setting in the Linton area of Cambridge. Producing many top wines, Cambridge's renown Chilford Hall Vineyard features guided tours, wine tasting, a gift shop, a café and a number of wine-related events.
Cambridge landmark admission: free, guided tours - charge
Cambridge landmark open: daily - 11:00 to 17:30

Cambridge Landmarks and Monuments: Fen Rivers Way - River Cam, Cambridge, CB3 9AH, England
Tel: +44 (0)1223 322640
The Fen Rivers Way is a wonderful pathway that follows Cambridge's River Cam to the Ely area nearby Cambridge. Stretching for around 80 km / 50 miles, the Fen Rivers Way passes through many scenic areas of Cambridge and there are a number of popular Cambridge public houses along the way.
Cambridge landmark open: daily
Cambridge landmark admission: free

Cambridge Landmarks and Monuments: Stretham Old Engine - Stretham, Ely, CB7 4HL, England
Tel: +44 (0)1353 649210
Featuring a tall chimney, this Victorian steam pumping engine was built in the mid-19th century and was used to drain the fenlands. The Stretham Old Engine is located on the outskirts of Cambridge, in the Ely area of Cambridge.
Cambridge landmark open: Sunday and Monday - 11:30 to 17:00
Cambridge landmark admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens

 
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