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St John's College


Cambridge Town Guide, St John's College, 15K

St John's College is located on the banks of the River Cam, just north of Trinity College.

It was founded in the early 16th century by Lady Margaret Beaufort, Henry VII's mother, and her coat of arms can be seen above the main entrance.

It is most famous for the fact that it spans the River Cam, with two bridges linking the two sides of the college.

One of these is the Bridge of Sighs, a replica of the more famous Venice original. Unfortunately the bridge isn't open to the public, but you can get an excellent view of it from St John's Bridge to the south.


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St Mary's Church


The lovely Great St Mary's Church is located on Trinity Street, in the city centre. It is the city's main church, and is also the adopted church of the University so you may also hear it referred to as University Church.

A church was first built on the site in the 11th century, but the building you see today dates from the 15th century. It was built in the Perpendicular style and the interior is noted for its spacious atmosphere.

Today the church is a popular tourist attraction for you can climb up to the top of the church tower for some excellent views across the city.

Great St Mary's Church is open to the public daily, but opening hours vary according to day and time of year so do check in advance. Admission is free, but there is a charge of around £1 to climb the tower.


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Sedgwick Museum


Cambridge Town Guide, Sedgwick Museum, Dinosaur, 11K

Cambridge's Sedgwick Museum is located on Downing Street, next door to Corpus Christi College.

Named after the famous 19th century geologist Adam Sedgwick, it is home to the oldest collection of geological finds in the world, and includes among other things a vast array of fossils and dinosaur skeletons.

The museum is open from 9am to 5pm Mondays to Fridays and from 10am to 1pm on Saturdays. Admission is free.


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Senate House


Senate House is located on Kings Parade, opposite Kings College Chapel.

The building dates from the 18th century and was designed by the renowned architect James Gibbs in the classical style.

The building holds a special place in University life for this is where many formal functions, including the annual graduation ceremonies, are held.

Unfortunately for visitors to Cambridge, Senate House is not open to the public, so you will have to make do with admiring the exterior.


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