Location: Cambridge
Top Things to do in Cambridge
The 10 Best Sacred & Religious Sites in Cambridge, England
Cambridge might be best known for its university, home to some of the world’s greatest minds (Milton, Darwin, Hawking, etc.). But there’s a vibrant theater and arts scene here as well, and you’ll find fantastic contemporary restaurants mixed in with traditional pubs. Climb the tower of Great St. Mary’s Church for sweeping views of the city.
Restaurants in Cambridge
1. Cambridge Mosque
2. Central mosque Cambridge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Njhggfff
Visited this splendid mosque on a warm September day. As you enter the mosque, immediately you are in the beautiful Islamic garden sorrounded by trees, plants and a water fountain/ oasis. Very peaceful and relaxing as it opens after 11.30am. A great way to start the day before prayer times. We entered the inside of the mosque at 1pm due to covid restrictions. Staff were very helpful. Had our temperature checked, signed in and all other precautions were taken before entering the prayer hall. Architecture in the main prayer hall was stunning beautiful. This mosque is Europe’s first eco mosque. Lovely place for prayer and contemplation.
3. King's College Chapel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,323 reviews
This imposing English Gothic structure was built between 1446 and 1515, and is the site where many great scholars were educated.
Reviewed By JimMeager - Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom
We had originally planned for the four of us to attend choral evensong and were queuing outside in the very chilly evening breeze having arrived slightly early. As we waited, a verger in full robes came along the length of the queue explaining that we would soon be admitted into the cosy and warm environment of the chapel and further that, because it was the Feast of St. Andrew, the service would be a full sung eucharist. This was an amazing and completely unexpected bonus. We all found the service and world class choral accompaniment a very moving experience. I doubt that any of us will ever forget it. Thankyou choristers, priest and servers for allowing us the privilege of worshipping with you.
4. Emmanuel College
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Part of the University of Cambridge, this college was founded by Sir Walter Mildmay in 1584 on the site of a former priory of the Dominican Order, known as the Black Friars or Preachers.
Reviewed By 978JohnB - Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Besides visiting for the wonderful architecture and the history of the college, Emmanuel has some wonderful trees in its gardens, these are worth a visit in themselves. Each garden has magnificent trees, to the left of the chapel there is a tunnel which leads under Emmanuel Sreet to a court with yet more. A very useful tree map can be downloaded from the Emmanuel site but I reccomend you also take a tree recognition book.
5. Cambridge Hebrew Congregation Synagogue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Regular Friday night, Shabbat morning and Sunday morning services are held through the year at Cambridge's orthodox synagogue, which is a member of the Board of Deputies of British Jews.
6. Great St Mary's Church (Church of England)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 328 reviews
Overlooking the market place in the centre of Cambridge, this beautiful church dates back to 1205 - even older than the University of Cambridge! Great St Mary's was built, rebuilt, burned and built again over the centuries. The current building is largely Tudor. King Henry VII donated 100 oak trees to build its roof and Queen Elizabeth I visited the church in 1564 and gave an impressive Latin speech to the assembled scholars. Interactive touchscreens and a short film about royal Cambridge offer a perfect introduction to the history of Cambridge. Visitors can climb the tower for stunning views of King's College Chapel and the city. We also offer brass rubbing and children's activities during busier times of year. Great St Mary's is the church at the heart of Cambridge and hosts regular services, concerts, debates and community events.
Reviewed By Mossman19 - Lytham St Anne's, United Kingdom
It's a lovely 500 year old gothic church and you can get a fantastic 360 degree view of Cambridge from the tower.
7. Holy Trinity (Church of England)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Established more than 800 years ago, this church is known for Charles Simon, its 18th-century preacher, who helped foster the Cambridge evangelical revival.
8. Little St Mary's Church (Church of England)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Originally the home of St. Peters Church, this lovely structure is characterized by whitewashed walls, long windows and painted roof beams that give it a bright and airy atmosphere.
9. Our Lady and the English Martyrs (Roman Catholic)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
Built in 1890, this magnificent neo-Gothic structure features a 214-foot spire, stained-glass windows and murals, and a 16th-century wooden statue of the Virgin Mary.
Reviewed By davejZ1870EV - Nottingham, United Kingdom
Polish and Latin Masses , church choir singing hymns .lots of masses throughout Sunday and week day masses
10. St Bene't's Church (Church of England)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
St Bene't's (St. Benedicts) Church predates the Norman conquest of England in 1066, and features the Anglo-Saxon tower (circa 1025AD,) which is the oldest building in Cambridgeshire.
Reviewed By Bubbles73uk - Weedon Bec, United Kingdom
In these difficult times, it was lovely to visit one of Cambridge's most interesting churches. Anglo Saxon St. Bene't's Church is set back from busy Bene'T Street, a short, historic street in central Cambridge near King's Parade. I was made to feel very welcome upon entering. The atmosphere is peaceful & the architecture particularly beautiful. It has a tower & nave dating from 1040 A.D. making it the oldest building in Cambridgeshire.
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