The 5 Best Universities & Schools in Cambridgeshire, England

March 17, 2022 Velvet Mowry

Discover the best top things to do in Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom including The Pepys Library, Downing College, Old Divinity School, Wesley House, Wren Library.
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1. The Pepys Library

Magdalene Street Pepys Building, Magdalene College, Cambridge CB3 0AG England +44 1223 332100 [email protected] http://www.magd.cam.ac.uk/pepys/
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

The Pepys Library

Come and see the fascinating library collection of Samuel Pepys at Magdalene College Cambridge. The library is housed in their original bookcases, or ‘book presses’ as Pepys called them, and the collection includes his original diaries. Upon entering the library, we will ask you to keep your bags in the library office. This is to ensure the safety and security of the bookcases. Please note that there are periodic closures of the library thoughtout the year; for dates of closure please see our website. Groups of over 10 people must book a group tour in advance, outside of the public opening hours. For further details please see our website. We regret that, due to the historic nature of the building, that there is no lift access to the library and that children under 6 years old cannot be admitted. We hope to improve our access and provision for children in the future as part of the College's 'Future Foundations' fundraising campaign.

2. Downing College

Regent Street, Cambridge CB2 1DQ England +44 1223 334800 [email protected] http://www.dow.cam.ac.uk/
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4.5 based on 99 reviews

Downing College

Downing College, dating from the early 1800s, has a unique setting amidst 20 acres of lawns and trees. While the college environment itself is quiet and peaceful, the museums, shops and River Cam in the very heart of Cambridge is only a few minutes walk away. Downing College is an ideal location for visitors on a leisure break or in Cambridge on business. Our spacious bedrooms are fully equipped for the modern day traveller, with facilities such as a flat screen television, a spacious desk and free wifi. A telephone, alarm clock, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities are also provided, and bedrooms are cleaned daily by our College Domestic Assistants.We have free carparking available within the grounds, subject to availability; please request when you are making your booking. Please note: We are unable to accept bookings for children of 16 years and under, or for Stag and Hen parties. Guests of 16 - 18 years must be accompanied by an adult (21 or over).

Reviewed By senes - Vancouver, Canada

Unique with a fascinating history of its foundation ,this College is spacious and a bit apart from the others in its design and continued execution. All credit that the development has continued the initial concept.

3. Old Divinity School

Cambridge CB2 1TP England http://intranet.joh.cam.ac.uk/divinity-school-1
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Old Divinity School

4. Wesley House

Jesus Lane, Cambridge CB5 8BJ England +44 1223 765832 http://www.wesley.cam.ac.uk/contact/
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Wesley House

5. Wren Library

Garret Hostel Lane Trinity College, Cambridge CB2 1TQ England +44 1223 338400 http://www.trin.cam.ac.uk/library/tourist-information
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Wren Library

Reviewed By billdR6794JY

This beautiful working library houses on display, among other things, Newton's notes on his Principia Mathematica, handwritten A.A. Milne, an 8th century collection of Epistles of Paul, one of Thomas Becket's Bibles, and a Karl Marx autographed Capital. The library is only open noon to 2:00 in summer, and one must walk around toward Silver Street and through a nondescript doorway near the punt rentals to get to it. But it is well worth the diversion. Afterwards, walk along the backs of Trinity College on the way out for beautiful views of St. John's College.

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