Historic bridges · East of England
Cambridge Guildhall
In or near Cambridge.
Cambridge Guildhall — a Grade II*-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Cambridge Guildhall, the nearest railway station is Cambridge, located 1.7 km away. Entry is free, and the venue is accessible for wheelchair users. The postcode for sat-nav is CB2 3PJ.
About
Cambridge Guildhall is a Grade II*-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Official information
The Cambridge Guildhall is a historic venue that hosts a variety of events and performances. Visitors can enjoy a range of artistic productions and community activities in a creatively refurbished space.
From the Wikipedia article
Cambridge Guildhall is a civic building in the centre of the historic city of Cambridge, England. It includes two halls, The Large Hall and The Small Hall, and is used for many disparate events such as comedy acts, conferences, craft fairs, live music, talks, and weddings. It is also used by the University of Cambridge for certain examinations. It is owned and managed by the Cambridge City Council, and it is their seat of government. The Guildhall is located on the south side of Market Hill, the market square in Cambridge, between Peas Hill to the west and Guildhall Street to the east. It is a Grade II listed building.
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Background
History
The earliest known property on the site was a house, previously owned by a Jew known as Benjamin, which King Henry III granted to the town for use as a prison in 1224. An adjoining synagogue was leased to the Franciscans who later moved to a convent on a site where Sidney Sussex College now stands. In 1747, a shire house, designed by Sharman and Barratt in the Classical style, was built, on arches with stalls beneath, on the open area at the front of the Market Square, just to the north of the old tollbooth. Meanwhile, the old tollbooth was rebuilt to a design by James Essex at a cost of £2,500 in 1782. The two buildings operated collectively as "the guildhall" from the late 1840s. After…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.2049, 0.1192
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Cambridge
- Parish
- Cambridge, unparished area
- Postcode
- CB2 3PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cambridge
- Established
- 1939
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge — 1.7 km
- Official site
- www.cambridgeartstheatre.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q5025431 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Cambridge Guildhall (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cambridge Guildhall?
- Cambridge Guildhall is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB2 3PJ), in the parish of Cambridge, unparished area.
- What is Cambridge Guildhall?
- Cambridge Guildhall — a Grade II*-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cambridge Guildhall?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB2 3PJ.
- When was Cambridge Guildhall built?
- Built or established in 1939. Designed by Charles Cowles-Voysey.
- Who owns Cambridge Guildhall?
- Cambridge Guildhall is owned by | designation1 =Grade II Listed Building.
- Is Cambridge Guildhall a listed building?
- Cambridge Guildhall is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Cambridge Guildhall free to visit?
- Yes, Cambridge Guildhall is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cambridge Guildhall?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB2 3PJ.