Towns & cities · East of England
Girton
Also known as: Girton, Swydd Gaergrawnt
Girton — village in Cambridgeshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge North · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Girton, the nearest railway station is Cambridge North, which is 5.2 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Girton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 232 people. Address: CB3. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Cambridgeshire, England". Coordinates: 52.2330°, 0.0830°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Girton is a village and civil parish of about 1,600 households, and 4,500 people, in Cambridgeshire, England. It lies about 2 miles (3 km) to the northwest of Cambridge, and is the home of Girton College, a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. Listed as Grittune in around 1060 and Grittune in the Domesday Book, the village's name is derived from the Old English grēot + tūn meaning "farmstead or village on gravelly ground", as the settlement was formed on a gravel ridge.
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Background
History
Girton has a long history, and has been home to a poor settlement for more than 2000 years. The parish lies on the Via Devana, the Roman road, and a cemetery with at least 225 burials between the 2nd century AD and the early Anglo Saxon period was found near Girton College in 1880. In addition, traces of agriculture from the late Bronze Age and Roman period were found to the north of the village in 1975. A selection of Anglo-Saxon items are stored in the collection of Girton College. Before the 20th century most of the village was devoted to arable farming, following Enclosure in 1808. In 1934 the parish acquired 58 acres (23 hectares) of land from neighbouring Histon and the Cotton…
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- Coordinates
- 52.2330, 0.0830
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- South Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Girton
- Postcode
- CB3
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
- Population
- 232
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge North — 5.2 km
- Official site
- www.girton-cambs.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1527123 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Girton, Cambridgeshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Andrew's Church, Girton.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Theatre
Theatres · 0.3 km
Girton College, Cambridge
Museums · 0.5 km
Girton Golden Goose Railings
Public art & sculpture · 0.8 km
Girton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Pixel Wall
Public art & sculpture · 1.3 km
Fata Morgana Teahouse
Public art & sculpture · 1.5 km
3CS
Gardens · 1.5 km
Hyatt Centric Cambridge
Hotels · 1.6 km
Bright Shadows Point
Public art & sculpture · 1.6 km
Villa Road
Historic bridges · 1.9 km
Tomorrow, Today
Public art & sculpture · 1.9 km
Shawms
Historic houses · 2.0 km
Girton is a village in Cambridgeshire, located in the London region, with a population of 232. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 232
- Administrative county
- Cambridgeshire
- Constituency
- St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
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Things to see in Girton
51 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Girton →
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Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial
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Conduit Head
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📷 5Cemeteries · East of England
Histon & Impington Burial Ground
Histon & Impington Burial Ground is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Cemeteries · East of England
Huntingdon Road Cemetery
Huntingdon Road Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Follies · East of England
Oakington Martyrs’ Graves
Oakington Martyrs’ Graves is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic churches · East of England
St Michael's Church, Longstanton
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Villa Road
Villa Road is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Willow House
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📷 5Gardens · East of England
Salix
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Flagship📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Impington Village College
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📷 5Historic bridges · East of England
Bridge At Entrance To Madingley Hall
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📷 5Windmills · East of England
Impington Mill
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Memorial And Attached Walls, Steps And Pool Surround At American Military Cemetery
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Girton War Memorial
Girton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Coton War Memorial
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📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Pixel Wall
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📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Sewing (Andy Cap)
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📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Man & Dog
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📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Camel
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📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Truffles the Pig
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Girton College, Cambridge
Girton College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. The college was established in 1869 by Emily Davies and Barbara Bodichon as the first women's college at Cambridge. In 1948, it
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Girton Golden Goose Railings
Girton Golden Goose Railings — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Girton War Memorial
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📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Pixel Wall
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📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Fata Morgana Teahouse
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Where to eat & stay near Girton
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · East of England
Hyatt Centric Cambridge
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📷 5Hostels · East of England
Student Castle Cambridge
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📷 5B&Bs · East of England
The Cambridge Guest House
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📷 6Hotels · East of England
Hilton Cambridge City Centre
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📷 7Hotels · East of England
Graduate by Hilton Cambridge
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
King William IV Public House
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📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
The Merton Arms Public House
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📷 7Restaurants · East of England
Chinese Canteen
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📷 7Restaurants · East of England
Côte Brasserie
Côte Brasserie — a restaurant in england london. Cuisine: french. Brand: Côte Brasserie.
📷 6Historic pubs · East of England
The Mitre Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Girton?
- Girton is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB3), in the parish of Girton.
- What is Girton?
- Girton — village in Cambridgeshire, England.
- How do I get to Girton?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge North, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB3.
- Is Girton free to visit?
- Yes, Girton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Girton?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge North, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB3.