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The Great Britain Guide

Historic churches · East of England

Great Saint Mary, The University Church

In or near Cambridge.

Paid admission♿ Wheelchair accessible4.6 · 1,576 Google reviews£

Great Saint Mary, The University Church — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.

Church of St Mary the Great, Cambridge - geograph.org.uk - 5414828

Mat Fascione — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Cambridge · 1.8 km
  • Paid entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Great Saint Mary, The University Church is a other located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

Great St Mary's is the University Church located in Cambridge, known for its historic architecture and community worship. Visitors can explore the church, climb the tower for panoramic views, and participate in various educational and spiritual activities.

Place summary

Great Saint Mary, The University Church, located in Cambridge, London, serves as the university's principal church. It is notable for its significant role in the academic community and is a Grade II listed building.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.2053, 0.1183
County
Cambridgeshire
District
Cambridge
Parish
Cambridge, unparished area
Postcode
CB2 3PQ
Parliamentary constituency
Cambridge
Phone
+44 1223 747273
Nearest railway station
Cambridge1.8 km
Opening
Monday–Saturday 10am–5:30pm; Sunday 12pm–4:30pm

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Great Saint Mary, The University Church?
Great Saint Mary, The University Church is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB2 3PQ), in the parish of Cambridge, unparished area.
What is Great Saint Mary, The University Church?
Great Saint Mary, The University Church — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Great Saint Mary, The University Church?
The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB2 3PQ.
Is Great Saint Mary, The University Church free to visit?
Yes, Great Saint Mary, The University Church is free to enter.
How do I get to Great Saint Mary, The University Church?
The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB2 3PQ.