Chapels · East of England
Pembroke College Chapel
In or near Cambridge.
Pembroke College Chapel — Grade I listed building in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge · 1.5 km
- Free entry
About
Pembroke College Chapel is a chapel in Cambridgeshire, London. Built or established in 1665, it dates from the Tudor or Stuart period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The original architect was Christopher Wren. It sits within the Cambridge parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 1.5 km away. Postcode area CB2.
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Place summary
Pembroke College Chapel is located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Established in 1665, it is a Grade I listed building designed by architect Christopher Wren, representing the Tudor-Stuart era.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2016, 0.1187
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Cambridge
- Parish
- Cambridge, unparished area
- Postcode
- CB2 1RF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cambridge
- Phone
- +44 1223 330906
- Established
- 1665
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge — 1.5 km
- Official site
- www.hps.cam.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527331 (CC0)
- commons: The Chapel Pembroke College4.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pembroke College Chapel?
- Pembroke College Chapel is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB2 1RF), in the parish of Cambridge, unparished area.
- What is Pembroke College Chapel?
- Pembroke College Chapel — Grade I listed building in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pembroke College Chapel?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB2 1RF.
- When was Pembroke College Chapel built?
- Built or established in 1665. Designed by Christopher Wren.
- Is Pembroke College Chapel a listed building?
- Pembroke College Chapel is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Pembroke College Chapel free to visit?
- Yes, Pembroke College Chapel is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pembroke College Chapel?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB2 1RF.