Museums · East of England
The Centre for Computing History
In or near Chesterton.
The Centre for Computing History — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.

Steve Elliott from UK — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Centre for Computing History is a museum located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Centre for Computing History in Cambridge is an interactive venue that showcases the evolution of computing through hands-on exhibitions and a variety of activities. It aims to make the history of computing engaging and accessible for all visitors.
Place summary
The Centre for Computing History is a museum located in Cambridge, London, postcode CB1. It focuses on the history of computing, showcasing a variety of exhibits that highlight the evolution of technology.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.2078, 0.1490
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Cambridge
- Parish
- Cambridge, unparished area
- Postcode
- CB1 3EW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cambridge
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge — 1.7 km
- Opening
- We-Su 10:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.computinghistory.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12673949098 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Centre for Computing History?
- The Centre for Computing History is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB1 3EW), in the parish of Cambridge, unparished area.
- What is The Centre for Computing History?
- The Centre for Computing History — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Centre for Computing History?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB1 3EW.
- How do I get to The Centre for Computing History?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB1 3EW.