Historic pubs · East of England
The Eagle, Cambridge
In or near Cambridge.
The Cambridge pub where DNA was announced — and the WWII RAF ceiling-graffiti bar.
Keith Edkins — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit The Eagle in Cambridge, you can take a train to Cambridge station, which is approximately 1.7 km away. Entry is free, and the pub is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is CB2 3PJ.
About
The Eagle on Bene't Street, Cambridge, is the pub where Watson and Crick announced they had 'discovered the secret of life' on 28 February 1953 — a plaque commemorates the moment. The RAF Bar's ceiling is covered in WWII signatures and unit numbers burned into the plaster with cigarette lighters by US and British airmen.
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Summary from the official site
The Eagle is a historic venue in Cambridge known for its vibrant arts scene. Visitors can enjoy a variety of performances, including drama, dance, and family shows, as well as participate in community events and workshops.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
The Eagle (formerly known as the Eagle and Child) is a Grade II listed public house in Cambridge, England, which opened in 1667 as a coaching inn. It is the second oldest pub in Cambridge, after the Pickerel Inn on Magdalene Street. The pub's front, on the north side of Bene't Street in the centre of the city, is of circa 1600, with a galleried 19th-century wing behind, facing the courtyard. The site is owned by Corpus Christi College and the pub is managed by Greene King brewery.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.2042, 0.1183
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Cambridge
- Parish
- Cambridge, unparished area
- Postcode
- CB2 3PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cambridge
- Established
- 1667
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge — 1.7 km
- Official site
- www.cambridgeartstheatre.com
Sources
- manual: the-eagle-cambridge (manual)
- wikipedia: The Eagle, Cambridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Eagle, Cambridge?
- The Eagle, Cambridge is in Cambridgeshire, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CB2 3PJ), in the parish of Cambridge, unparished area.
- What is The Eagle, Cambridge?
- The Cambridge pub where DNA was announced — and the WWII RAF ceiling-graffiti bar.
- How do I get to The Eagle, Cambridge?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB2 3PJ.
- When was The Eagle, Cambridge built?
- Built or established in 1667.
- Is The Eagle, Cambridge a listed building?
- The Eagle, Cambridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed.
- Is The Eagle, Cambridge free to visit?
- Yes, The Eagle, Cambridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Eagle, Cambridge?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB2 3PJ.