Historic houses · East of England
Wanstead House
In or near Cambridge.
Wanstead House — house in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Wanstead House is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "house in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.1981°, 0.1280°.
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Official information
The Polar Museum, part of the Scott Polar Research Institute, showcases the history and exploration of the polar regions. Visitors can explore various exhibitions and collections related to polar research and the life of explorers like Sir Ernest Shackleton.
Place summary
Wanstead House is a historic house located in Cambridge, London. It is designated as a Grade II* listed building, indicating its exceptional architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1981, 0.1280
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Cambridge
- Parish
- Cambridge, unparished area
- Postcode
- CB2 1HE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cambridge
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Tues-Sat 10am–4pm
Sources
- wikidata: Q17543208 (CC0)
- commons: Wanstead House, 2 Hills Road, Cambridge.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wanstead House?
- Wanstead House is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB2 1HE), in the parish of Cambridge, unparished area.
- What is Wanstead House?
- Wanstead House — house in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Wanstead House?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB2 1HE.
- Is Wanstead House a listed building?
- Wanstead House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- How do I get to Wanstead House?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB2 1HE.