Architecture & Heritage

Cambridge has profoundly shaped the world we live in, and there’s a real sense of living history almost everywhere you look. The University and its 31 colleges dominate the centre with atmospheric cobbled courts, chapels, gardens and bridges, but Cambridge is no museum piece - dramatic modern architecture sits side by side with the traditional, and lovers of architecture will find much to admire.

 

All Saints Church, CambridgeAll Saints Church

All Saints Church was designed by G.F Bodley and completed in 1871. It is one of the finest examples of Gothic revival architecture in the country. The glass in its east window was designed by Burne-Jones, Morris & Ford Maddox Brown.

 

Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi contains the finest surviving medieval court in Cambridge. The college is also home to the impressive Grasshopper Clock.
 

 

Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge

Fitzwilliam College

The college foundation buildings were designed by architect Sir Denys Lasdun, with later additions in the 1980’s by Richard MacCormac. Look out for the impressive dining hall.
 

 

Grasshopper Clock, Cambridge

Grasshopper Clock

The fabulously terrifying “Grasshopper Clock” on the corner of Corpus’ Taylor Library is a must-see for any Cambridge visitor. Unveiled in September 2008, this extraordinary feat of new technology's 24-carat gold dial stands proudly facing King's Parade in Cambridge city centre.
 

Great St. Mary's Church, CambridgeGreat St. Mary’s Church

Great St Mary’s is the University Church, its tower was completed in 1608 & provides excellent panoramic views of the City & University Colleges.
 

 

Holy Trinity Church

Holy Trinity has connections with the Evangelical movement, due to the 54 year ministry of Charles Simeon.

 

 

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