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- Manfred B138 contributionsWe visited this Church whilst having a holiday in Cambridgeshire. There were a number of interesting features to admire, such as the 214-foot Spire, the Stained Glass Windows, Murals and Wooden Statue of the Virgin Mary. Admission was free.Written 27 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- sonyvaio78London, UK38 contributionsA must see when visiting Cambridge
We booked a free mosque tour for a Sunday morning. The tour guide ( I think his name was Bilal) was excellent . Very informative regarding the architectural link to the spiritual aim of the building .
The tour lasted about 60mins , and included about 30 people . It included the gardens, reception area., ablution facilities and the main prayer hall . Learnt a lot of new facts .
The building is impressive . The aims of the local community, the green credentials, and the Islamic ethos has all been encompassed in this marvellous building .
I would definitely recommend putting this marvel on your itenary when planning a visit to Cambridge .
Well done. Would definitely visit again .Written 30 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Curious_Traveller636London, UK519 contributionsWorth 30 mins of your time to appreciate the architecture, woodwork and contents. Lifting the covers to the glass cabinets reveals their contents. Go early before it gets busy. Free.Written 12 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Frank O'ConnorDublin, Ireland182 contributionsThis is a lovely place to stay. Clean, modern and also classical. The porter is thoroughly welcoming and helpful. The gardens are a wonder. We sat in deckchairs and soaked up the atmosphere. The room is not air conditioned and has no tv but we did not need eitherWritten 12 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TUFCDunblane, Scotland172 contributionsWe had finished visiting Jesus collage and saw notice boards outside this church saying it was arts and craft .
From the outside its a small pretty urban church with a nondescript brown wooden door but inside ......wow
It's a riot of colour with decorated walls with red , green gold and beautiful stained glass designed by some of the greats from the arts and crafts movement. My favourite was the ceiling with either a design on the roundels where the wood met or phrases in gold along the beams
There was a very helpful chap we chatted to about the church
We found this by pure chance and it was only open as a meeting was going to be held there later that morning
If you are nearby and you find the boards out do visit . It's beautiful and quiet which makes a lovely change from the madding crowds outside
It's free to visit but donations can be leftWritten 5 August 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Lexi61London246 contributionsThink late 70s brutalist housing estate architecture, but with red brick instead of concrete, & you’ll know what to expect.
Location - bus “U” takes c20mins. from the train station & stops right outside. The University Library is opposite. (see below for getting to the city centre)
Go up the ramp & check-in is at the Porter’s Lodge. Collect a key & an I.D card which you need to take to breakfast (see below) as proof if you’ve pre-paid, but in fact I wasn’t asked for sight of it. Very helpful Porters.
I stayed 2 nights B&B in a 2nd. floor room in Herschel Wing “A” (left, as far as you can walk from the Porter’s Lodge). There is a lift, but it’s c100m in the opposite direction from the Porter’s Lodge &, as I discovered, the 2nd. floor external walkway stops short of Herschel Wing! In other words, just walk & go up the internal stairs.
The room took me straight back to many a Doctor’s hospital accommodations I’ve lived in, but with the notable exception of having a new (albeit very small) bathroom, complete with shower over bath, even a heated towel rail (on a timer). I understand all rooms have T&C-making facilities ... little pots of UHT milk & even decaf. sachets were provided. A hairdryer can be obtained from the Porter’s Lodge. My room had a balcony (shared with adjacent room) overlooking the gardens. The door opens fully or can be adjusted to tilt inwards. I experienced little noise disturbance, but I was lucky in that the adjacent rooms weren’t occupied. WiFi - adequate, requires registration to use.
My only niggle is that the mattress felt lumpy.
Breakfast - taken in the Garden Restaurant, 7-9am, cafeteria style. Good good selection of produce. Clear away your tray when finished.
Access to city centre - on foot c.15 mins. stroll. A pleasant route via Burrell’s Walk, cross the A1134 at the lights, then either continue across a bridge or turn right & walk along a path referred to as “The Backs” (back of some of the colleges) which runs parallel to the river.
Essential to keep your wits about you for the numerous cyclists, many of whom zip around at top speed!
Yes it’s not one of the historic Cambridge Colleges, but it’s excellent value for money & I’d definitely stay again.Written 7 July 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Adrian S8 contributionsI had the immense privilege of being in St John's recently for the installation of a good friend as Dean of Chapel. The building is Victorian, despite the college itself being a medieval foundation. I believe G F Bodley was the architect and, unsurprisingly, it was Victoriana at its best. I was particularly struck by the stunning painted ceiling. Whether the late Sir John Betjeman, one of my heroes, ever visited or not I don't know, but I think he would have been impressed.
During term time a traditional Prayer Book Evensong is sung every day at 6.30, and at 10.30 on a Sunday morning there is a Sung Eucharist according to the Church of England's modern Common Worship Order One rite.
Choral service, held during term time, are open to the public, and I would encourage anyone who loves good music and reverent ceremonial to attend.Written 30 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - macedonboyGlasgow, UK186,766 contributionsOne of the few buildings I looked at while in Cambridge that was unrelated to the university. Cambridge Guildhall is a civic building used by the city council, although it is sometimes used by the university for exams. Architecturally, the Guildhall is a Georgian style building. The lower portion has a facade of ashlar blocks, while the upper part has sand coloured brickwork interrupted by rectangular windows at regular intervals.Written 26 October 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
