Downing College of the University of Cambridge, Cambridge. Open Daily. Free Admission.

Details

Accessibility

Level access through the Main Gate off the pavement on Regent Street.

Brief description

Constituent College of Cambridge University.  The Grounds and Chapel are open to the public.

Address

Regent Street, Cambridge CB2 1DQ

Email

college-office@dow.cam.ac.uk

Phone

01223 334800

Website

www.dow.cam.ac.uk

Directions

The majority of the City Centre is pedestrianised.

Use the Car Parks around the City ~ details, and availability, of which can be found HERE.

The nearest car park to the College is in Corn Exchange Street, and to access this

1. Approach Cambridge on the A14 (accessible from the M11, M1 and M6)
2. At junction 33 of the A14, take the A1309 Milton Road south signed 'Cambridge and City Centre'.
3. At a roundabout 1 1/2 miles along, turn left onto Elizabeth Way signed 'Cambridge'. Go straight ahead at the next roundabout, signed 'Station and Cherry Hinton', and cross the river Cam on an obvious modern bridge.
4. At the next roundabout carry straight on to join the A603, East Road, and remain on this for a while. As you pass Parker's Piece playing field, keep in the right hand lane to carry straight on at the traffic lights.
5. After a further 1/2 mile turn right into Tennis Court Road, via the right hand feeder lane.
6. At the T Junction turn right onto the 1 Way Downing Street and then immediately left onto Corn Exchange Street and enter the car park.

Exit the car park onto Corn Exchange Street and walk back down to Downing Street, where turn left and at the end of the road turn right onto St Andrew's Street.  The Main Gate to the College is on the right hand side a little way down the road.

OS TL453580

Opening Times

Daily, although it is closed during exam periods and other days. Please check the website for current details.

Transport

The College is within walking distance of the Train Station and the Drummer Street Bus Station.

For more travel information go to www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33

Amenities

The Town Centre has full amenities.