Magdalene College, Cambridge

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The Pepys Building
The Pepys Building
The Pepys Building
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First Court at dusk
First Court at dusk
First Court at dusk
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Ensuite Accommodation
Ensuite Accommodation
Ensuite Accommodation
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View from the Fellows Garden
View from the Fellows Garden
View from the Fellows Garden
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The Lutyens Building
The Lutyens Building
The Lutyens Building
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River Court
River Court
River Court
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Benson Court
Benson Court
Benson Court
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Magdalene Motto
Magdalene Motto
Magdalene Motto
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Mallory Court
Mallory Court
Mallory Court
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The College entrance
The College entrance
The College entrance
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View from Quayside
View from Quayside
View from Quayside

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Overview

The College of St Mary Magdalene is located in the centre of Cambridge beside the bridge on the River Cam, from which the city takes its name. This ideal location means that visitors are within easy reach of shops, restaurants, cafés, bars, clubs and pubs, as well as historic buildings and places of interest.

Offering a selection of standard single rooms with shared bathroom facilities or ensuite, which are located in both the historic section of the College and in the more contemporary conference building.


Check in: 14:00 (2:00pm) - 17:00 (5:00pm) (arrivals may be allowed outside this window if your travel plans can't be adjusted however this is subject to availability)

Check out: 00:00 (12:00am) - 09:00 (9:00am)



History

Magdalene (pronounced "maudlin") College began life in the early 15th century as a Benedictine hostel, in time coming to be known as Buckingham College (1428), before being re-founded in 1542 as the College of St Mary Magdalene. It is now one of the 31 constituent colleges of the University of Cambridge. Its re-foundation as Magdalene College was largely the work of Sir Thomas Audley, Lord Chancellor of England under King Henry VIII. Audley also gave the College its motto, 'garde ta foy', keep your faith.
The College's most famous son is Samuel Pepys, whose unique library was donated to the College upon his death. It is now housed in the Pepys building, the College's most architecturally significant single building.

Food & beverage

Tea & Coffee making facilities are available in the bedrooms.

A continental breakfast is included and served through the student cafeteria.

Within easy walking distance there are a variety shops, cafes, bars and restaurants.

Grounds & Gardens

The College Grounds are open to the public between 6.00am - 6.00pm.

Other facilities

 

 

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Facilities & information

Summary

15th-century buildings

16th-century buildings

17th-century buildings

18th-century buildings

19th-century buildings

20th-century buildings

21st-century buildings

Public car parking for a charge (nearby)

No parking

No smoking

No pets allowed

Room Only (no kitchen facilities)

No Official Rating

Historic property

Lifts

Facilities

No luggage storage

24 hour security

Linen included

Towels included

Central heating

Bicycle storage

Recreations

Recommended walks

Pub (walking distance)

Museums (walking distance)

Historic Houses

Gardens

Golf course (a short drive)

Tennis courts (walking distance)

Recommended restaurants (walking distance)

Theatre (walking distance)

Arrival information & directions

Address: Magdalene Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CambridgeCB3 0AG, United Kingdom

Check In: From 2.00pm      Check Out: By 9.30am

To check in please report to the Porters Lodge on Magdalene Street.

Please note that unfortunately there isn’t any parking available at Magdalene College.

How to find Magdalene College:

By Road

From the M11, take Junction 14 onto the A14, then exit at Junction 32 and follow signs to Cambridge city centre. There is no parking at Magdalene (except for pre-arranged access, loading, or unloading), please follow signs for public parking. The nearest car park is Castle Hill Car Park, For more details, visit the Cambridge City Council Parking information.

By Rail

Frequent train services run to Cambridge Station from London Kings Cross, London Liverpool Street, and major London airports.

Magdalene is about 1.5 miles from the station, a walk of roughly 30 minutes.

By Bus

National Express runs coach services to Cambridge from major towns and cities across the UK, with frequent routes from Central London and Stansted Airport. The Stagecoach X5 service also connects Oxford to Cambridge via Milton Keynes and Bedford.

Cambridge has five Park & Ride sites around the city. The Madingley Road Park & Ride stops on Bridge Street, near Magdalene. For more details, visit the Cambridge Park & Ride website.

Magdalene is 0.6 miles from Cambridge Drummer Street Bus Station.

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