Grantchester
in Cambridgeshire of England, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.181 and 0.091 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 10' 51" and E 0° 5' 26"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:00 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:14 am and 8:37 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.954 and -176.560 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Waitangi
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-05-07 07:59:51

Delve into Grantchester

Grantchester in Cambridgeshire (England) with it's 540 habitants is a city located in United Kingdom about 47 mi (or 76 km) north of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Grantchester is now 01:00 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports closer to Grantchester, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Cambridge Airport in a distance of 4 mi (or 6 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Blenheim Palace in a distance of 39 mi (or 63 km), South-West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 1 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Cambridge, Barton, Fulbourn, Wimpole and Whaddon. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 16°C / 61 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Evening Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 69%
Air Pressure 1029 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 97% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Thursday, 9th of May 2024

17°C (63 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Friday, 10th of May 2024

18°C (65 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 11th of May 2024

20°C (68 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

DoubleTree by Hilton Cambridge

Address
1,7 mi
Granta Place Mill Lane
CB2 1RT Cambridge
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Your Space Apartments - Byron House

Address
2,4 mi
Wellington Street
CB1 1HL Cambridge
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

Address
1,8 mi
15-19 Trumpington Street
CB2 1QA Cambridge
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hilton Cambridge City Centre

Address
2,0 mi
Downing Street
CB2 3DT Cambridge
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Varsity Hotel & Spa

Address
2,3 mi
Thompsons Lane
CB5 8AQ Cambridge
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


CB1 Apartments

Address
2,8 mi
231 St Matthews Gardens
CB1 2PS Cambridge
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Gonville Hotel

Address
2,1 mi
GONVILLE PLACE
CB1 1LY Cambridge
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Felix

Address
2,9 mi
Whitehouse Lane
CB3 0LF Cambridge
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Victoria Guest House

Address
3,3 mi
57 Arbury Road
CB4 2JB Cambridge
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Citystay - Warren Close

Address
2,1 mi
Warren Close, The Triangle, Station Road
CB2 1LE Cambridge
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Day Trip to Cambridge England

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An APU Cambridge Carol

Published: December 12, 2013
Length: 33:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Surah Nuh - Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi - The Magnificent Journey, Cambridge

Published: August 30, 2013
Length: 22:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: January 17, 2010
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Wolfson College, Cambridge

Wolfson College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England. Wolfson is one of a small number of Cambridge colleges which admit only students over the age of 21. The majority of students at the college are postgraduates, with around 15% studying undergraduate degree courses at the university. The college was founded in 1965 as "University College", and changed its name to Wolfson College in 1973 in recognition of the benefaction of the Wolfson Foundation.

Located at 52.1983, 0.100914 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Wolfson College, Cambridge, Colleges of the University of Cambridge, Educational institutions established in 1965, 1965 establishments in England

Leckhampton, Corpus Christi College, Cambridge

Leckhampton is the residential site for graduate students of Corpus Christi College of the University of Cambridge, England. It consists of the late-19th-century Leckhampton House, the George Thomson Building, dating from the 1960s, and several other nearby houses. In 2012, a new, purpose-built accommodation building was built to house additional students. The new building was opened on 14 September 2012 by the College Visitor and Chancellor of the University, the Lord Sainsbury of Turville.

Located at 52.2015, 0.1013 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Cambridge, Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, Halls of residence in the United Kingdom

Newnham, Cambridgeshire

Newnham is a district of the city of Cambridge in England. Historically, the name refers to a hamlet centred on a mill on the River Cam, a short distance to the southwest of the city centre. The modern council ward of Newnham covers much of the west of the city. Several Cambridge University colleges are situated in this ward, including Newnham, Wolfson, Robinson, Selwyn, and Darwin.

Located at 52.1981, 0.1084 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Wards of Cambridge, History of Cambridge

The Orchard (tea room)

The Orchard is a tea room and tea garden in Grantchester, near Cambridge, serving morning coffee, lunches and afternoon teas. Since opening in 1897, it has been a popular retreat for Cambridge students, teachers and tourists, as well as locals, with many famous names among its patrons. The Orchard is open every day of the year (with the exception of some days around Christmas) from 9:30 to 17:30 in winter and 19:00 in summer, and can be reached both by road and punt.

Located at 52.1774, 0.0965 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tea houses, Gardens in Cambridgeshire

West Renault Park

West Renault Park is the home ground of Cambridge Rugby Union Football Club situated on Grantchester Road, off Barton Road in the southwest of Cambridge, England. It is named after the club's main sponsor. The stadium was built around 1949 and holds around 1250 spectators. The ground has been improved as the club has risen up the leagues, adding drainage systems to all six pitches, match standard floodlighting to 1½ pitches.

Located at 52.1943, 0.0979944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues completed in 1949, Rugby union stadiums in England, Parks and open spaces in Cambridge, Sports venues in Cambridge

Skaters' Meadow

Skaters' Meadow is managed as a nature reserve by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Peterborough. It lies on the banks of the River Cam, south of Newnham and southwest of Cambridge city centre in the county of Cambridgeshire, England.

Located at 52.1929, 0.106014 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Nature reserves in Cambridgeshire

Barton Road, Cambridge

Barton Road is a major arterial road linking central Cambridge, England with Junction 12 of the M11 motorway to the southwest.

Located at 52.1985, 0.0936 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Streets in Cambridge, Transport in Cambridge, Streets associated with the University of Cambridge, Roads in Cambridgeshire, Wolfson College, Cambridge

Cambridge Whitefriars

The Cambridge Whitefriars, or Newnham Whitefriars, were a community of Carmelite friars who first settled in Chesterton outside Cambridge in the thirteenth century. Although granted permission by Henry III to build a house there in 1247, they instead moved into a house in Newnham donated to them by Michael Malherbe in 1249. It was situated in the parish of St-Peter-outside-the-gate in Trumpington and so fell under the jurisdiction of the Hospital of St John the Evangelist.

Located at 52.1981, 0.1084 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Monasteries in Cambridgeshire, Carmelite monasteries in England, 1240s establishments in England, Christian monasteries established in the 13th century, 1538 disestablishments in England, History of Cambridge, Queens' College, Cambridge, Christianity in Cambridge

capture of the webcam Cambridge: Emmanuel College − The Chapel

Cambridge: Emmanuel College − The Chapel, Cambridge (source)

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