Great St Mary's Church Attractions & Landmarks

Overlooking The Market Place
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Kings Parade
The University Church
Cambridge,
CB2 3PQ
United Kingdom
Phone No. +44 1223 74 1716
 Visit Websitehttp://www.gsm.cam.ac.uk/
 E mailoffice@gsm.cam.ac.uk

Overview

Great St. Mary's, which overlooks the market place, plays an important role in university and civic life, in addition to its duties as a parish church. Building began in 1478 and Henry VII himself gave 100 oak trees to construct its roof. The upper galleries were added in the 18th century, with 123 steps leading to the top of the bell tower, which offers an excellent view of the city.

Open Hours

  • Monday to Saturday from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
  • Sunday from 12:30 PM to 05:00 PM

    An oasis on a busy dayby Yahoo | 2007-12-17 18:56:18 |

    I very much enjoy the historical notes, the happy staff, the Icons on display, and my own personalconnections with this Church, which go back to the 1960's.

    Good experienceby Yahoo | 2005-12-05 19:25:12 |

    I enjoyed my conversation with the Lady in the Gift Shop and the Verger on duty on Saturday 3 December. Both these people were very helpful and their kindness was much appreciated.

    Beautiful church, wonderful choir!by Yahoo | 2005-01-02 20:57:08 |

    Great st mary's is a beautiful church, and there are great views of cambridge available from the tower. They have a wonderful choir, and I would particularly recommend the girls chamber choir which sings at many of the church services.