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- Cambridge, Cambridgeshire (St Peter's Church)
The tiny, tall-spired St Peter’s is tucked away in a quiet corner of Cambridge with ancient trees in the churchyard.
This simple building is a haven of tranquillity from the busy streets around it. It was originally built in the 11th-century, and traces of its Saxon past survive in the form of two lovely carved doorways and the stone font, decorated with four mermen grasping their split tails. Mermen may have an ancient link to St Peter, patron saint of fishermen.
The church was rebuilt in Georgian times, and is a simple, elegant gem of a building. There is a charming weathervane outside with the initials AP on it; these are said to be those of Andrew Perne, an 18th-century Dean of Ely.
With the homely domestic architecture of the neighbouring houses, including Kettle’s Yard Museum next door, and the quaint buildings of the Cambridge Folk Museum nearby, this corner of Cambridge has an almost rural feel, in contrast to the grandeur of the city's more famous sights.
To locate this church on a map, click on the 'View on map' link that appears below the address information at the top of the page.
In centre of Cambridge, off Castle Street.
Nearest railway station: Cambridge (2 miles). Drummer Street Bus Station 10 minutes walk from church. Bus route 1A, 2, 5, 6, 55.
TL 445 592
01/05/12
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Cambridgeshire County Guide (PDF, 4.8mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Cambridgeshire. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
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See church page
St Michael's Church, Long Stanton, Cambridgeshire
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Longstanton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 3BZ
See church page
St John's Church, Duxford, Cambridgeshire
A heavenly church with Templar links
Green Street, Duxford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4RG
See church page
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
All our Cambridgeshire churches are in CCT’s South East region.
Visit Cambridge tourism website
Cambridgeshire Family History Society
Cambridgeshire Association for Local History
Cambridgeshire history website
Cambridgeshire Historic Churches Trust
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
If the access information for this church is listed as ‘Keyholder nearby’, this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
There are a large number of steps up to the church through the churchyard, and no hand rail.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
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A beautiful gem just next to Kettle's Yard, with the key available from the gallery shop. Peaceful with a wonderful wild churchyard. If you're in the area it's a must-visit, like stepping away from the city and deep into the countryside
I took my class of 10 year olds into this beautiful church when visiting Kettles Yard. They loved its space, light and peacefulness as much as the adults did. Lots of great sketches were produced, inside and out.