Murray Edwards College, Cambridge

University residence
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Free WiFi
Free parking
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Porters' Lodge Entrance
Porters' Lodge Entrance
Porters' Lodge Entrance
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Buckingham House Single Ensuite Room
Buckingham House Single Ensuite Room
Buckingham House Single Ensuite Room
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Buckingham House Single Ensuite Room
Buckingham House Single Ensuite Room
Buckingham House Single Ensuite Room
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Buckingham House Single Ensuite Room
Buckingham House Single Ensuite Room
Buckingham House Single Ensuite Room
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Buckingham House Accommodation
Buckingham House Accommodation
Buckingham House Accommodation
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Buckingham House Ensuite Bathroom
Buckingham House Ensuite Bathroom
Buckingham House Ensuite Bathroom
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Fountain Court with View of Library
Fountain Court with View of Library
Fountain Court with View of Library
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Fountain Court with View of Dome
Fountain Court with View of Dome
Fountain Court with View of Dome
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Fountain Court with View of Dome
Fountain Court with View of Dome
Fountain Court with View of Dome
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Women's Art Collection Exhibition Corridor
Women's Art Collection Exhibition Corridor
Women's Art Collection Exhibition Corridor
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Dome from Fellows' Garden
Dome from Fellows' Garden
Dome from Fellows' Garden
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Library from Fellows' Garden
Library from Fellows' Garden
Library from Fellows' Garden
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Orchard Court
Orchard Court
Orchard Court
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Porters' Lodge Foyer
Porters' Lodge Foyer
Porters' Lodge Foyer
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Tennis Courts
Tennis Courts
Tennis Courts
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Library
Library
Library
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Art Café
Art Café
Art Café
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Dome Dining Hall
Dome Dining Hall
Dome Dining Hall
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Fountain Court and Library
Fountain Court and Library
Fountain Court and Library
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Fellows' Suite
Fellows' Suite
Fellows' Suite
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Women's Art Collection Exhibition Corridors
Women's Art Collection Exhibition Corridors
Women's Art Collection Exhibition Corridors
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Staircase to Dome
Staircase to Dome
Staircase to Dome
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Buckingham House
Buckingham House
Buckingham House
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Walkway
Walkway
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Fellows' Suite
Fellows' Suite
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Library and Garden
Library and Garden
Library and Garden
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Overview

Your stay at Murray Edwards College, University of Cambridge

All bookings include:

  • Free and secure WiFi across the site
  • Free car parking (first come, first serve)
  • Breakfast buffet each morning, served in the Art Café or Dome Dining Hall
  • Toiletries, fresh towels and bedding
  • In-room refreshments
  • Complimentary tennis and squash court facilities
  • Free self-guided tour of The Women's Art Collection
  • Free to explore (and walk on) the various lawns and gardens

The campus is peaceful yet inspiring, where guests are encouraged to relax and ‘walk on the grass’ and relax in the informal, pretty gardens.

The College is home to the Women’s Art Collection. The collection is the second largest of it’s kind in the world and free to self-tour. This permanent collection include pieces by Barbara Hepworth, Elizabeth Frink, Paula Rego, Maggi Hambling and Judy Chicago. There are often exciting temporary exhibitions too.

The site is a pleasant 10-minute stroll over Magdalene Bridge and the River Cam to the historic city centre and free parking is available on site on a first come, first served basis.


Check in: 14:00 (2:00pm) Onwards (no arrivals allowed outside this window)

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



History

Murray Edwards College was founded as ‘New Hall’ in 1954; six years after the University began awarding women degrees. The College was founded to welcome all outstanding young women of potential, no matter what their background, to the University of Cambridge – with a mission to provide the best education for female students possible.

More than 60 years later, this remains absolutely at the heart of their existence. They chose to remain a College for women in recognition of the fact that there is still much gender inequality facing women in the world today. Thus there is a need for institutions such as theirs which offer the additional focus on women’s education, to make sure their students get the most from Cambridge and, later, to help them meet the challenges of the workplace.

Alumna you may have heard of: Include Sue Perkins, Mishal Husain, Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell, Tilda Swinton, Claudia Winkleman and the previous President Dame Barbara Stocking.

Grounds & Gardens

The College has beautiful, informal gardens for guests to enjoy. Immerse yourself in nature, read a book, practice yoga, discuss the news, photograph the flora and fauna. Outdoor spaces include:

  • Orchard Court
  • Fellows' Garden
  • Cut Flower Bed
  • Emma Drawin's Greenhouse

Other facilities

Enjoy complementary use of the on-site tennis and squash courts - simply enquire at the Porters' Lodge. 

Reviews

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Value
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Food
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Service
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Experience
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I had a great experience at Murray Edwards accommodation and food. The reception staff were very helpful. The only issue was no air-conditioning in the room, and I needed to leave the windows open due to the warm weather. However, each morning from 5am there were delivery trucks/refuse collection trucks that made noise!

Anon

The stay was really good, very clean and well appointed room, very friendly staff, good food - an art collection way way above the quality anything in a branch of Soho House! Breakfasting while looking at early work by Lubaina Himid will not be forgotten!

JAMESB

The campus is unique with lot of history. The gardens are excellently maintained. The staff at Porters Lodge were very helpful especially Charlotte

Anon

Very easy-going atmosphere, enjoyed wandering the corridors viewing the art on display. Would happily return on visiting Cambridge again.

Anon

I was very happy with the ease of booking, and the service I received, and the facilities in the room. Breakfast was tasty

Anon

the college was ideally located between the Moller Institute -where I had to go for a conference- and the city center.

STEPHANM

Porters were very kind and helpful. They really went the extra mile for me!

CarlyD

Great service, includes parking. Very clean bedding. Would stay again

Anon

I would have liked the opportunity to decline housekeeping services.

Anon

Facilities & information

Summary

20th-century buildings

Parking (free)

No smoking

Room Only (no kitchen facilities)

Lifts

Food

Cafe on site

Facilities

Free broadband access (wifi)

Shared gardens

Garden furniture

Squash court

Tennis court

24 hour security

Linen included

Towels included

Iron/ironing board

Elevator

Central heating

Bicycle storage

Bring your own travel cot

First aid / doctor on site

Recreations

Pub (walking distance)

Museums (walking distance)

Museums (a short drive)

Historic Houses

Gardens

Golf course (a short drive)

Tennis courts (walking distance)

Recommended restaurants (walking distance)

Recommended restaurants (a short drive)

Theatre (walking distance)

Arrival information & directions

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Address: Huntingdon Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CambridgeCB3 0DF, United Kingdom

Routes to Murray Edwards College

By Car

From the M11, take junction 13 onto the A1303 towards Cambridge city centre

From the A14, take junction 31 onto the A1307 towards Cambridge city centre

Car parks:

For visitors, parking is available in the Storey's Way car park, which is the largest. If you are using a sat-nav, CB3 0DR will guide you to the car park entrance. This is not the postcode of the College for postal or delivery purposes (which is CB3 0DF).

Please note:

  • You must register your vehicle with the Porters if utilising one of the car parks. You can do so by completing the online form here. 
  • Storey's Way is closed to through vehicular traffic. This means that the entrance to the College car park can only be accessed by entering Storey's Way from Madingley Road.
  • The gate to the car park is always closed. Once you approach, please use the intercom to speak with a Porter. Once parked, follow the footpath and internal signage to the Porters' Lodge.
  • There is also have a smaller, 26-space car park located next to Paula Browne House Conference Centre, which is accessed from Huntingdon Road. Please only park here if you have been advised to by the Events team or your event organiser. CB3 0SH is the post code for this area of the site. 
  • The nearest public car park is Castle Hill, a 5-minute walk from the Porters' Lodge. 

By Bike

  • Cambridge is one of the best places to cycle in the UK and has an extensive cycle network.
  • Cycle parking is available close to the Porters’ Lodge on Buckingham Road, off Huntingdon Road.

what3words Locations

What3words is a system that divides the world into 3-metre squares and assigns each a unique address three words, making it easy to pinpoint precise locations. 

  • Porters' Lodge - ///enter.pass.same
  • Buckingham House Conference Centre and B&B Accommodation - ///wants.object.liked
  • Paula Browne House Conference Centre and Car Park - ///safety.thus.cook
  • Storeys Way Car Park - ///zebra.smoke.shack
  • Coach Drop-off/Pick-up - ///rats.jazz.paints
  • Bike Parking - ///sleeps.doors.water

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