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St Bene't

St Bene't is the oldest church in Cambridge, dating from around 1020, the fine Saxon arch predates the Norman conquest.

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Opening times

Open 7.30am to 6.15pm daily.

Address

Bene't Street
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB2 3PT

Built in around 1020, St Bene't's is the oldest church in the city of Cambridge and diocese of Ely. From it, Corpus Christi College was founded in the fourteenth century (the church served as the College chapel until their own was built, and for many years, particularly during the Reformation, Corpus was known as Benet College).

The original Saxon building was enlarged in the thirteenth century, and further alterations took place in the nineteenth: the Saxon tower survives, as do other traces of the original structure.

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • National heritage here

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Church of England

Contact information

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