The Round Church
Quick Facts
- Location
- UK, Cambridge
- Category
- Church & Religious Site
- Duration
- 30–45 minutes
- Opening Hours
- Monday 13:30-17:00 · Tuesday 13:30-17:00 · Wednesday 10:00-17:00 · Thursday 10:00-17:00 · Friday 10:00-17:00 · Saturday 10:00-17:00 · Sunday Closed · Last entry to the visitor centre is 4:45 pm each day and the guided walks leave at 2:15 pm on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from inside the building, where a one-off notice also shut the public out on Tuesday 27 October 2026. Crusaders built the church around 1130 on the model of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, 75 years before the university, and by 1994 the congregation had outgrown it and moved to St Andrew the Great, so no Sunday service is held here now and the site runs as a visitor centre, a study centre for Christian students and a venue for Life in the Round events.
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Standard entrance to the Round Church 3.50 pounds · Student: Teenagers and students 1 pound, while Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin students enter free · Guided walks include entrance at 16 pounds standard and 14 for students with under-13s free. The centre offers no online booking, admission is paid by cash or card on arrival, groups over ten are asked to write to [email protected] where advance payment can be arranged, and the walks are recommended to be booked ahead.
- Address
- The Round Church, Bridge Street, Cambridge CB2 1UB
- Coordinates
- 52.2060, 0.1170
Introduction
The Round Church is a uniquely shaped, historic old church in Cambridge—a rare round-plan Norman church of nearly 900 years, among Britain's few round churches and a quaint historic sight. The Round Church (officially the Church of the Holy Sepulchre) in the city center is among Cambridge's oldest buildings—built in the 12th century, a plain Norman stone church. Its uniqueness: a rare round plan (most churches are rectangular/cross), said to imitate Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Nearly 900 years old, its thick round walls, Norman arches and columns exude history. Among Britain's few medieval round churches, it is precious and quaint. Now with exhibits on Cambridge history and the church. Exploring the Round Church is a quaint Cambridge sight.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 13:30-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 13:30-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Last entry to the visitor centre is 4:45 pm each day and the guided walks leave at 2:15 pm on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from inside the building, where a one-off notice also shut the public out on Tuesday 27 October 2026. Crusaders built the church around 1130 on the model of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, 75 years before the university, and by 1994 the congregation had outgrown it and moved to St Andrew the Great, so no Sunday service is held here now and the site runs as a visitor centre, a study centre for Christian students and a venue for Life in the Round events.
Ticket Information
| Adult | Standard entrance to the Round Church 3.50 pounds |
|---|---|
| Student | Teenagers and students 1 pound, while Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin students enter free |
| Child | Children under 13 are free but must be accompanied by a responsible adult |
| Free Admission | Cambridge residents in postcode areas CB1 to CB5 enter free |
Guided walks include entrance at 16 pounds standard and 14 for students with under-13s free. The centre offers no online booking, admission is paid by cash or card on arrival, groups over ten are asked to write to [email protected] where advance payment can be arranged, and the walks are recommended to be booked ahead.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of The Round Church?
Monday: 13:30-17:00; Tuesday: 13:30-17:00; Wednesday: 10:00-17:00; Thursday: 10:00-17:00; Friday: 10:00-17:00; Saturday: 10:00-17:00; Sunday: Closed; Last entry to the visitor centre is 4:45 pm each day and the guided walks leave at 2:15 pm on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from inside the building, where a one-off notice also shut the public out on Tuesday 27 October 2026. Crusaders built the church around 1130 on the model of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, 75 years before the university, and by 1994 the congregation had outgrown it and moved to St Andrew the Great, so no Sunday service is held here now and the site runs as a visitor centre, a study centre for Christian students and a venue for Life in the Round events.
How much is the admission for The Round Church?
Adult: Standard entrance to the Round Church 3.50 pounds; Student: Teenagers and students 1 pound, while Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin students enter free; Child: Children under 13 are free but must be accompanied by a responsible adult; Free Admission: Cambridge residents in postcode areas CB1 to CB5 enter free; Guided walks include entrance at 16 pounds standard and 14 for students with under-13s free. The centre offers no online booking, admission is paid by cash or card on arrival, groups over ten are asked to write to [email protected] where advance payment can be arranged, and the walks are recommended to be booked ahead.
Any practical tips for visiting The Round Church?
Admire the quaint Round Church, a unique Cambridge historic site. Its rare round plan said to imitate Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
How long should I spend at The Round Church?
A typical visit takes 30–45 minutes.
