Directions
to Clare College
Cambridge is easily accessible
by road, rail and air. You may find the following external
links useful:
Addresses
Clare College
Old Court
Trinity Lane
Cambridge
CB2 1TL |
Clare College
Memorial Court
Queens Road
Cambridge
CB3 9AJ |
Clare College
The Colony
Chesterton Lane
Cambridge
CB4 3AA |
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Road
You should note that much
of Cambridge City Centre is pedestrianised, traffic is restricted
and the one-way system confusing to many.
- Access from the Midlands and North is via the A14 and A1. From whichever direction you approach you should make for the
A14 to the north of Cambridge.
Car parking is severely
restricted at Clare College (please see below)
and wherever possible you should use Park and Ride.
It is very expensive to park in Cambridge, there are very few car
parks, many yellow lines and parking restrictions everywhere! Cambridge Park and Ride buses provide a very convenient and economical
way of getting into Cambridge - it is in fact the most direct route
to the heart of the City. Parking is free and the bus price is £2.00
return. (Please note that times may vary during public holidays).
There are five Park and Ride site
parks located on main routes into Cambridge, and buses run about
every 10 minutes. For Cambridge Park-and-Ride information contact
(01223) 718167 or email:
parkandride@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Rail
Cambridge is less than
an hour away from London by train with frequent departures from
King's Cross and Liverpool Street stations. Some direct services
operate from Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester and Nottingham.
Cambridge Station is about a 25 minute walk from Clare, but buses
run every 8 minutes into the centre of Cambridge and taxis are available
for hire at Cambridge
Station.
Coach
There are frequent services
between London's Victoria Coach Station and Drummer
Street Bus Station in Cambridge. Most services will
terminate from Cambridge Bus Station, from here it is only a 5-minute
walk to Clare Old Court.
Air
Stansted Airport is located
just 30 miles south of Cambridge, is 35 minutes away via the M11
motorway and is the most convenient international airport but there
are also regular flights from most European destinations.
Heathrow and Gatwick are both approximately 2 hours away by road
or rail, and there are frequent coach connections to Cambridge (Drummer
Street Bus Station) from all three airports.
NB: If taking
a taxi be sure to ask to be dropped off at Clare College, Memorial
Court in Queen's Road.
Car parking is severely restricted
at Clare College by the limited area available to accommodate vehicles
due to the size and layout of the grounds. Therefore, all parking
within the College is strictly controlled and prior approval to
park, including notification of vehicle details, must be arranged
with the Head Porter well in advance of your visit. Special provision
is made on the occasions when students are coming up or going down
from College to allow short stay parking to set down or pick up
possessions when individual applications to park are not required.
The Head Porter will also advise on arrangements for disability
access to the College.
The Head Porter should be contacted by email: head-porter@clare.cam.ac.uk
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