Pembroke College Cambridge

Location and Grounds

If you’ve ever been to Cambridge, the chances are you’ve walked right past Pembroke. If you haven’t, it won’t take you long to find us.

Located at the heart of Cambridge, Pembroke is brilliantly placed for many University departments and everything that the city has to offer, from cafes and restaurants, to shops and bars. Despite being just a stone's throw away from the city centre, stepping in to Pembroke is like entering an oasis. Here you'll find peaceful green spaces and colourful gardens. Most of our beautiful buildings are from centuries past, but our community is resoundingly 21st-century! 

This combination makes it such an inspiring place to live and work, our staff and students never tire of it.

How long does it take from Pembroke…?

  • To town: 5 minute walk
  • To the University Library: 10-15 minute walk or 5 minute cycle
  • To the Sidgwick site: 10-15 minute walk or 5 minute cycle
  • To Pembroke College sports ground: 20-25 minute walk or 8 min cycle
  • To the station: 25 minute walk or 10 min cycle
  • To West Cambridge site: 25 minute walk 10 min cycle
  • To University sports ground: 25 minute walk 10 min cycle 

Want to see for yourself?

Visitors are very welcome! You can walk around Pembroke’s grounds and visit the Chapel if no service is taking place. 

The College is open daily from 9am to 5pm, but is closed to visitors during the main exam period from mid-May to mid-June. Prospective students, however, are welcome to visit year-round.

Planning a group visit?

If you want to bring a school group to visit Pembroke, please contact the Schools Liaison Team to discuss this.

All other groups should contact our Porters' Lodge.