About Abbey Gardens
Abbey Gardens is a street located . The street has a length of approximately 71 metres.
The street is located within the Cambridge District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 5403264 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of , situated in the region of the UK. It's 50.67 miles North from central London., 1.64 miles North East from Cambridge, 26.92 miles East from Bedford and 29.89 miles South East from Peterborough.
Abbey
Religious (Aramaic)
Road names containing the word "Abbey" are common in the UK, with 705 occurrences, highlighting the significant role religious communities have played in shaping national identity. By the Middle Ages, there was a flourishing of monastic communities, including the Benedictines, Dominicans, and Franciscans. These orders established great abbeys to house their members and practice their religious lives.
Far from leading a cloistered existence, abbeys served as seats of learning, providing alms and medical aid to the communities around them. However, the wealth and power these abbeys amassed eventually drew the envy of English King Henry VIII. He dissolved the monasteries, stripping them of their assets and leaving many of these magnificent buildings in ruins.
The word "Abbey" is derived from the Aramaic "Abba," meaning "Father." In Latin, the male head of an abbey was called "Abbas," and the female head, "Abbatissa." The term for the buildings and community overseen by an abbot or abbess was "Abbatia." After the Norman Conquest, the French form "Abbé" evolved into the English "Abbey" we use today.
In modern times, there has been a resurgence of abbeys. Notable examples include Saint Michael's Abbey in Farnborough and Douai Abbey near Newbury, continuing the legacy of these historic religious communities.
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Map of Abbey Gardens
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Cambridge Property Investments Ltd | The Old Barn, 96 Whitehill Road, Cambridge,CB5 8LY | Visit Website |
| Elevation | 277 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8JE | Visit Website |
| Embassy Lettings & Management Limited | 27 Franks Lane Cambridge CB4 1RR | Visit Website |
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Location Details
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| Latitude | 52.214637 |
| Longitude | 0.155863 |
| OS Easting (X): | 547269 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 259614 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL473596 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Gardens
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Ditton Walk | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:41 |
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| Sunset | 19:03 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Andrewsfield 20 September 2024 at 03:00 (25.38 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 15.5°C (85.5%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NNE (8 mph) |
Population Statistics
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Chesterton Cambs Express |
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| 186-188 High St, Chesterton, Cambridge, CB4 1NX |
| 0345 675 7183 |
| Distance: 0.54 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Chesterton Cambs Express |
| Tesco Cambridge Newmarket Rd Superstore |
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| Cheddars Ln, Newmarket Rd, Cambridge, CB5 8LD |
| 0345 677 9127 |
| Distance: 0.57 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Cambridge Newmarket Rd Superstore |
| Asda Cambridge |
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| Beehive Centre-Coldhams Lane, Cambridge, CB1 3ER |
| 01223 531600 |
| Distance: 0.73 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Cambridge |
| Sainsburys Coldhams Lane |
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| Brooks Road, Cambridge, England, CB1 3HP |
| 01223 246183 |
| Distance: 1.08 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Coldhams Lane |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01223 - Cambridge |
| Area Code: 01954 - Madingley |
Local Government
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| In the 2024 General Election won with a majority of 0 the result was . The total electorate was 0 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
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Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Abbey Meadows Primary School
Address: Abbey Meadows Primary School, Galfrid Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8ND
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact:
Fen Ditton Primary School
Address: Fen Ditton Primary School, Horningsea Road, Fen Ditton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8SZ
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact:
Milton Road Primary School
Address: Milton Road Primary School, Ascham Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2BD
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01223712333
Teversham CofE VA Primary School
Address: Teversham CofE VA Primary School, Church Road, Teversham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 9AZ
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: 01223293357
St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School
Address: St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School, 2 Vinery Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3DR
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01223508707
St Matthew's Primary School
Address: St Matthew's Primary School, 19 Norfolk Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2LD
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: 01223568838
St Pauls CofE VA Primary School
Address: St Pauls CofE VA Primary School, Coronation Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1HJ
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: 01223568840
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Lensfield Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1EN
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: 01223712148
England Secondary Schools
Coleridge Community College
Address: Coleridge Community College, Radegund Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3RJ
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: 01223712300
Parkside Community College
Address: Parkside Community College, Parkside, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1EH
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 01223712600
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
CHEDDARS LANE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 8 CHEDDARS LANE, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8LD
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: :
CHAPEL STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 6 CHAPEL STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1DY
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 165-167 NEWMARKET ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8HA
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 170 CHESTERTON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1DA
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: :
NORFOLK STREET DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 24 NORFOLK STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 2LF
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: :
NEWMARKET ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 20 NEWMARKET ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB5 8DT
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
EAST BARNWELL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: DITTON LANE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB5 8SP
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 728900
EAST BARNWELL HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: DITTON LANE, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8SP
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
NUFFIELD ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: NUFFIELD ROAD, CHESTERTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1GL
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 423424
CAMBRIDGE ACCESS SURGERY
Address: 125 NEWMARKET ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB5 8HB
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 358961
YORK STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 146-148 YORK STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 2PY
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 364116
RED HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 96 CHESTERTON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1ER
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 365555
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
WELL
Address: 17 BARNWELL ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB5 8RG
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 241176
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 3, CAMBRIDGE RETAIL PARK, NEWMARKET ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB5 8WR
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 357487
DITTON PHARMACY
Address: 37 DITTON LANE, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8SR
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 576384
NUFFIELD PHARMACY
Address: NUFFIELD ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE, NUFFIELD ROAD, CHESTERTON, CAMBRIDGE, CB4 1GL
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 425090
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 9, BEEHIVE CENTRE, COLDHAMS LANE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3ER
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 531610
WELL
Address: YORK STREET HEALTH CENTRE, 144 YORK STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 2PY
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 356644
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Cambridge North Station is 0.88 miles away.
Address: Cambridge North Station, Cowley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0WZ
Cambridge North is situated on the Ipswich to Ely Line|Fen Line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Cambridge North Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Cambridge Station is 1.59 miles away.
Address: Cambridge station, Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JW
Cambridge is situated on the West Anglia Main Line|Cambridge line|Ipswich to Ely Line|Fen Line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Cambridge Station is staffed on a full time basis.