King's Parade
King's Parade is a street in central Cambridge, England. The street continues north as Trinity Street and then St John's Street, and south as Trumpington Street. It is a major tourist area in Cambridge, commanding a central position in the University of Cambridge area of the city. It is also a place frequented by many cyclists and by students travelling between lectures during term-time.
Looking north along King's Parade to the Senate House (left) and Great St Mary's church (right), 2004 | |
Location within Cambridge | |
| Former name(s) | High Street |
|---|---|
| Location | Cambridge, United Kingdom |
| Postal code | CB2 |
| Coordinates | 52.2046°N 0.1177°E |
| North end | Trinity Street |
| South end | Trumpington Street |
King's College is located on the west side of the street, hence the name, and dominates the scene with the east end of its large Chapel on view. Also on the street, just to the north, is the University of Cambridge Senate House, mainly used for degree ceremonies. This area is known as Senate House Hill. Opposite the Senate House is Great St Mary's, the historic University Church.