Introduction
The Backs consists of the lawns and gardens to the rear of the colleges associated with Cambridge University. Features of The Backs include riverside walks and lawns.
Although the Backs are individually owned by the colleges several plans were drawn up for an overall landscape scheme notably by Lancelot Brown in 1779 which was never executed. The site features riverside walks and lawns, overhung by trees.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
The Backs consists of the lawns and gardens to the rear of the colleges associated with Cambridge University. The public is allowed to traverse the historic park.
- History
The area known as The Backs was landscaped in 1750.
- Features & Designations
Features
- Lawn
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- River
- Walk
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- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Survival
Extant
Hectares
10
Open to the public
Yes
- References
References
- Cambridgeshire Gardens Trust {The Gardens of Cambridgeshire} (Huntingdon: Cambridgeshire Gardens Trust, 2000) The Gardens of Cambridgeshire
Contributors
Cambridge Gardens Trust