Leckhampton

Leckhampton is a Victorian house set within the gardens of Corpus Christi College, offering multiple bedrooms and shared spaces for residents. The building includes a library, a music room with a grand piano, and facilities designed to support graduate students and visiting scholars.

The house was designed in 1881 by architect William C. Marshall for classical scholar Frederic Myers and his wife. It became part of Corpus Christi College in 1961 and has since served as a residential space for academics and students.

The library within the residence holds thousands of books reflecting the wide-ranging interests of its residents, from fiction to science. Visitors can sense how students and scholars spend their time reading across many fields.

The residence provides evening meals, shared kitchen facilities, and laundry services for residents along with regular cleaning. Being located within the college grounds makes it well-integrated into campus life and easy to access.

A Steinway grand piano sits in the music room where the Bene't Club performs regular concerts. This integration of live music within the residence creates an unexpected cultural dimension for those living there.

Location: Cambridge

Part of: Corpus Christi College

GPS coordinates: 52.20150,0.10130

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:45