Trinity College, Cambridge
Trinity College
The wealthiest and largest college in Cambridge, which has produced famous figures such as Newton and Byron as well as more than 30 Nobel Prize winners. There is an “apple tree of Newton” in front of its main gate.
Trinity College was founded by Henry VIII in 1546. Its Great Court is one of the largest enclosed courtyards in Cambridge and in all of Europe, and the scene of runners racing around the court in the film Chariots of Fire was filmed there. The college has produced Newton, Francis Bacon, Byron, Bertrand Russell, Wittgenstein and many others, and more than 30 Nobel laureates. The apple tree on the lawn outside the main gate is said to be a descendant of the apple tree at Newton’s family home. The Wren Library, designed by Christopher Wren, holds treasures such as Newton’s manuscripts and the original manuscript of A. A. Milne’s “Winnie-the-Pooh.” It is open for a short period at midday on weekdays only, and entry is free. Outside the exam period, the college usually charges a small entrance fee. Opening times often change, so check the official website in advance. You can also see the college’s riverside façade from the Backs on the opposite bank or while punting.
Opening hours
Outside exam season approx. 10:00–16:30; Rennes Library approx. Mon–Fri 12:00–14:00 (check official site)
Nearby sights
- St John's College, Cambridge
- King's College Chapel, Cambridge
- Kettle's Yard
- Great St Mary's Church
- Magdalene College & Pepys Library
- Corpus Clock
- The Eagle
- Cambridge Market Square