Trinity College
Trinity College
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Founded in 1546 by Henry VIII, this college boasts the famous apple tree that prompted Isaac Newton to develop his theory of gravity.
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Wander & Wonder
Singapore, Singapore1,699 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Walking along Trinity St, we can to the entrance of Trinity College. This is the largest and richest college in the University of Cambridge. A statue of King Henry VIII stands above the entrance who built the college
Written January 29, 2020
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Manfred B
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Sep 2023 • Couples
We visited Trinity College during our holiday in Cambridgeshire and on arrival we were welcomed by the friendly and most helpful Staff in the Porter's Lodge.
The Architecture of the Historic Buildings, especially the splendid facade of the Entrance to the College, were very interesting. We were very pleased to see the beautiful Chapel during our visit.
The Grounds of the College were very well cared for.
The Architecture of the Historic Buildings, especially the splendid facade of the Entrance to the College, were very interesting. We were very pleased to see the beautiful Chapel during our visit.
The Grounds of the College were very well cared for.
Written September 25, 2023
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Elizabeth S
Derbyshire, UK82 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Trinity College with Mark, one of the College porters. Mark was very knowledgeable and entertaining, and we learned a lot about the history of the College and some of its quirky former students. We topped off our visit with some time in the wonderful Wren Library. We can thoroughly recommend.
Written October 30, 2023
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569sybilleb
Schneeberg, Germany18 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
The old library was the reason I visited there.
Even though most of the shelves were empty due to restoration, it was still impressive. To make up for the empty shelves, there is an interactive room where the books and the library are literally brought to life. Very, very nice.
But please be there by 3 p.m. at the latest, otherwise you won't be able to see everything. And that would be a shame considering the entrance fee.
Even though most of the shelves were empty due to restoration, it was still impressive. To make up for the empty shelves, there is an interactive room where the books and the library are literally brought to life. Very, very nice.
But please be there by 3 p.m. at the latest, otherwise you won't be able to see everything. And that would be a shame considering the entrance fee.
Written March 12, 2024
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,657 contributions
Oct 2021
Out of all the colleges in Cambridge, Trinity College has some of the most distinctive architecture. The Tudor Great Gate and Clock Tower, the sanctum sanctorum of the Trinity, the colonnaded Nevile's Court and the Chapel are probably the most impressive parts of the buildings.
Written October 26, 2021
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GRAHAMMMCFARLANE
Bedford, UK608 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
One of the best colleges in Cambridge to get the real flavour of English heritage - the grounds; the libraries; the chapel and the whole atmosphere of Trinity is an experience to be savoured.
Written December 22, 2014
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lizlbarrett
Boston, MA13 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
Shockingly rude porters. One of them came up to me and asked me if I was pregnant really aggressively, I mean straight up yelling 'Is she pregnant?' at my mother. We weren't talking to him or anything, it was completely out of the blue. He just ran up and start screaming at us. I am not pregnant and even if I was, this is a totally inappropriate thing to say to any woman and especially to a stranger. I cannot fathom the lack of intelligence and empathy that a porter has to have to make a blunder like that. So many women struggle with conceiving children and with body image. Very disappointing.
The college itself is beautiful, but I don't think buying admission is worth it as you really can't see anything other than the quad. Looking in through the gate is mostly the same experience and doesn't cost three quid.
The college itself is beautiful, but I don't think buying admission is worth it as you really can't see anything other than the quad. Looking in through the gate is mostly the same experience and doesn't cost three quid.
Written June 19, 2018
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Kathleen E S F
New York City, NY24 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
I'd love to tell you about what I saw at Trinity, but I can't, as I wasn't allowed in. The college had an unannounced closing, for at least 3 days. Despite the fact that this was the college I most wanted to see, as a professor of astrophysics and fan of Isaac Newton, and despite the fact that my husband was a Cambridge alum, they would not let us in. That's maybe ok, but, most offensively, they would not even tell us when they might open again. They were pretty rude about it, and our private tour guide basically said Trinity are jerks; even if you have made arrangements in advance and they have confirmed it, they will just close if they feel like it and let no one in. And she said no other college does this, but because they're so rich, Trinity don't care about anyone else. That was very much our experience. So if you've got your heart set on going in, perhaps make sure you have a friend who is a current student *at* Trinity? Or plan on staying for a month, just in case?
Written July 10, 2017
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Angela E
Melbourne16 contributions
Aug 2013 • Couples
My partner is a Cambridge alumni and we are both over 60, yet we were aggressively told that unless we paid the £2 each admission fee, we could not even stand at the entrance and look at the building. The large, overweight "guard" in the bowler hat made a point of standing almost toe to toe with us, filling our eyeline with his considerable bulk to prevent us seeing the building from the gateway. Quite intolerable I thought and a sad reflection on the modern obsession with the acquisition of wealth.
Written August 26, 2013
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Another O
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Sep 2015 • Couples
Visited about a dozen Colleges, amongst other attractions, over three days. Some Colleges are free and some charge up to £3.50. This one was a ripoff. £2 isn't much, but for that you get to walk through the Great Gate into the Great Court, turn left and then out through the Queens gate at the side. You do take a detour in the middle to go and see the chapel, but only from the ante-chapel (ie the entrance hall!) - you can't walk in. Both Court gates are packed with people who can see everything you have, so there is no point. You can't see the Hall, New Court, Neville's Court, Bishops Hostel, etc. The Wren library at the back is free and accessible from the public road (and worth a visit). You do get a leaflet with a lot of historical information, but it is a bit laughable, and insulting, that the leaflet calls this a "tour". Avoid. Many of the lesser known Colleges are beautiful (and free).
Written October 1, 2015
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Hi, does anyone know how long a gudied tour of the college last and what does it include (which spaces do you see)?
Written June 23, 2024
para que fechas se pueden visitar las universidades gratis alguien me lo puede decir
Written February 7, 2019
Qu'est que le bisoutage au Trinity college surtout fin fes annees 1960
Written July 4, 2018
Can you walk around the courtyards of the universities in Cambridge and how much is the small fee I have heard mentioned. Many thanks
Written April 30, 2017
Where is the cheapest and most convenient place to park in Cambridge to walk along the river and possible punt and visit the universities? Many thanks
Written April 30, 2017
I usually park in one of the side roads on the left side of Huntingdon Road on the way into Cambridge (Oxford Rd or Richmond Rd). It's then about 10-15 mins walk to Magdalene Bridge. From there you can hire a punt or walk past St Johns, Trinity etc towards Kings Parade.
Written August 8, 2017
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