Sidney Sussex College, College of the University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Sidney Sussex College is a teaching institution of the University of Cambridge in England, comprising two courtyards surrounded by stone buildings with classical pediments and arches. Trees and lawns grow within the courtyards, while the buildings rise several stories with symmetrically arranged windows.
It was founded in 1596 through the bequest of Countess Frances Sidney, who set aside part of her fortune for a new teaching institution. The site previously belonged to the Franciscan friary of Cambridge, whose remains were later rediscovered during excavations.
The name honors Frances Sidney, a noblewoman whose will made its foundation possible. Today the rooms are used by students for teaching and dining, while the chapel still serves for worship.
Visitor access is limited to certain times, so check before you go. The courtyards are reached through narrow entrances, while some areas remain restricted to university members.
The chapel houses the burial of Oliver Cromwell, whose head was interred here after a turbulent history during the 17th and 18th centuries. This part of the building is normally not open to visitors.
Location: Cambridge
Inception: 1596
Founders: Frances Radclyffe, Countess of Sussex
Website: http://sid.cam.ac.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.20722,0.12028
Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:22
Green Street
87 m
Sussex Street
64 m
County Hall
102 m
Whewell's Court
108 m
Sidney Sussex College, Walls Fronting Sidney Street, Wall Of Hall Court, Wall Of Chapel Court
27 m
Harrington House, Kent House, Montagu House, Sidney House, Sussex House
82 m
Winstanley lecture hall
59 m
Christ's College, 'X' Staircase
109 m
Arts Cinema
97 m
Sidney Sussex College, The Buildings Surrounding Hall Court And Chapel Court
13 m
35, 36 And 38, Sidney Street
51 m
University Pitt Club
120 m
1, Market Street
111 m
47 And 48, Sidney Street
43 m
1 and 2, Green Street
49 m
8-10, Jesus Lane
111 m
1-4, Jesus Lane
98 m
3-7, Green Street
64 m
1 and 2, Bridge Street
94 m
Entrance Doorway To No 70 And No 70 (The Flying Stag) To Rear
117 m
49, Sidney Street
49 m
73, Bridge Street
108 m
46, Sidney Street
34 m
3, Bridge Street
106 m
5-7, All Saints Paasage
111 m
4, Bridge Street
114 m
2, Market Street
113 m
4, All Saints Passage
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