Trinity College, College of the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England.
Trinity College is an academic institution of the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England. It covers roughly 14 hectares with several courtyards, gardens, and the Great Gate at the entrance, where a statue of Henry VIII stands.
King Henry VIII founded the college in 1546 by merging King's Hall and Michaelhouse. This union created a new academic foundation that quickly grew into a leading educational institution.
Students and fellows gather regularly in the courtyards between lectures, maintaining the traditions of collegiate life that shape daily routines here. The academic community also hosts debates and talks throughout the year, keeping intellectual exchange at the center of college culture.
The Wren Library opens to visitors at certain times, displaying collections of old manuscripts, books, and materials. Access to the courtyards and gardens is often possible outside exam periods, with pathways through the grounds clearly marked.
Students attempt the Great Court Run by racing once around the entire courtyard before the clock finishes striking twelve. This tradition combines athletic challenge with a touch of legend, as only a few manage to complete the circuit in time.
Location: Cambridge
Inception: 1546
Founders: Henry VIII of England
Part of: University of Cambridge
Website: https://trin.cam.ac.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.20694,0.11694
Latest update: December 12, 2025 19:30
Trinity College Chapel
60 m
Nevile's Court, Trinity College, Cambridge
95 m
Trinity College Clock
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All Saints' Garden
109 m
Trinity College, the Buildings Surrounding Great Court, Nevile's Court and New Court, and Including King's Hostel
56 m
Railings Round Churchyard Of The Destroyed Church Of All Saints
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Fountain In Great Court, Trinity College
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Blue Boar Hotel
97 m
Gonville And Caius College, The Buildings Surrounding Gonville Court And Caius Court Including The Hall, Chapel, Master's Lodge
105 m
National Westminster Bank, 26 Trinity Street
68 m
15, Trinity Street
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St John's College, Gateway To St John's Street To South Of The College Buildings
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35-37, Trinity Street
97 m
14, Trinity Street
106 m
32, Trinity Street
88 m
33 And 34, Trinity Street
92 m
Angel Court
58 m
38, Trinity Street
102 m
Junior Parlour Trinity College
91 m
Trinity College, Sundial In Great Court
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27 And 28, Trinity Street
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19, Trinity Street
94 m
16 And 16A, Trinity Street
101 m
20 And 21, Trinity Street
91 m
29, Trinity Street
81 m
Trinity College, Two Lamp Standards Outside The Great Gate On Trinity Street
57 m
Richardson Candle Wall Mounted Lamps Attached To 16, 19, 24, 27, 35 And 38 Trinity Street
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30 And 31, Trinity Street
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