Girton College

The red-brick Victorian buildings of Girton College extend across 33 acres of land, featuring gardens, sports fields, and educational facilities northwest of Cambridge.

Emily Davies and Barbara Bodichon established Girton College in 1869 as the first women's college in Cambridge, which later became coeducational in 1976.

The college library, expanded in 2005, holds extensive collections and provides study spaces across multiple reading rooms for academic research and learning.

Students receive guaranteed accommodation for three years, with options ranging from Victorian-style rooms in the main building to modern units at Swirles Court.

The college maintains the only heated indoor swimming pool among all Cambridge colleges, complementing its extensive sports facilities and recreational spaces.

Location: South Cambridgeshire

Location: Cambridge

Inception: October 16, 1869

Founders: Emily Davies, Barbara Bodichon, Henrietta Stanley, Baroness Stanley of Alderley

Architects: Alfred Waterhouse

Website: http://girton.cam.ac.uk

GPS coordinates: 52.22860,0.08394

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:28