Trinity Hall, Cambridge, is one of the university’s oldest and most storied colleges. Founded in 1350 by Bishop William Bateman of Norwich, it has a deep and enduring connection to law, particularly canon and civil law, which was the primary focus of its early studies.
Clare College was founded in 1326 by the university’s Chancellor, Richard de Badew, and was originally named University Hall. The college was known as Clare Hall until 1856, when it changed its name to “Clare College”. (A new “Clare Hall” was founded by Clare College as an exclusively postgraduate institution in 1966.)
Queens College was founded in 1448 by Margaret of Anjou (the Queen of Henry VI), and refounded in 1465 by Elizabeth Woodville (the Queen of Edward IV).
The Mathematical Bridge is a renowned wooden footbridge at Queens’ College, Cambridge. Officially named the Wooden Bridge, it serves as a crucial link between the riverside buildings and student accommodation.
Considered by most to be the most prestigious college within Cambridge University, Trinity College has been a world leader in the study of natural science since the 17th century.
Nestled within the prestigious St. John’s College, the Bridge of Sighs is one of Cambridge’s most famous landmarks. Built in 1831, this covered, stone bridge is a stunning example of Victorian Gothic (Neo-Gothic) architecture.
King’s College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge, England. The college’s full name is “The King’s College of our Lady and Saint Nicholas in Cambridge“, but it is usually referred to simply as “King’s” within the University.
Designed and named after Sir Christopher Wren, The Wren Bridge is known most commonly as ‘The Kitchen Bridge’.
St.John’s, known formally as ‘The College of St John the Evangelist in the University of Cambridge’ but colloquially as ‘Johns’, is one of the wealthiest and most prestigious colleges within Cambridge University.
Founded in 1964, Darwin was the first college to focus on postgraduate students only, followed by Clare Hall two years later in 1966. Darwin was also the first college to admit both men and women. There are around 600 students, known as Darwinians, from 75 counties.
Magdalene college has over 600 years of academic history. The college is home to the Pepys Library and is free to visitors wishing to explore the college grounds.
Clare Bridge is one of the most iconic and historic landmarks in Cambridge. Spanning the River Cam, it connects Clare College’s Old Court to its beautiful Fellows’ Garden. Built in the 17th century, Clare Bridge is the oldest surviving bridge in Cambridge and a must-visit attraction for tourists and students alike.
Founded during the aftermath of the Black Death in 1352, Corpus Christi College is the 6th oldest college within The University and the only college out of 31 to be founded by Cambridge locals. The college is now best known for the deliberately terrifying Corpus Clock, designed to represent a slightly morbid relationship with time.
Situated in the heart of the city centre, Christ’s college is open throughout the year and open to visitors free of charge. Founded originally as ‘God’s House’ in 1437 by William Bingham, the college was later refounded by Lady Margaret Beaufort, grandmother to Henry VIII, in 1505. The college was renamed ‘Christ’s College’.
Pembroke College, Cambridge: The oldest college to remain in its original location, Pembroke College is home to 700 students and fellows. Alumni include the youngest ever British Prime Minister, William Pitt the Younger, British actor Tom Hiffleston, best known for his role as Loki, and Ray Dolby, founder of Dolby Laboratories, who donated £34 million to the college in 2005.
