Cambridge Colleges Trinity College

History of Trinity College

Henry VIII founded Trinity College in 1546 on two existing colleges: Michaelhouse and King’s Hall. The College multiplied, both in importance and size. It is now the university’s largest College with over 1000 students and 180 fellows. It has also had more Nobel Prize winners than any other Oxbridge College at 34.

Entertaining Story

Isaac Newton may have made one of science’s most important discoveries. But… legend has it that his lectures were so boring that students fell asleep during them. So dull that students boycotted them, claiming it was against their human rights to have to sit through something so dull. Newton didn’t care, however. He preferred maths to people so happily lectured on his favourite subject to empty rooms.

Trinity Alumni

Alumni include Isaac Newton: an influential mathematician, Lord Byron: an English poet and Prince Charles: heir to the English throne.

Prices and Admission

Get Your Tickets: Visitors can purchase tickets at the Great Gate where you enter

Opening Times: The College and Chapel are open daily 10 am-4.30 pm (3.30 pm in winter months).

Wren Library: The Wren Library is open Monday to Friday 12-2 and on Saturdays 10.30-12.30 (term time only). Entrance is via Garrett Hostel Lane or Queens’ Road.