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Emma has been like a second home for me – it has such an incredible community of friendly, passionate students, fellows and staff. It’s known as ‘the friendliest College’ for a reason! Colin

At Emmanuel, we are proud of our College and its history, but prouder still of our students’ achievements, academically, personally, and as members of the wider community.

We are a friendly College with an informal atmosphere, where students are encouraged to make the most of their talents. 

Students can live in College accommodation throughout their time at Emmanuel. 

Our rooms are located on the main site or in houses a short distance away. 

At Emmanuel we have: 

• excellent facilities for sport, computing and music 
• terrific teachers 
• a modern library with one of the best reading rooms in Cambridge 
• a social hub 
• a student-run bar 

Our gardeners also believe that the outdoor spaces are to be enjoyed, so they are there for all members of the College to use. This includes: 

• 2 ponds, with their ducks and moorhens 
• tennis courts 
• the outdoor swimming pool 
• a large grass area known as the Paddock

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Emmanuel is a lovely place to live and work in. The spaciousness and beauty of the grounds and buildings, right in the centre of Cambridge, tend to surprise everyone who enters from the busy streets around us. 

We give our students the space to pursue their own interests and ideas, providing an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and do their best work regardless of background and beliefs.

The College maintains an atmosphere of mutual support by fostering good relationships between our students across year groups and with the teaching academics who look after their educational progress. 

Our students excel in their academic and social lives, and the College provides the framework for them to do this. 

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Learn what it’s like to be an Emmanuel student!  Our student-guided tours give you a first-hand experience to our community as you explore academic buildings, a residence hall and the Jean Yawkey Center – the heart of student life on campus. Afterwards, our staff and students are happy to share information about the application process and some places you’ll want to check out in Boston. If you have questions please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Admissions at 617-735-9715 or email us at  [email protected]

Visiting Emma

The Emmanuel College website lists directions to the College by bus, train, bike and air on their website .

The University provides a street map of Cambridge, available here , that shows all the Colleges and Departments of the University.

When you arrive at Emmanuel you should enter the College through the front entrance on St Andrew’s Street. Immediately inside the entrance, on the right, is the Porters’ Lodge which is manned 24 hours a day.

The College hosts numerous Open Days for prospective students throughout the year. For more information visit this page . You should contact the Admissions Office if you want more information or want to arrange a visit on a separate occasion.

While visiting a few colleges will certainly help you to make up your mind as to which to choose, it’s by no means essential. If you can’t make it in person, you might like to view the online tour of Emma .

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• Visiting Cambridge Colleges in 2023 – Latest Information

Most visitors to Cambridge would like to take a look inside a College or two. There’s over 800years of history to explore and many of them are free to enter.

We have created an exclusive and helpful table showing Colleges, weblinks, opening information and charges. See here… https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OlNqtNpEPFtrLmnF4n6VCbJWccBZEgP59_tpjdX3WmE/edit?usp=sharing

It should be noted that Colleges are private institutions that have the ability to close at a moment’s notice if a special guest has been invited to look round or something like that. There is no guarantee that a College will be open on the day you might have decided to visit.

If there is a concert or a recording taking place this might also be a reason for a College to close so it’s best to check their websites before you go. Many Colleges keep their social media up to date with any opening restrictions.

We hope some of your questions might be answered below:-

Which are the best Colleges in central Cambridge that are free to look round?

These would be:-

• Christ’s College where Charles Darwin studied (Only open Tuesdays and Thursday)
• Downing College has the Heong Gallery
• Pembroke College with it’s Chapel by Sir Christopher Wren
• Gonville & Caius College with it’s different courts and medical history
• Jesus College with it’s garden sculptures
• Magdelene College right on the river with the Pepys Library
• Peterhouse being the oldest of all the Colleges in Cambridge
• Sidney Sussex where Oliver Cromwell’s head is buried
• St. Catherine’s College in a small intimate College in the heart of Cambridge
• Trinity Hall has an amazing history and a beautiful garden on the river

Which are the Colleges that charge visitors to enter?

These would be:

• Clare College
• Corpus Christi College
• St John’s College
• King’s College
• Queens’ College
• Trinity College

Which are the most famous or popular Colleges to look round?

Trinity college.

Trinity is by far the wealthiest and the largest of all the Colleges in Cambridge. They only charge £3 for an adult to enter the College but access is restricted to the Great Court and the Chapel. To gain admission enter via the Great Gate on Trinity Street.

It is also possible to see the Great Court free of charge by entering through the Queen Elizabeth Gate on Trinity Lane but do not cross the barrier marked PRIVATE! If you do the porters wearing bowler hats will be after you.

Trinity Great Gate seen from the Great Court

KING’S COLLEGE

King’s College is probably the most visited College in Cambridge as the chapel is the finest example of late gothic architecture anywhere in the world. It has the finest example of renaissance stained glass anywhere in the world and the largest fan vaulted ceiling.

To look round the chapel and grounds at King’s you can buy a ticket online here:  https://www.kings.cam.ac.uk/visit/your-visit

It is £1 cheaper online but you can just pop into the Kings Shop on Kings Parade and buy your ticket there. It is £11 for an adult and £8.50 for a child when buying from the shop.

Once you have your ticket you will need to walk round to the north door of the chapel to present your ticket and enter.

Inside King’s College Chapel

After you have seen the chapel and the priceless painting by Rubens you can walk round the College grounds. Many visitors just head off after the chapel but it’s a strong recommendation to enjoy the grounds and walk over the bridge to the west, which has inspired famous Chinese poetry.

It is worth noting that with many guided walking tours entry to the chapel is included. Many people walk around the chapel but have no idea what they are looking at so having a guide is a strong recommendation. These can be arranged through Cambridge Walking Tours http://www.cambridgewalkingtours.co.uk/

It is possible to attend a Choir Services known as Evensong at King’s College chapel free of charge. These take place in term time and you will need to book online as they are restricting the number of people attending due to Covid-19. You can see all the information you need and book online here:- https://www.kings.cam.ac.uk/chapel/attending-chapel-services

Once you’ve booked you need to come to the front of King’s College on King’s Parade at 4:55pm. If you are after 5:05pm you will be at the back of the queue. At 5pm you will be allowed into the College and permitted to queue up at the south door to the chapel (follow the crowd). At 5:15pm you will be allowed into the chapel. At 5:30pm Evensong will start. You will not need to pray or sing. Just stand up when everyone else stands up and sit down when everyone else sits down. The service lasts around 45mins. Dress appropriately for a religious service and do not take photographs. It’s important to be respectful of the College allowing visitors to participate in an ancient and beautiful tradition.

King’s College taken from Queen’s Road

QUEENS’ COLLEGE

Queens’ College is special because of the wooden bridge over the cam often incorrectly referred to as the Mathematical Bridge. It also has a historic sun dial and some of the oldest courts in Cambridge.

It is only £5 to look around this College and much of it is open to the public.

Access is gained via Queens’ Lane.

St. JOHN’S COLLEGE

St. John’s College is very famous as William Wordsworth studied here and it’s one of the most beautiful. It is also the only College to have two bridges over the river one being the famous Bridge of Sighs.

The movie about Steven Hawking’s life called The Theory of Everything was filmed here although Mr. Hawking went to Trinity Hall.

Entry to this College is £11 for an adult and they charge for children over 12yrs. This is the most expensive of all the Colleges to visit.

With the entry to the College you can wonder around most of the buildings. It’s possible to go into the chapel but often this is restricted just to the entrance and not the stalls.

Make the most of your time at St. John’s College and make sure you walk over the Bridge of Sighs and into New Court and the gardens.

New Court at St. John’s College

What Colleges are off the beaten track but worth a visit?

Selwyn College is a short walk to the west and has some pretty buildings.

Churchill College is a bit of a trek but it has a lot of grounds and some amazing sculptures.

When is the worst time of year to visit the Colleges?

That would be April and May whilst the exams are taking place. Colleges are often closed around this time to allow students to study and prepare for exams.

When is the best time of year to visit?

July and August are good because Colleges are open and there are no student’s around but King’s College Chapel Evensong is not on as it is out of term time.

June can be a great time with Evensong on, students still around and the crowds have not arrived.

If you want to see some nervous new students and get a feel for life as a student October can be fun.

Our favourite time in September when things are quietening down but the evenings are still long and mild.

Here are some other bits of information about visiting Colleges that you might wish to know:-

Cambridge Alumni can gain entrance to Colleges with their CamCard. It allows them to bring one guest with them into St. John’s or Queens’ or up to three guests in other Colleges. It even allows access with two guests into King’s College Chapel.

Cambridge residents can apply for a resident’s card at Kings Shop to gain access to Colleges for free.

Social distancing is still important to reduce the risk of spreading Covid-19. There are various measures in place within Colleges that must be adhered to. There is a new booking system for the chapel at Kings for example to keep numbers in confined spaces to a minimum.

Colleges are centres for academic study and life within them are for students, staff and fellows. It is a privilege to be allowed in as a visitor so be mindful of people trying to work.

Many people see their College as their home and identify strongly with them. Alumni and staff can choose to get married in their College chapel as example and so often a College might close for the day to allow that to happen.

If you are interested in women-only Colleges there are now only Murry Edwards and Newnham after Lucy Cavendish started to admit men in 2021.

Once you have looked round a College take the time to enjoy their gardens. Make the most of your visit. College gardens are arguably more exclusive and more enjoyable to look round than the buildings.

Fellow’s gardens are closed to the public but each summer they hold plays as a part of the Shakespeare festival. It is a chance to look inside a garden that’s rarely available to the public’s eye. Get to a performance well before the start and enjoy the garden before the play begins. Don’t forget to bring your picnic! For more information visit https://cambridgeshakespeare.com/

When walking around Colleges it’s easy to forget that the cobbles under your feet are hundreds of years old and may not be perfectly flat so do mind your step.

Fellows are often trying to educate young minds just the other side of a window as you walk around a College so do be mindful not to shout. Many areas are marked PRIVATE for good reason.

Be aware of emergency procedures in the event of an alarm. This information is usually quite clear but might be worth noting as you go in.

We hope this article has proved interesting and useful.

Plan your visit and take as much time as you can to enjoy this wonderful City.

Article by Anthony Dean www.cambridgetouristinformation.co.uk

Sources:- https://www.economist.com/britain/2019/03/14/another-women-only-cambridge-college-goes-mixed https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/cambridge-news/cambridge-university-colleges-free-visit-13810784 College individual websites as listed in the spreadsheet above

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