Church, mosque or temple
King's College Chapel
Cambridge, United Kingdom
A Gothic chapel with a spectacular fan-vaulted ceiling and a famous choir.
Historic site · United Kingdom · England
Trinity College Great Court
A vast college courtyard famous for the Great Court Run.
Paid entry about 45 min
For storytellers
Why Trinity College Great Court matters
Trinity's Great Court is a vast college courtyard with a fountain in the middle. It is associated with Isaac Newton, who studied here, and with the famous Great Court Run, in which students race around the court. Check whether visitors are allowed in, because access can be limited at some times.
Talking points
- Isaac Newton was a member of Trinity.
- The Great Court Run is a legendary challenge.
- A fountain stands at the centre.
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