Experience St John's
College tourism dates 2025:
- Open to tourism from 22 March until 27 April
- Closed to tourism from 28 April until 6 July
- College open to tourism from 7 July until 1 October
- College closed to tourism from 2 October until 5 December
Please note, there may be dates/times when the College has to close at short notice. Information on those dates/times will be posted below as soon as that information is available.
College closures:
The Chapel is closed to tourism until further notice due to chapel organ replacement construction work.
College opening times
Opening times: 10am - 4pm
Chapel services information
Entry into St John's College is via the Great Gate which is located in St John's Street, Cambridge, CB2 1TP
Site Information
The main visitor route is accessible to all except for entry into the Chapel by those using a wheelchair. A map indicating a route that is accessible for those visitors using a wheelchair to enter the Chapel via a ramped route is available from the main entrance.
Visitor information
Tourism charges from 1st July 2024
- Adults - £15
- Children (12-16) - £8
- Senior Citizens i.e. those in receipt of the State Pension - £8
- Students - £8
- All commercial groups of 5 or more people that wish to visit the College, will need to be led by a qualified guide. These guides who are members of the Society of Cambridge Tourist Guides will be provided by Cantab Tours. There is a discounted group booking rate of £8 per person. Booking enquiries should be directed here.
- The College only accepts payments by debit/credit card. Payments by cash are not accepted.
Permitted visitors (no charge) between 10am and 4pm. Please enter via the Great Gate in St John's St
- St John's alumnus and their guests
- Cambridge University card holders (two guests only)
- CAMCard holders (two guests only)
- Cambridge residents with proof of residency (two guests only)
- Prospective students and their guests
- Attendees at Chapel services
- Attendees at other events in College