Visitor Information

Who can visit and when
The College grounds are currently open daily for permitted visitors between 10am and 3.30pm but may need to close at short notice for operational reasons or events.
Current notices
March 2026
From Saturday 21 March the College grounds are open to visitors as detailed below. However, the grounds may need to close at short notice for operational reasons or events. Note the College will be closed to tourism on Wednesday 25 March 2026.

Permitted visitorS

Visitors welcomed to St John's without charge are as follows:

  • St John's alumni and their guests
  • Cambridge University card holders (including two guests)
  • CAMCard holders (including two guests)
  • Cambridge residents (documentary evidence is required of a home address with a CB postcode)
  • Prospective students (including two guests)
  • Attendees at Chapel services
  • Attendees at other events in College

Tourism

An entrance fee is payable for all other visitors during the following dates and times:

  • 21 March 2026 until 27 April 2026 between 9.30am and 4.30pm
  • 6 July 2026 until 30 September 2026 between 9.30am and 4.30pm

The College may close at short notice outside of the above times/dates due to other events or for operational reasons.

ENTRANCE FEE 2026

Adults - £17

Children (12-16) - £10

Senior citizens (age 66 and over) - £10

Students - £10

Please Note

  • Payment by bank card only (excluding American Express)
  • No dogs or animals allowed other than assistance dogs
  • No re-entry after admission
  • All commercial groups of five 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 £10 per person. Booking enquiries should be directed to Cantab Tours.