Experience St John's

College tourism dates 24/25:
  • Open to tourism until 2nd October
  • Closed to tourism from 3rd October until 6th December
  • Open to tourism from 7th December until 24th December
  • Closed to tourism from 25th December until 1st January

 

2025
  • Open to tourism from 2nd January until 19th of January
  • Closed to tourism from 20th January until 21st of March
  • Open to tourism from 22nd March until 27th April
  • Closed to tourism from 28th April until 6th July
  • College open to tourism from 7th July until 1st October
  • College closed to tourism from 2nd October until 5th 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: Friday 13th September 2024

College opening times

 

Opening times: 9:30am - 4:30pm 

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

 

 

 

 

 

The Great Gate

Site Information

A visitor takes a photo of the College Chapel on his phone

 

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.

Site information and risk assessment for groups

Access guide

Locations of Emergency Medical Equipment

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
  • If the Chapel is closed - £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 9:30am and 4:30pm
  • St John's alumnus and their guests
  • Cambridge University card holders (including two guests)
  • CAMCard holders (including two guests)
  • Cambridge residents with proof of residency
  • Prospective students and their guests
  • Attendees at Chapel services
  • Attendees at other events in College