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Wren Library

The Wren Library, Trinity College, Trinity Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1TQ

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Visit one of the world's great library buildings, Trinity College's Wren Library.

The Wren Library is one of the world's great library buildings and houses an internationally significant collection of medieval manuscripts and early printed books. Alongside being able to witness Wren’s architectural masterpiece, there will be general treasures of medieval manuscripts and early printed books on show, and special exhibitions on women in early modern science and socialist movements against fascism and war.

Access to the Wren Library is via Garret Hostel Lane. There is a map here: https://www.trin.cam.ac.uk/library/visitors.

Last admission is 15 minutes before the advertised closing time.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:
10:00-16:00
Monday 15 September:
12:00-14:00
Tuesday 16 September:
12:00-14:00
Wednesday 17 September:
12:00-14:00
Thursday 18 September:
12:00-14:00
Friday 19 September:
12:00-14:00
Saturday 20 September:
10:00-16:00

Location & directions

The Wren Library, Trinity College, Trinity Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1TQ

Directions:
Access to the Wren Library is via Garret Hostel Lane. There is a map here: https://www.trin.cam.ac.uk/library/visitors.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Visitors should note that the College is an historic site where paths and surfaces may be uneven. The Wren Library is on the first floor and only accessible by stairs; unfortunately there is no lift available. Please also note that there are no public toilets available for visitors. Bags larger than a rucksack (such as trolleys and luggage) will NOT be admitted.

Additional information

Please note: During busy periods visitors may have to queue

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