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 is a celebration of our community, the heritage, history and stories of Cambridge and the surrounding area - a showcase of extraordinary spaces, places and people.

At Wolfson, you can explore our beautiful gardens, learn more about the history of our Lee Library and enjoy vibrant artwork at our latest exhibition 'Life Within Landscapes'.

 

Poetry Trail

A self-guided trail around the Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶College gardens featuring extracts of poetry written by Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶staff and students from our latest WolfWords poetry anthology "a little branch".

The full anthology is available to read online, and physical copies are available from the Porters’ Lodge. 

Poetry Trail maps can be collected from the Porters' Lodge or viewed online.

Opening times:

10.00 - 16.00 every day, from Friday 6 September until Sunday 15 September 2024

 

Tree Trail

Explore the Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶College grounds which feature a wonderful variety of trees on-site, many of which are part of our self-guided Tree Trail. Enjoy our beautiful and varied garden 'rooms' at your own pace.

Tree Trail maps can be collected from the Porters' Lodge or viewed online.

Opening times:

10.00 - 16.00 every day, from Friday 6 September until Sunday 15 September 2024

 

Art Exhibition: 'Life Within Landscapes'

Enjoy Wolfson's newest exhibition, 'Life Within Landscapes', showcasing works by three Cambridge-based female contemporary artists, inspired by their Caribbean heritage.

'Life Within Landscapes' features a selection of remarkable artworks by Sandra Scott, Nadia Koo and Selena Scott. They have made their home in Cambridge while continuing to be informed and inspired by their Caribbean heritage. Their work is presented through the lens of their lived experiences, life-long travels and multi-cultural backgrounds as well as personal histories and memories. 

This exhibition presents a range of media and artforms ranging from film, textile-arts, doll-making as well as painting and printmaking, reflecting the rich tapestry of artistic expression found across the region and in the contemporary arts.

Opening times:

10.00 - 17.00 on Friday 6, Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 September 2024

10.00 - 17.00 on Friday 13, Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 September 2024

 

Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶College Library Anniversary Exhibition

Visit Wolfson's Lee Library for a special 30th anniversary exhibition showcasing the building's history and design.

The building was gift from Mr Lee Seng Tee of Singapore, a major benefactor of the College, and this exhibition follows the genesis of that generous donation: from early plans for a museum in College, to designs for a canal to the east and west of the building, and the coalescence of ideas around the final design.

Visit the Library during this drop in session to browse plans from architects Brewer, Smith and Brewer; photographs of the building’s construction; and video footage of the opening ceremony.

It is also an opportunity to learn more about the role of the Library today, which is not just a home for books but a source of academic skills support for our students and researchers. Tours of the Library are available upon request.

Book onto the session:

 

Garden Tour

Take some time out of your day to engage your senses with the sights and sounds of Wolfson's plants and wildlife.

Our lawned courtyards feature stunning herbaceous borders which contain a wide variety of plants and shrubs which provide structure, colour and interest through the year.

Several courts reflect a Chinese influence in the design and planting with many rare small Acers and other Asian trees. The retention of some majestic trees from the original site helps to give an atmosphere of maturity and permanence to a garden which has developed greatly over the last 30 years.

Gain a special insight into the evolution of the gardens and learn new skills relating to sustainability and biodiversity from our gardening team.

Book onto the tour:

Meeting Place: Porters Lodge

 

Find out about more events during Open Cambridge

Check out the  for the full programme of events.