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Oct 14, 2024 · At the frontier of inclusive excellence, set in 50 acres of natural woodlands, orchards and wildlife habitats, Girton offers space to think and a community in which to thrive. Live in heritage buildings or state of the art accommodation, enjoy the Library, Cafe and indoor swimming pool, and some of the best on-site sporting and leisure ...
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The main College site has Grade 2* listed heritage buildings, which stand in 50 acres of mature woods, parkland, and formal gardens, based two miles north-west of the Cambridge city centre, offering a peaceful, inspiring and relaxing atmosphere in which to live and work.
The main college site, situated on the outskirts of the village of Girton, about miles (4 kilometres) northwest of the university town, comprises 33 acres (13 hectares) of land. In a typical Victorian red-brick design, most was built by architect Alfred Waterhouse between 1872 and 1887.
Aerial photograph of Girton College Cambridge, 1947. As the UK’s first residential institution for university-level education for women, an ethic of inclusion is central to Girton’s history and its future.
Girton is a home from home… a link to the world of work, and a potentially life-changing experience. Today, there are almost 800 matriculated students, over one third of whom are graduates, together with a community of around 120 academic Fellows and around 135 operational staff.
Girton College is situated about two miles northwest of Cambridge city centre, on a beautiful 50-acre site that offers a tranquil, rural atmosphere. The college’s original red-brick Victorian building, designed by architect Alfred Waterhouse, is one of the most striking and recognisable in Cambridge.
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Girton is a 10-minute bus/15-minute cycle from Cambridge’s centre. The relaxed atmosphere, tight-knit community, and distance gives students the unique feeling of ‘coming home’ after busy days of work and play.