Trinity College, Cambridge is a Tudor-Gothic landmark in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, and a filming location for The Theory of Everything (2014). Built in 1546, it was designed by Christopher Wren (Wren Library), and is Grade I listed. It is owned by Constituent college of the University of Cambridge.
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Verified facts
- Located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10753, SRC-10752, SRC-12145 - Appeared in The Theory of Everything (movie, 2014)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10753, SRC-10752, SRC-11208 - Built in 1546
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12145, SRC-12146, SRC-12703 - Architectural style: Tudor-Gothic
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-12145, SRC-12147 - Historic designation: Grade I listed (Trinity College Chapel; Wren Library)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12145, SRC-12148, SRC-14109, SRC-14466 - Owned by Constituent college of the University of Cambridge (1546–present)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12145, SRC-12146, SRC-12703 - Designed by Christopher Wren (Wren Library)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12145, SRC-12148, SRC-14742, SRC-14743
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10752 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/t/Theory-Of-Everything.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10753 — https://www.visitcambridge.org/2024/04/10/film-and-tv-locations/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11208 — The Theory of Everything (2014 film) — Wikipedia (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12145 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinity_College,_Cambridge (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12146 — https://www.trin.cam.ac.uk/about/historical-overview/in-brief/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12147 — https://www.britannica.com/place/Trinity-College-University-of-Cambridge-England (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12148 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wren_Library (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12703 — British History Online – RCHME, An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in the City of Cambridge: T (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14109 — Wikishire — Trinity College, Cambridge (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14466 — British Listed Buildings — Trinity College, The Buildings surrounding Great Court, Nevile's Court an (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14742 — Trinity College Library, Cambridge — official visitors page (trin.cam.ac.uk) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14743 — The Architectural Drawings of Sir Christopher Wren — Trinity College, Cambridge (Oxford, library.asc (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was The Theory of Everything filmed?
Trinity College, Cambridge, in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, is a real-world filming location used for The Theory of Everything.
Who designed Trinity College, Cambridge?
Trinity College, Cambridge was designed by Christopher Wren (Wren Library).
Where is Trinity College, Cambridge located?
Trinity College, Cambridge is located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire.