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  1. Downing College in the University of Cambridge was founded in 1800 by the bequest of Sir George Downing. Set amidst 20 acres of magnificent grounds in the heart of the city, Downing College is a community of committed scholars and students, current and future leaders in their fields.

  2. Downing College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge and currently has around 950 students. Founded in 1800, it was the only college to be added to Cambridge University between 1596 and 1869, and is often described as the oldest of the new colleges and the newest of the old.

  3. See a detailed timeline of the history of Downing College. Downing College Archive: Further information on the history of Downing College. Plan of Downing College and historical context. A detailed College history from its inception in the legacy of Sir George Downing, all the way to the present day.

  4. Founded in 1800, Downing is both the newest of the ‘old’ Colleges and the oldest of the ‘new’, set in a spacious landscape of lawns, trees and gardens in the heart of Cambridge. We welcome applications from anyone with talent and commitment to join our friendly, academic community.

  5. Downing College sits amidst 20 acres of beautiful grounds, yet it is within half a mile of the historic centre of Cambridge. The buildings date back to the beginning of the 19th century and are predominantly neo-classical in style conveying a sense of elegance and spaciousness. Downing College offers a flexible venue with facilities suitable for conferences, meetings, and gala dinners. The ...

  6. Downing College is situated about three quarters of a mile from the station and is served by regular buses and taxis. By Bus. Cambridge's main bus station, Drummer Street, is only a five-minute walk from the College.

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