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Trinity on the Backs 2026

August 2

Due to incredible demand, this event is now fully booked. We are operating a waiting list – if you would like to be added, please contact us at [email protected] with the number of tickets required, and we will be in touch should spaces become available.

We would be delighted to welcome you back to our ever-popular family picnic event – Trinity on the Backs! Join us on Sunday 2 August in College for an afternoon of fun and activities in the all-important sunshine.

College will be open to alumni all afternoon, with the chance to enjoy our expert jazz band, a range of entertainment and garden games for all ages, and an opportunity to browse the Wren Library. The Punt Bar will be available all afternoon with drinks, strawberries and ice-cream, and bringing your own picnic is very much encouraged to enjoy on the Backs and in College.

Activities

Activities for kids such as Circus Skills workshops, bubble fun, face painting, and demonstrations from the Cambridge Science Centre

Lawn games including ring toss and giant Connect 4

Punt Bar and famous Trinity ice-cream and strawberries

Live jazz music

Punts from our Punt House for a relaxing day out on the Cam

Browse the Wren Library, and wander the college grounds

Quizzes, competitions, and other activities…

Please note, unfortunately, we are unable to offer parking at this event (with the exception of Blue Badge holders). Should you require this, please email us to let us know. Closest parking to College will be at Park Street, Grand Arcade, and Park & Ride.

Details

  • Date: August 2
  • Event Category:

Venue

  • Trinity College Cambridge
  • CB2 1TQ United Kingdom + Google Map

Organiser

  • Alumni Relations and Development
  • Email alumni-events@trin.cam.ac.uk