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H. White\n- Abba Eban\n- Graham Swift\n- Demis Hassabis\n\nBefore you go\n\n#### Visiting Queens' College\n\nQueens' charges admission: entry costs £5.00 per visitor (children under 12 free with an adult), via the Visitors' Gate on Queens' Lane, typically between 10:00 and 16:00. The college closes during the exam period from mid-April to early July, and on graduation days and for private events, so check dates before visiting.\n\nOpening hours, admission and access change often — check the [official site]() before you travel.\n\nFounded\n\n1448\n\nArea\n\nCentral — Silver Street\n\nType\n\nCollege\n\nBefore you visit\n\n### Check hours, tickets and access.\n\nCheck opening hours, admission prices and access with the venue before setting off.\n\nUpdated\n\nDate unavailable\n\nBy\n\n[Above Guide Editorial Team]()\n\nUseful links\n\n- [Official site queens.cam.ac.uk ↗]()\n- [Reference identity en.wikipedia.org ↗]()\n\n[Report a correction]()\n\nKeep exploring\n\n### Where to\n*next.*\n\n[All colleges]()[Neighbourhoods]()[Things to Do]()" }