Timeline
14:46
Grab a strong espresso at Savinos to start the evening. The cafe is open until 18:00, which is well before the sunset moment.
15:36
Walk 8 minutes from the town centre to St John's College. Enter the grounds and head toward the Bridge of Sighs. You will have time to explore the courtyards and the historic School of Pythagoras before the light changes.
16:16
Stand at The Backs, the gardens behind the college. As the sun sets toward the SW, the golden light will reflect off the river and the college walls. This is the perfect moment to watch the day end.
17:01
Walk 8 minutes to The Mill, a cozy pub near The Backs. It is open from 17:00 to 21:00 on weekdays, making it the ideal spot for a drink and a refined selection of real ale as the evening deepens.
Local tip
The Backs is a public path, but access to the college interiors requires a ticket. The walk from the town centre to St John's is short and straightforward.
Check before you go
- Savinos is open Mo-Sa 07:00-18:00; closed on Sundays.
- The Mill is open Mo-Fr 12:00-15:00,17:00-21:00; Sa-Su 12:00-21:00.
- Sunset on 15 January is at 16:16.
Worth knowing
- Savinos is open at 14:46 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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