17/10/2026
Autumn brings a change of colour to Trinity's historic campus, where trees from Ireland and around the world line our leafy squares and walkways. Some of the oldest trees on campus have stood here since the 1830s, witnessing generations of students, scholars and visitors pass beneath their branches.
Among the campus's most recognisable trees are the Erman's birches at the Front Gate, planted around 1950 to replace earlier Oregon maples lost after a storm.
Today, these green spaces remain a place for quiet walks, reflection and discovery in the heart of Dublin, offering a moment of calm amid the bustle of city life.