Cambridge is a stylish yet charming city, which simply oozes class and heritage wherever you look. Famous the world over for its prestigious University, Cambridge is a delightful place to work, learn and live. Located in the south of England, Cambridge is just a 50-minute commute to central London when travelling by train. For international visitors London Stanstead Airport is just 20 minutes away.
Cambridge University attracts students and professionals from all over the world, and there are a number of major employers in and around the city. Thanks to its educational background and superb transport links to the capital demand for conferencing facilities is high and there are numerous conference providers in the city, offering event management, exhibition facilities and dedicated conference meeting rooms.
Searching for the ideal conference venue in Cambridge can be a daunting task so we have complied a short list of some of the very best conference venues in Cambridge to help you make your decision.
Premium Conference Venue Cambridge
Madingley Hall, University of Cambridge
With such heritage on offer it would be wrong not to include a University of Cambridge conference venue on our list. This fine hall, which has been owned by the university since 1948, houses the Institute of Continuing Education. In addition to its lecturing facilities, Madingley Hall also offers dedicated conferencing facilities to private individuals and organisations.
Conferences at Madingley Hall can be tailor made to suit your requirements, from half-day meetings to week long residential conferences throughout the year. For delegates who require overnight accommodation the venue provides 61 bedrooms, which are all en suite and tastefully furnished.
To ensure your conference is delivered successfully the venue offers top quality facilities, from state of the art audio and visual equipment to free WiFi for all delegates.
The dedicated conference team will see that your needs are met on the day of the conference and can assist you with any other requirements, such as catering and accommodation.
This wonderful venue, with such a superior background in learning, is sure to inspire your delegates and make your conference something to remember.
Please contact the venue directly for further information and prices:
Madingley Hall Address Details:
Madingley Hall
University of Cambridge
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB3 8AQ
Unusual Conference Venues Cambridge
Riverboat Cam
If you are looking to impress your delegates by hosting a conference to remember, then the Riverboat Cam is ideal. This unique venue offers a truly remarkable space to host your meeting, and the location is ever changing as you drift slowly down the River Cam.
The riverboat has been specially designed to fit through the waterways of the river, and has a licence to hold 110 passengers at any one time. Disabled access is not a problem and heating and electricity are provided as standard.
Available for charter throughout the year, Riverboat Cam is adaptable and can cater for a wide range of meetings, from parties to formal banquets and boardroom type meetings. Conferences can be booked for any number of hours, so from full day lectures to morning breakfast meetings the choice is yours.
If you are hosting a conference for a large number of delegates, then the boat can be set up in a theatre style, seating around 90 people. You will be provided with everything you need to deliver your conference, from projectors to a PA system.
On board there is a fully stocked bar, and if your conference requires catering then this can be arranged, from simple snacks to formal dining.
Please contact the venue for further details
Riverboat Cam Address:
Cambridge Passenger Cruisers
PO Box 401
Cambridge
CB4 3WE
Hotel Conference Venues Cambridge
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Cambridge
The well-known Crown Plaza hotel chain boats a luxurious hotel right in the heart of the city. It is within easy walking distance from Kings College and the University, plus the new shopping centre The Grand Arcade.
As you would expect from a Crowne Plaza hotel the conferencing facilities are state of the art and well managed. There are four meeting rooms, all of which are spacious and air-conditioned. Lighting can be varied to suit the type of presentation being given.
The smallest room seats ten delegates in a boardroom style and the largest room has a capacity of 300 people. There is a team of dedicated events managers on site to assist you on the day of your meeting, and they are also available to help before and after the event.
Services provided as standard include:
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Slide projector
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DVD player
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Digital projector
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Flip chart and market pens
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LCD projector
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Lectern
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Microphone
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Modem lines
There are a number of packages available when booking your conference at the Crowne Plaza. If you require a day conference then the Day Delegate package is ideal, providing the facilities above plus refreshments, room hire, lunch, tea and coffee breaks. This package starts at £50 per person.
If you require more time then there is a Residential Delegates package, which includes overnight accommodation, dinner and breakfast. This starts at £175 per person.
Parking is easy at this hotel, and for a fee of £15 your delegates can arrive by car at the venue and it will be parked by the valet.
