Conferences & Events

Visit Cambridge provides a complete venue finding service for all types of events, be it a corporate or private function, a residential conference or day meeting.

Whether you require a stately home or a hotel, a Cambridge college or purpose built modern venue or even something unusual, we can help.

You may want to hire a meeting room or lecture theatre within an academic or University building, arrange a training or team building away day, a product launch or find the perfect Exhibition space.

For further information please call 01223 457577 or email becky.churms@cambridge.gov.uk

Cambridge is easily accessed via the M11, A11 and A14. Stansted Airport with international links is only 30 miles away, Heathrow only 71 miles and Gatwick 96 miles. There are also frequent trains to London Kings Cross and Liverpool St.

For information on getting to Cambridge and Visitor Information call the Cambridge Tourist Information Centre on 0871 226 8006.

Pre-booked Parking

If you are holding an event in Cambridge and wish to pre-book your parking, special rates for groups are available.

Email the Parking Services team at carparks@cambridge.gov.uk or phone 01223 458058 to discuss your exact requirements.

Bedford Lodge Hotel

Bedford Lodge Hotel is the ideal venue for conference and events in Cambridgeshire. Ideally located in Newmarket, we are close to the A14, A11 and M11 and we are just a short drive from the centre of Cambridge. The hotel has free car parking facilities for up to 120 cars.

Whether you are holding an informal meeting for just 2 people or a high powered corporate seminar for 180, our six stylish, state-of-the-art dedicated conference and events rooms provide the perfect backdrop. All of our rooms have complimentary wireless internet and are fully air-conditioned.

The Cambridge Belfry Hotel

The Cambridge Belfry is a luxury four star modern hotel with excellent facilities, located just 8 miles from Cambridge and the M11 with easy access to the A14 and A1.  The hotel offers 120 beautifully appointed bedrooms including ten suites with Jacuzzi baths, all of which offer comfort in elegant surroundings. The outstanding conference facilities can accommodate up to 250 delegates in the University Suite and the hotel has 8 flexible meeting rooms. Offering complimentary on site car parking and free Wi-Fi throughout and full leisure facilities it is the perfect choice for conference or event in Cambridgeshire.

Cambridge City Hotel

Superb meeting and event facilities are housed within the smart Cambridge City Hotel.

A choice of corporate suites means that we can cater for any function with ease – be it a meeting for two or 250 delegates. With a range of professional audio visual equipment, high speed internet access and dedicated event planners, your corporate function will not only run smoothly, but leave a favourable impression on every attendee.

DoubleTree by Hilton

Situated on the banks of the River Cam, Doubletree by Hilton Cambridge offers picturesque views in a tranquil, waterfront setting, close to the city’s main commercial and academic areas. Designed to host a wide range of events, from executive incentives and training sessions, one to one interviews and board meetings, to seminars, conferences and product launches and offers a variety of adaptable spaces, both indoor and outdoor, in an idyllic riverside setting. More than 3,600 sq ft of indoor conference space is at your disposal, accommodating small to medium-sized events of 15 to 150 with ease. Each of the 5 function rooms is equipped with the latest audiovisual technology, including wireless internet access. Most meeting rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows to allow natural lighting and inspiring garden views.

Hotel Felix

Hotel Felix is a fusion of Victorian elegance and 21st Century style and effortlessly inspires creativity and imagination.  This beautiful four star boutique hotel is situated in tranquil surroundings with easy access to the M11 and A14.   Four function rooms, seating from 10 to 60 delegates, have natural daylight, air conditioning and free WiFi.  Spacious grounds are ideal for team building or al fresco dining and BBQs on the Terrace in the summer. There are various dining options, including the hotel's vibrant award-winning Graffiti Restaurant, working buffet or sandwich lunches or private dining.  51 individually designed bedrooms. Ample free parking.

Newmarket Racecourse

Newmarket's two magical racecourses, The Rowley Mile and The July Course, together form the greatest venue in the East of England. The exhilarating excitement of world class flat racing, pulsating music nights, great value family days, award-winning restaurants, and exceptional Conference & Events facilities - Newmarket Racecourses has it all. For over 350 years Newmarket has been synonymous with horse racing's classic events. The magnificent Millennium Grandstand in a unique and historic setting, located at the heart of the East of England, is the ideal venue for your next event.

University Arms Hotel

Cambridge, University Arms, located in the city centre, offers nine dedicated meeting rooms and brilliant back-up, to ensure that your meeting runs as smoothly and productively as possible. Our meeting rooms can be set up in a number of different ways. Depending on your needs, our organisers will recommend which room and which seating configuration is best for you.

This city centre venue offers surprisingly large meeting rooms for up to 300 delegates. Meticulous and professional events team, inspiring break-out areas and excellent team building activities. University Arms has everything you need for business at its best.


The Varsity Hotel & Spa 

The Varsity Hotel & Spa is located in the heart of the city within easy walking distance of the city centre. With several rooms suitable for everything from conferences to wedding ceremonies it is the ideal place to host your event.

One of the hotel's best features is its spectacular roof top garden, with breath-taking views across the whole city, making it the perfect setting for a drink and canapé reception.