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Cambridge Live - Corn Exchange and Guildhall

A view of the entrance,
Largest Event Space in the City Centre
Corn Exchange Foyer
Dining and Celebrations
The Large Hall at the Guildhall
Offering a Variety of Seating Options
The Guildhall Committee Room

The Grade II Listed Corn Exchange is the largest event space in the centre of Cambridge offering capacity for up to 1400. The flexible auditorium offers a variety of seating options including theatre style, cabaret and tiered, as well as a completely blank canvas of 456 square metres for exhibitions. The other rooms in the venue offer registration and breakout spaces for large scale conferences.

The Corn Exchange can also be used in conjunction with the other site, the Guildhalls. Located directly opposite, the Guildhalls provide additional breakout spaces. Accommodation and formal dining can be found in venues close-by including the Cambridge Colleges to provide an excellent solution for large conferences.

Situated in the centre of the historic university city of Cambridge and adjacent to the Corn Exchange, the Guildhalls offer some of the largest and very best conference facilities in the region. The spaces are impressive examples of Victorian and 1930s architecture, combined with 21st Century technology, offering several flexible spaces to accommodate conferences, exhibitions, trade fairs, civil ceremonies and wedding receptions - whether for 14 or 500 people.

These venues have a recommended outside catering company and details can be provided on request.

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Venue fact sheet

Rooms and Accommodation

  • Rooms
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Breakout Areas

Theatre
Layout
Classroom
Layout
U-Shape
Layout
Boardroom
Layout
Cabaret
Layout
Dimensions
The King's Room is suited for syndicate meetings, breakout sessions, training sessions and presentations for between 6-40 guests. The room is equipped with a state of the art SMART board allowing you to link your laptop to a whiteboard for presentations. The room is situated directly above the main entrance of the Corn Exchange and overlooks the foyer. Please note: This space is upstairs and cannot be accessed by wheelchair users and can only be booked in conjunction with bookings of the auditorium.
King's Room - Corn Ex
60
20
-
20
20
Width: 5.4m
Length: 9m
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The St John's Room is suited for drinks receptions, syndicate meetings, breakout sessions, training sessions and presentations. Its flexibility also allows for boardroom and theatre style meetings and standing buffets. The St John's Room also provides access to the two boxes that overlook the auditorium and stage. This space is accessible to wheelchair users via a platform lift. Please note this room can only be booked in conjunction with bookings of the auditorium.
St John's Room - Corn Ex
50
20
-
20
20
Width: 4m
Length: 9m
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The Corn Exchange Foyer is the ideal reception and registration area for welcoming delegates to your event. The space offers two bar service areas and an expansive floor space where delegates can congregate. The room leads both to the auditorium and the King's Room (upstairs) and can also be used for standing receptions for up to 150 guests or as an additional breakout area. Please note this room can only be booked in conjunction with bookings of the auditorium.
Foyer - Corn Ex
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-
Width: 8m
Length: 14m
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The Large Hall is the main space within the Guildhall. This impressive conference venue is often used for university degree ceremonies. It offers 330 square metres of floor space which can be set up in a variety of configurations depending on the nature of your conference. The space can easily accommodate 40 exhibition stands measuring 1.83 x 0.92 meters. There is a fixed stage and two dressing rooms to the rear. Lighting and sound equipment can be provided and operated by our team of experienced staff.
Large Hall - Guildhall
600
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200
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180
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Length: -
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The beautiful Small Hall of the Guildhall has a large source of natural light and is the ideal space in which to host exhibitions. The 144 square metres of floor space can easily hold up to 200 delegates or accommodate 15 exhibition stands. It can be used as an annex to the Large Hall or in its own right for smaller functions. The Large and Small Halls are adjacent and have linking doors to allow for the spaces to be used in conjunction with each other.
Small Hall - Guildhall
200
100
90
90
90
Width: -
Length: -
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Offering the largest single event space within the centre of Cambridge, the main auditorium of the Cambridge Corn Exchange is the perfect place for hosting conferences, exhibitions, receptions and awards ceremonies. This unique, versatile space offers flexibility and a variety of uses for events of all sizes, from a standing Christmas party reception for 500 guests to a plenary sessions for 1400 delegates. There are additional rooms and areas available for breakout sessions and there is direct access into the auditorium for loading and unloading. The detailed arch windows allows the space to feel light and airy, or choose to make a statement that matters with blackout blinds and up-lighting. The auditorium is equipped with a state of the art PA system and lighting rig, and we can work with you and our preferred suppliers to install AV and IT services to support your event. The main auditorium is accessible from street level.
Corn Exchange Auditorium
1400
250
300
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300
Width: -
Length: -
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As well as having two large halls, the Guildhall can also offer committee rooms for smaller events
Committee Room 1 - Guildhall
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Width: -
Length: -
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As well as having two large halls, the Guildhall can also offer committee rooms for smaller events Guildhall entrance
Committee Room 2 - Guildhall
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Width: -
Length: -
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Dining Rooms

Max Diners
Room Width
Room Length
The King's Room is suited for syndicate meetings, breakout sessions, training sessions and presentations for between 6-40 guests. Please note: This space is upstairs and cannot be accessed by wheelchair users and can only be booked in conjunction with bookings of the auditorium.
King's Room - Corn Ex
40
5.4m
9m
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The St John's Room is suited for drinks receptions, syndicate meetings, breakout sessions, training sessions and presentations. Please note this room can only be booked in conjunction with bookings of the auditorium.
St John's Room - Corn Ex
40
4m
9m
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The Corn Exchange Foyer is the ideal reception and registration area for welcoming delegates to your event. The space offers two bar service areas and an expansive floor space where delegates can congregate. The room leads both to the auditorium and the King's Room (upstairs) and can also be used for standing receptions for up to 150 guests or as an additional breakout area. Please note this room can only be booked in conjunction with bookings of the auditorium.
Foyer - Corn Ex
-
8m
14m
View Media
The Large Hall is the main space within the Guildhall. This impressive conference venue is often used for university degree ceremonies. It offers 330 square metres of floor space which can be set up in a variety of configurations depending on the nature of your conference. The space can easily accommodate 40 exhibition stands measuring 1.83 x 0.92 meters. There is a fixed stage and two dressing rooms to the rear. Lighting and sound equipment can be provided and operated by our team of experienced staff.
Large Hall - Guildhall
300
-
-
View Media
The beautiful Small Hall of the Guildhall has a large source of natural light and is the ideal space in which to host exhibitions. The 144 square metres of floor space can easily hold up to 200 delegates or accommodate 15 exhibition stands. It can be used as an annex to the Large Hall or in its own right for smaller functions. The Large and Small Halls are adjacent and have linking doors to allow for the spaces to be used in conjunction with each other.
Small Hall - Guildhall
140
-
-
View Media
Offering the largest single event space within the centre of Cambridge, the main auditorium of the Cambridge Corn Exchange is the perfect place for hosting conferences, exhibitions, receptions and awards ceremonies. This unique, versatile space offers flexibility and a variety of uses for events of all sizes, from a standing Christmas party reception for 500 guests to a plenary sessions for 1400 delegates. There are additional rooms and areas available for breakout sessions and there is direct access into the auditorium for loading and unloading. The detailed arch windows allows the space to feel light and airy, or choose to make a statement that matters with blackout blinds and up-lighting. The auditorium is equipped with a state of the art PA system and lighting rig, and we can work with you and our preferred suppliers to install AV and IT services to support your event. The main auditorium is accessible from street level.
Corn Exchange Auditorium
250
-
-
View Media
As well as having two large halls, the Guildhall can also offer committee rooms for smaller events
Committee Room 1 - Guildhall
-
-
-
View Media
As well as having two large halls, the Guildhall can also offer committee rooms for smaller events Guildhall entrance
Committee Room 2 - Guildhall
-
-
-
View Media

Main Meeting Rooms

Theatre Layout
Classroom layout
U-Shape Layout
Boardroom Layout
Cabaret Layout
Dimensions
The King's Room is suited for syndicate meetings, breakout sessions, training sessions and presentations for between 6-40 guests. The room is equipped with a state of the art SMART board allowing you to link your laptop to a whiteboard for presentations. The room is situated directly above the main entrance of the Corn Exchange and overlooks the foyer. Please note: This space is upstairs and cannot be accessed by wheelchair users and can only be booked in conjunction with bookings of the auditorium.
King's Room - Corn Ex
60
20
-
20
20
Width: 5.4m
Length: 9m
View Media
The St John's Room is suited for drinks receptions, syndicate meetings, breakout sessions, training sessions and presentations. Its flexibility also allows for boardroom and theatre style meetings and standing buffets. The St John's Room also provides access to the two boxes that overlook the auditorium and stage. This space is accessible to wheelchair users via a platform lift. Please note this room can only be booked in conjunction with bookings of the auditorium.
St John's Room - Corn Ex
50
20
-
20
20
Width: 4m
Length: 9m
View Media
The Corn Exchange Foyer is the ideal reception and registration area for welcoming delegates to your event. The space offers two bar service areas and an expansive floor space where delegates can congregate. The room leads both to the auditorium and the King's Room (upstairs) and can also be used for standing receptions for up to 150 guests or as an additional breakout area. Please note this room can only be booked in conjunction with bookings of the auditorium.
Foyer - Corn Ex
-
-
-
-
-
Width: 8m
Length: 14m
View Media
The Large Hall is the main space within the Guildhall. This impressive conference venue is often used for university degree ceremonies. It offers 330 square metres of floor space which can be set up in a variety of configurations depending on the nature of your conference. The space can easily accommodate 40 exhibition stands measuring 1.83 x 0.92 meters. There is a fixed stage and two dressing rooms to the rear. Lighting and sound equipment can be provided and operated by our team of experienced staff.
Large Hall - Guildhall
600
350
200
-
180
Width: -
Length: -
View Media
The beautiful Small Hall of the Guildhall has a large source of natural light and is the ideal space in which to host exhibitions. The 144 square metres of floor space can easily hold up to 200 delegates or accommodate 15 exhibition stands. It can be used as an annex to the Large Hall or in its own right for smaller functions. The Large and Small Halls are adjacent and have linking doors to allow for the spaces to be used in conjunction with each other.
Small Hall - Guildhall
200
100
90
90
90
Width: -
Length: -
View Media
Offering the largest single event space within the centre of Cambridge, the main auditorium of the Cambridge Corn Exchange is the perfect place for hosting conferences, exhibitions, receptions and awards ceremonies. This unique, versatile space offers flexibility and a variety of uses for events of all sizes, from a standing Christmas party reception for 500 guests to a plenary sessions for 1400 delegates. There are additional rooms and areas available for breakout sessions and there is direct access into the auditorium for loading and unloading. The detailed arch windows allows the space to feel light and airy, or choose to make a statement that matters with blackout blinds and up-lighting. The auditorium is equipped with a state of the art PA system and lighting rig, and we can work with you and our preferred suppliers to install AV and IT services to support your event. The main auditorium is accessible from street level.
Corn Exchange Auditorium
1400
250
300
-
300
Width: -
Length: -
View Media
As well as having two large halls, the Guildhall can also offer committee rooms for smaller events
Committee Room 1 - Guildhall
-
-
-
-
-
Width: -
Length: -
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As well as having two large halls, the Guildhall can also offer committee rooms for smaller events Guildhall entrance
Committee Room 2 - Guildhall
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-
-
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-
Width: -
Length: -
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Weddings

Civil Licence
Yes
Maximum number for a Civil Ceremony
500
Maximum number for a Wedding Breakfast
Not Applicable
Maximum number for an Evening Reception
260
Restrictions:

Green Initiatives

  1. All bar areas are equipped with recycling bins.
  2. Staff are encouraged to bike or walk to work; a Bike 2 Work scheme is available.
  3. Plastic use is being reduced with the introduction of reuseable cups.
  4. Use of LED lights, less and smaller generators and photocell light sensors is encouraged.

Did You Know?

  1. The Corn Exchange was originally a building for farmers and merchants to trade cereal grains.
  2. Ex-Pink Floyd founder and troubled local genius Syd Barrett makes his last ever musical appearance, at the Corn Exchange, supporting the Nektar
  3. The Guildhalls can trace its origins back to 1224 when the site was originally the town gaol.
  4. The Corn Exchange Auditorium is the biggest performance space in East Anglia.

How To Find Cambridge Live - Corn Exchange and Guildhall

Cambridge Corn Exchange, Wheeler Street
Cambridge
CB2 3QB