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Cambridge Union Society

Historic Cambridge Union Society
The Debating Chamber
The Keynes Library
Events At The Union

Introduction

Home to the oldest debating society in the world, The Cambridge Union Society is a stunning Victorian Gothic building set in the heart of the historic city centre close to public transport and a great selection of city based hotels and accomodation.

The venue has a wide range of rooms on offer for meetings, conferences, corporate launches, weddings, private parties and more. The beautiful spaces are suitable for small meetings of 12 people to large conferences of 300.

All spaces are flexible with natural daylight, free WiFi, modern technical facilities and breakout space for your refreshments.

With an onsite bar and cafe, The Cambridge Union Society can provide a full event experience with friendly and professional service.

Catering

The Union also has a preferred list of local catering companies selected for their ability to adapt and can turn their talents to almost anything so if there is something that you have to have, just ask.

Our onsite 1815 Union Bar provides buffet lunches and tea and coffee's perfect for presentations and meetings and also offers a wide range of locals craft beers and delicious wines for your evening networking event or party.

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Breakout Areas

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The Fairfax Rhodes Room The Fairfax Rhodes Room The Fairfax Rhodes Room 100 52 35 42 50 View Media
The Keynes Library The Keynes Library The Keynes Library 100 30 40 50 40 View Media
The Snooker Room The Snooker Room - - - 30 - View Media
The Kennedy Room The Kennedy Room 30 30 25 30 - View Media
The Garden Room The Garden Room - - - - - View Media

Dining Rooms

Max Diners Room Height Room Width Room Length
The Fairfax Rhodes Room The Fairfax Rhodes Room The Fairfax Rhodes Room 100 - 5m 20m View Media
The Debating Chamber The Debating Chamber The Debating Chamber 150 - 18m 12m View Media
The Garden Room The Garden Room - - 5m 9m View Media

Main Meeting Rooms

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The Debating Chamber The Debating Chamber The Debating Chamber The Debating Chamber 300 - - - - View Media
The Fairfax Rhodes Room The Fairfax Rhodes Room The Fairfax Rhodes Room 100 52 35 42 50 View Media
The Keynes Library The Keynes Library The Keynes Library The Keynes Library 100 30 40 50 40 View Media
The Snooker Room The Snooker Room - - - 30 - View Media
The Kennedy Room The Kennedy Room 30 30 25 30 - View Media
The Garden Room The Garden Room - - - - - View Media
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Venue Address

Cambridge Union Society
9a Bridge Street
Cambridge
CB2 1UB

I was really in a tight place, needing to find a lunch venue for 30 at a few days notice in one of the busiest weeks of the year. I was able to do it in about 24 hours through Meet Cambridge, which saved my sanity and professional reputation.