Apr 22, 2022
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Downing College sits amidst 20 acres of beautiful grounds, yet it is within half a mile of the historic centre of Cambridge. The buildings date back to the beginning of the 19th century and are predominantly neo-classical in style conveying a sense of elegance and spaciousness. Downing College offers a flexible venue with facilities suitable for conferences, meetings, weddings and gala dinners.
The Howard Conference Centre and meeting spaces are fitted with a full range of state-of-the-art presentation equipment for in-person and hybrid events. The dedicated and experienced in-house Technology Support Team work with the Co-ordination Team ensuring that the room setups and all requirements are understood and correct, and provide AV support on the day allowing speakers and client event organisers to relax and focus.
The award-winning accommodation has been furnished to hotel standard with private bathrooms, superior furnishings, a luxury welcome tray and a flat-screen TV. The College offers a self-service breakfast in its beautiful neo-classical College Hall which allows you and your guests to have your own College experience during your stay.
Using seasonal, organic and where possible locally-sourced produce, Executive Head Chef Stephen Wade and his team provide high-quality restaurant standard cuisine. Catering for a variety of events from canapes with drinks receptions to gala dinners in one of the College's function rooms, the dishes are perfectly prepared and exquisitely presented.
For conferences and events, the College offers a range of dining options from hot and cold buffets to a cafeteria lunch in the hall. With a variety of menus to choose from, warm, welcoming staff and an exceptional level of attention to detail, you can be assured to have a fun-filled dining experience that your guests will surely remember.
The College has an extensive wine cellar that offers a wide selection of wines carefully chosen for quality and value. The wines have been selected to accompany a variety of dishes, descriptions and pairings can be found on the Wine List.
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Downing College has everything you need for a comfortable and memorable stay in historic Cambridge. With shops, restaurants and bars minutes away Downing College offers the perfect mix of the thriving cosmopolitan city and the calmness and tranquility of the College lawns and gardens.
You will find everything you need at Downing College for a relaxing and enjoyable overnight stay in such a unique venue with an award winning range of accommodation for B&B and Conference guests. With a choice of Superior Single, Twin or Double en-suite bedrooms, you will find our facilities can give you everything you require for your stay. There are no restrictions on the length of stay, subject to availability, and all rooms are available from a minimum of one night.
Set in 20 acres of lawns while remaining in the heart of Cambridge, Downing College is an idyllic venue for your wedding day. With a combination of beautiful architecture, tranquil gardens and landscaping, wedding couples can relax and enjoy their day knowing they are in safe and experienced hands.
The College's experienced and dedicated Wedding Coordinator, Kerry-Ann, will create your dream celebration, paying attention to the finest of details to ensure everything runs smoothly. From the initial enquiry to your big day, you will be looked after and cared for by the expert team at Downing College.
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