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Downing College sits amidst 20 acres of lawns and trees, 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, Drinks Reception and Gala Dinners.
Downing College is proud to offer award winning range of accommodation for B&B and Conference guests. The College has been named the winner of the Cambridge BID ‘Best Customer Service’ award in the ‘University B&B’ category in 2016 and again in 2018.
Using seasonal, organic and where possible locally-sourced produce, Executive Head Chef Michael Penny and his team provide high-quality restaurant standard cuisine. Catering for a variety of events from canapés 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.
If you wish to enquire about this venue or other venues we have available please click below.
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| Theatre Layout | Classroom layout | U-Shape Layout | Boardroom Layout | Cabaret Layout | |||
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Tim Cadbury and Music Room | 40 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 18 | View Media |
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West Lodge and Maitland Room | 40 | - | 20 | 24 | - | View Media |
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Meeting Room 1 | - | - | - | 10 | - | View Media |
| Max Diners | Room Height | Room Width | Room Length | |||
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Hall | 168 | - | 7m | 20m | View Media |
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Grace Howard Room | 80 | - | 10.5m | 16m | View Media |
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Howard Building Drawing Room | 80 | - | 3m | 8m | View Media |
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West Lodge and Maitland Room | 36 | - | 8m | 13m | View Media |
| Theatre Layout | Classroom layout | U-Shape Layout | Boardroom Layout | Cabaret Layout | |||
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Howard Theatre | 160 | - | - | - | - | View Media |
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Howard Building Assembly Room | 150 | 60 | 35 | 46 | 64 | View Media |
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Grace Howard Room | 80 | 42 | 32 | 46 | 64 | View Media |
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Tim Cadbury and Music Room | 40 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 18 | View Media |
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West Lodge and Maitland Room | 40 | - | 20 | 24 | - | View Media |
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.
| Standard Single En Suite Bedroom | 49 Rooms | View Media | |
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Study Bedroom | 50 Rooms | View Media |
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Superior Single En Suite Bedroom | 55 Rooms | View Media |
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Superior Double En Suite Bedroom | 60 Rooms | View Media |
| Total | 169 Rooms |
Downing College
Cambridge
CB2 1DQ
I was delighted with the outstanding, very prompt and highly professional service I received from Meet Cambridge. I wouldn't hesitate to use Meet Cambridge again. Our trustee board meeting at Hughes Hall went extremely smoothly and all of the participants were pleased with the service received.