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Cambridge offers a unique selection of free event venues perfect for professionals organising corporate gatherings. These spaces blend historic charm with modern amenities, providing a cost-effective solution for impactful events without compromising on quality or location.

Cambridge is a beautiful historic city dating back to 875 when the Danes conquered England. 

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TRANSPORT

There are plenty of world-famous landmarks in Cambridge, from the Cathedrals to the colleges.

THINGS TO SEE

The city of Cambridge is rich in history and culture, making it a popular choice for events. There are plenty of things to see and do in the area, from exploring the colleges of world-famous Cambridge University to visiting the many museums and galleries. The close community feel of the city makes it a great place to hold events, and there are plenty of great venues for events such as conferences, meetings, award ceremonies and parties.

There are plenty of events held in Cambridge throughout the year, so there is sure to be something to suit your needs. Whether you're looking for a small conference venue or a large party space, Cambridge has it all. You could even take your guests punting along the River Cam! Cambridge is extremely well connected to London and the rest of the country, making it a breeze for guests to access your event, day or night.

Cambridge

The United Kingdom has an excellent transport infrastructure, with a wide variety of options for getting around.

The United Kingdom is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in the world, from Big Ben to Stonehenge.

LANDMARKS

The United Kingdom has a rich cultural heritage, with a wide variety of traditional music, art and cuisine.

CULTURE

The United Kingdom is a country in northwestern Europe, off the coast of France. It is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK has a long and rich history, and its culture has been influenced by many different peoples and nations. The UK is a leading economic and political power, and is home to some of the world’s most iconic landmarks, such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. The UK is an excellent place to hold an event, with a variety of world-class venues and a wealth of experience in hosting events of all kinds.

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Discover free event venues in Cambridge for corporate events. Ideal for professionals seeking quality spaces without venue hire fees.

Free Event Venues in Cambridge

Free Event Venues

Explore Cafe Rouge in Cambridge for free corporate event venues. Perfect for professional gatherings without hire fees.

The semi-private room is perfect for events, whether they are seated receptions or standing receptions. We can accommodate up to 30 people on an L shape table leaving plenty of space to mingle. For standing events we can accommodate up to 50 people with occasional seating for guests. The space is full of original features from a fireplace to beams and original wooden floors. 

Upstairs semi-private dining room at Cafe Rouge Cambridge, ideal for intimate events.

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Cozy Upstairs Semi-Private room at Cafe Rouge Cambridge for intimate meetings and events.

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Upstairs semi-private room at Cafe Rouge Cambridge, ideal for networking events and meetings.

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Cafe Rouge Cambridge

Free Event Space at Cafe Rouge Cambridge

Explore ARU's free event venues in Cambridge, perfect for corporate meetings, training and small conferences. No hire fees.

With over 30 classrooms ranging in size, these rooms are the prefect solutions for training, meetings, small conferences, or breakout rooms for larger events. These rooms can accommodate classroom, cafe, boardroom or horseshoe style layouts. 

Modern medium classroom with natural light, ideal for workshops and meetings at ARU Venue Hire.

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Medium Classroom at ARU Venue Hire, Cambridge - modern space with red chairs for meetings.

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Medium Classroom at ARU Venue Hire, Cambridge - flexible space for workshops and training.

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Medium Classroom

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ARU Venue Hire - Cambridge

ARU Free Event Spaces - Cambridge

The Isaac newton suite provides the ideal space to host your exclusive party, seating up to 150 guests with its own private bar and adjoining Atrium foyer for a welcome reception our dedicated events team can help with those added extras to make the night something special.

Isaac Newton suite at Hilton Cambridge, modern meeting space with skylight for events.

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Isaac Newton suite at Hilton Cambridge, ideal for corporate events with round tables.

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Isaac Newton suite at Hilton Cambridge: stylish meeting space for workshops and networking.

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Elegant banquet hall in Hilton Cambridge for weddings and corporate events.

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Reception

Isaac Newton suite 

Hilton Cambridge City Centre

A vibrant rooftop bar with private bar and retractable roof, suitable for summer events and gatherings up to 130 guests.

The Roof Terrace at Revolution Cambridge has a private bar and retractable roof making it the perfect spot for your summer event as well as offering the added comfort of covered and heated seating should the weather not be suitable.

Available to book for up to 130 people for BBQs, Buffets and drinks on our Roof Terrace can also be booked alongside the Lounge Bar for up to 240 guests.

Rooftop Bar in Revolution Cambridge, vibrant event space with stylish seating for gatherings.

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Rooftop Bar in Revolution Cambridge, stylish event space with warm lighting for gatherings.

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Rooftop Bar in Revolution Cambridge with festive lighting, perfect for networking events.

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Rooftop Bar in Revolution Cambridge, vibrant event space for gatherings and networking.

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Rooftop Bar

Cambrigde

Revolution Cambridge

A stylish hotel with modern meeting spaces and luxury amenities in Cambridge's vibrant City Quarter.

Clayton Hotel Cambridge, with a unique, Art Deco design, is perfectly situated in the vibrant new City Quarter of Cambridge Train Station. This exceptional venue offers four state-of-the-art meeting and event spaces, recently refurbished in August 2021, that blend elegance with modern functionality. Each space is equipped with cutting-edge hybrid technology, accommodating up to 130 delegates. Enjoy seamless connectivity with complimentary Wi-Fi and indulge in luxurious comfort with 160 uniquely styled bedrooms. The hotel also features exquisite dining options and leisure facilities, including a fitness suite, ensuring a memorable experience for all attendees. With highly trained staff dedicated to providing exceptional service, Clayton Hotel Cambridge is the ideal choice for your next business event.

Modern meeting room at Clayton Hotel Cambridge with presenter and audience engagement.

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Elegant event space at Clayton Hotel Cambridge, perfect for corporate meetings and gatherings.

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Clayton Hotel Cambridge

Few halls in Cambridge can compete with the grandeur, elegance and history of the University Arms Ballroom. It is designed for parties, weddings and large events, seating 180 guests - and up to 200 standing.

It’s a space that can also shrink to fit more intimate events. A solid oak partitioning wall divides the Ballroom into our Crick and Watson Rooms. The Crick Room comprises the space’s west side, seating up to 96. The smaller Watson Room has seating for up to 70 guests.

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The Ballroom

University Arms Cambridge

Versatile office and lab spaces in a landscaped park, ideal for local and global businesses.

Containing a mix of open plan collaboration space, private offices and meeting rooms, Dry Lab space and kitchen facilities, our highly versatile larger spaces provide perfect Head Offices for local companies or  showcase regional centres for larger global entities that want a “statement” base in Cambridge. These spaces are perfect for those ambitious companies looking to make a statement in the Cambridge market. Whether you are a successful local or regional business or a global brand asserting presence, you can’t go wrong at Cambridge Innovation Park. 

Larger offices in Cambridge Innovation Parks, ideal for AV installations and event production.

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Modern atrium in Cambridge Innovation Parks, ideal for meetings and networking events.

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Modern open-concept meeting space in Cambridge Innovation Parks, ideal for collaboration events.

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Modern office space with workstations in Cambridge Innovation Parks for meetings and workshops.

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Boardroom

LARGER OFFICES AND DRY LABS

Cambridge Innovation Parks

Located on the first floor of our purpose built conferencing facility, The Cambridge Building, the King's Hedges meeting room is a flexible room suitable for board meetings, smaller seminars, training days and corporate meetings.   The room has a built in, state of the art lectern with microphones and full AV capability.  

Versatile meeting space in King’s Hedges, Cambridge, ideal for collaboration and presentations.

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Spacious meeting room with large windows in King’s Hedges, ideal for conferences and workshops.

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Modern conference room in King's Hedges, Cambridge, with ergonomic chairs for meetings.

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Modern meeting room in King's Hedges, Cambridge, with large windows for workshops.

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Modern meeting room in King's Hedges, Cambridge, ideal for presentations and workshops.