Clare College

Book your event and accommodation in one place. Clare College offers on-site rooms for your delegates.

Clare College is a prestigious 700+ year old college (founded 1326) and leading Cambridge conference venue offering exceptional accommodation and facilities for events. Located in the heart of Cambridge overlooking the River Cam, the college provides 220 bedrooms across multiple historic and contemporary locations (Memorial Court, Castle Court, Lerner Court, Old Court). The college features the RIBA award-winning Gillespie Centre with state-of-the-art conference facilities, multiple traditional meeting rooms, and the iconic 17th-century Great Hall suitable for formal dinners and receptions. All rooms include complimentary Wi-Fi, tea/coffee making facilities, toiletries, and breakfast. The college is particularly well-suited for academic conferences, corporate training weeks, residential summer schools, formal celebrations, and professional meetings. Central location with excellent transport links (2 miles to Cambridge Station, 1.5 hours to London, National Express coaches available). Available primarily during university vacations (June-August). Professional catering team, dedicated events coordination, and full accessibility support. Wheelchair accessible with adapted facilities.