Great events don't need eye-watering hire fees. Affordable venues in Cambridge make it easy to plan birthdays, receptions, networking events, and family gatherings without compromising on character. You'll find welcoming pubs near Mill Road, elegant halls close to Parker's Piece, and private dining spaces tucked behind the historic streets that give the city its unmistakable charm. With clear pricing and options for different group sizes, staying on budget becomes much easier. Scroll down and find a space that leaves room for the fun as well as the bill.
The cost of affordable venues averages around £37 per person. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Cambridge, based on Tagvenue data from July 2026:
| From £25 | to £45 | per person |
| From £300 | to £1800 | minimum spend per event |
| From £320 | to £925 | hire fee per day |
You'll find affordable venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Cambridge, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (July 2026):
| Small | up to 45 guests | prices average £550 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average £600 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Cambridge, available to book on Tagvenue:
Based on Tagvenue data (as of July 2026), users looking for affordable venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Event Space | prices average £200 hire fee per hour | typically between 30 and 200 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £800 minimum spend per event | typically between 30 and 70 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £800 minimum spend per event | typically between 20 and 70 guests |
| Pub | prices average £1800 minimum spend per event | typically between 100 and 120 guests |
| Bar | prices average £600 minimum spend per event | typically between 45 and 90 guests |
Page last updated in July 2026
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