Downing`s Hall at Downing Place

Hall
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Whole venue
Downing Place, Cambridge, CB2
Central Cambridge

About this space

A venue in central Cambridge available for concerts, conferences, performances, talks, ceremonies, and large-scale gatherings. The building has impressive architecture and a recently refurbished interior, with high ceilings, flexible seating, and good natural acoustics.

The main space measures approximately 17.8m x 10.8m and holds up to 200 seated guests depending on layout. AV facilities include a sound system, microphones, projector capabilities, and presentation connectivity. Climate control keeps the space comfortable year-round.

A grand piano and professional digital organ are available by arrangement, making it a practical option for concerts and musical performances.

The venue is close to Cambridge city centre and major transport links, with step-free access and lifts available. A monitored paid car park is a 1-minute walk away.


Prices

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £175 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £175 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £175 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £175 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £175 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £175 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 23:00
from £175 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £175 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 23:00
from £175 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £175 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 23:00
from £175 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £175 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.
Minimum booking duration: 3 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 225
Dining
up to 160
Theatre
up to 200

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed
Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 22:30
BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Air conditioner
Photo equipment
Natural light
Video equipment
Lighting equipment
Backdrops
Quiet space
Dance floor
Soundproof
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Excellent acoustics for performances and talks
Grand piano & digital organ available
Central Cambridge location
Flexible seating layouts
Heating and climate-controlled
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence available
Temporary event notices available

Host rules

No religious or violent events allowed.
Smoking or nudity is not allowed inside the property.

Alcoholic beverage rules:
Hirers and event organisers wishing alcohol to be consumed on a specific occasion when
their group is on the premises, or during their event, should apply for permission at least six
weeks before the proposed consumption. The venue managers reserves the rights to approve or decline such a requests based on the event type and surveillance.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

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Downing Place is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.


Location

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