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American Aircraft Hangar at Historic Airfield & Hangar Event Venues

Event Space in a Museum
·
Private space
Great Shelford, Cambridge, CB22 5AX –
Great Shelford
Up to 650
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

An expansive aircraft hall filled with historic American aircraft, featuring impressive scale, natural daylight and access to an outdoor terrace beside the runway. It provides an exceptional backdrop for large receptions, brand events, gala occasions, exhibitions, filming and photography.

The space can accommodate up to 650 guests for a standing reception, subject to the agreed layout. The associated outdoor terrace and runway-side setting can upgrade the overall event experience where access is approved.

In-house catering options include themed food-station packages and bespoke menus. Arrangements can include atmospheric lighting, arrival drinks, bar service, tea and coffee, cloakroom facilities, event security and on-site parking.

Guests can also enjoy private flying experiences at an extra cost (depending on the aircraft choice and fly time) with professional pilots, guided aviation tours and a mobile flight-simulator cabin by prior arrangement. Aircraft and flight experiences are subject to availability and operational approval.

The price displayed includes the full package comprising:

- Dedicated and personalised event management throughout your event
- Exclusive hire of our American Air Museum along with hire of the outdoor terrace space between our spectacular runway and the hangar from 19:00 – Midnight
- Stunning atmospheric lighting within our American Air Museum
- Arrival bottled beer or gin spritz (non-alcoholic equivalent available) served amongst our iconic American aircraft
- Selection of three American-themed food stalls per person (recommendation of two main dish stalls & one dessert stall)
- Card or account options available at the LED bar – Minimum bar spend of £500 + VAT will apply
- Tea and coffee station
- Cloakroom facilities
- Event security
- Complementary on-site car parking

FROM £172 per person; Minimum 180 persons.

This hangar is not heated. Plan accordingly for evening and colder-season events.

Prices

Monday
18:00 – 2:00
from £30000 hire fee per day
Per day
18:00 – 2:00
from £30000 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
18:00 – 2:00
from £30000 hire fee per day
Per day
18:00 – 2:00
from £30000 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
18:00 – 2:00
from £30000 hire fee per day
Per day
18:00 – 2:00
from £30000 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
18:00 – 2:00
from £30000 hire fee per day
Per day
18:00 – 2:00
from £30000 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
18:00 – 2:00
from £30000 hire fee per day
Per day
18:00 – 2:00
from £30000 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
18:00 – 2:00
from £30000 hire fee per day
Per day
18:00 – 2:00
from £30000 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
18:00 – 2:00
from £30000 hire fee per day
Per day
18:00 – 2:00
from £30000 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
Minimum booking duration: 6 hours

Add-ons

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 650

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
British cuisine
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
BYO alcohol allowed You can bring your own alcohol free of charge
Unavailable: Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Whiteboard
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers £330 / event Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Dance floor £1 / event Dedicated dance floor area
  • Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
  • Free parking is available on-site (250 spaces)
  • Free on-street parking
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

• No violence, nudity or smoking allowed inside the hangar

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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About Historic Airfield & Hangar Event Venues

Historic Airfield & Hangar Event Venues is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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