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University Arms

Hotel

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52-42 Regent Street, Cambridge, CB2 1AD –
Central Cambridge
From £65
per person
Up to 200
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at University Arms

The Ballroom at University Arms

The Ballroom
Ballroom
·
Private space
200 seats
200 standing
Few halls in Cambridge can compete with the grandeur, elegance and history of the University Arms Ballroom - a wood-panelled room that belongs to our city's heritage. Natural light spills in through huge stained-glass windows decorated with college crests, with views looking out over the city’s iconic Parker’s Piece. Summer or winter, the Ballroom ...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Play your own music
from £750 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
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The Watson at University Arms

The Watson
Function Room
·
Private space
70 seats
80 standing
The Watson is suitable for more intimate events, accommodating up to 70 guests. Ideal event space for Executive Meetings and Private Dinners.
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Play your own music
from £750 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
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The Crick at University Arms

The Crick
Ballroom
·
Private space
96 seats
100 standing
The Crick is a ballroom-style function room in the University Arms hotel characterised by intact Edwardian wood panelling and formal proportions. Design: The space pairs high coffered ceilings and brass chandeliers with tall sash windows dressed by full-length drapes. The floor is covered in a patterned, low-pile carpet and the proportions create ...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Play your own music
from £750 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
Enquire now
Suite 126 at University Arms

Suite 126
Meeting Room
·
Private space
12 seats
A long, rectangular meeting room with high ceilings, pale-green walls and traditional mouldings. The space has wooden floors and natural daylight, offering a clean, uncluttered professional setting. Room features: A wall-mounted flatscreen, whiteboard and flipchart support presentations and note-taking. Conference-call facilities and air condition...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
from £550 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
Enquire now

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Prices and opening hours

Monday
6:00 – 6:00
from £65 per person
The Ballroom
6:00 – 23:00
from £65 per person
The Crick
6:00 – 23:00
from £65 per person
The Watson
6:00 – 6:00
from £65 per person
Suite 126
9:00 – 17:30
from £550 min. spend
Tuesday
6:00 – 6:00
from £65 per person
The Ballroom
6:00 – 23:00
from £65 per person
The Crick
6:00 – 23:00
from £65 per person
The Watson
6:00 – 6:00
from £65 per person
Suite 126
9:00 – 17:30
from £550 min. spend
Wednesday
6:00 – 6:00
from £65 per person
The Ballroom
6:00 – 23:00
from £65 per person
The Crick
6:00 – 23:00
from £65 per person
The Watson
6:00 – 6:00
from £65 per person
Suite 126
9:00 – 17:30
from £550 min. spend
Thursday
6:00 – 6:00
from £65 per person
The Ballroom
6:00 – 23:00
from £65 per person
The Crick
6:00 – 23:00
from £65 per person
The Watson
6:00 – 6:00
from £65 per person
Suite 126
9:00 – 17:30
from £550 min. spend
Friday
6:00 – 6:00
from £65 per person
The Ballroom
6:00 – 23:00
from £65 per person
The Crick
6:00 – 23:00
from £65 per person
The Watson
6:00 – 6:00
from £65 per person
Suite 126
9:00 – 17:30
from £550 min. spend
Saturday
6:00 – 6:00
from £65 per person
The Ballroom
6:00 – 23:00
from £65 per person
The Crick
6:00 – 23:00
from £65 per person
The Watson
6:00 – 6:00
from £65 per person
Suite 126
9:00 – 17:30
from £550 min. spend
Sunday
6:00 – 6:00
from £65 per person
The Ballroom
6:00 – 23:00
from £65 per person
The Crick
6:00 – 23:00
from £65 per person
The Watson
6:00 – 6:00
from £65 per person
Suite 126
9:00 – 17:30
from £550 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 200
standing
Up to 200
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About University Arms

University Arms is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Our style is undeniably British and quintessentially Cambridge. Classic Edwardian interiors are combined with bespoke, leather-padded writing desks, low ottomans, and tiered chandeliers in playful colours and rooms full of natural light. The result is ambitious, beautiful, and full of life.

Our hotel offers 189 luxury rooms and suites across four floors, with views over Parker’s Piece, historic Regent Street, and the hotel’s inner courtyard.

FAQ

At University Arms, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Refreshments for guests are offered

  • Paid parking is available on-site: 22 spaces
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at University Arms:

  • The Ballroom hosting 200 guests: £2500

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

University Arms is located at 52-42 Regent Street, in Central Cambridge.

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