Downing College Conferences & Functions

Downing College sits amidst 20 acres of lawns and trees and yet it is within half a mile of the historic centre of Cambridge. The buildings date back to the beginning of the 19th century and are predominantly neo-classical in style conveying a sense of elegance and spaciousness. Downing College offers a flexible venue with facilities suitable for conferences, meetings, weddings, gala dinners and private dining. We also provide accommodation to suit a range of budgets. The beautiful grounds and gardens provide the perfect backdrop to the excellent state-of-the-art conference facilities within both the traditional and nineteenth-century rooms of Downing College and the modern environmentally sustainable Howard Conference Centre. Tailoring flexible meeting facilities to suit your needs, our professional and experienced conference team can accommodate a variety of events from small board meetings and private dining to large conferences and gala dinners. This remarkable mix of stunning landscape, inspiring neo-classical architecture and exceptional facilities, alongside a consistently high standard of customer service, makes Downing College an outstanding venue for conferences and functions.