Conferences at Emmanuel
- Emmanuel College, Cambridge CB2 3AP
- Telephone: 01223 762099
- Fax: 01223 762547
- Email: conferences@emma.cam.ac.uk
EMMANUEL COLLEGE
Emmanuel College was founded in 1584 by Sir Walter Mildmay, Chancellor to Queen Elizabeth I, to train learned and devoted ministers of the Church of England. Built on the site of a former priory of the Dominican Order, also known as the Black Friars the College has extensive and tranquil gardens and a beautiful Chapel by Sir Christopher Wren. The first time visitor to Emmanuel College is struck by the immediate contrast between the busy streets of central Cambridge and the serene surroundings of the beautiful College buildings and gardens. From the splendour of Front Court and the magnificent Wren Chapel to the peace and tranquillity of the Paddock with its pond and famous Emmanuel ducks, the College is the perfect venue for a conference, a wedding or a splendid meal in historic surroundings.
CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS
The number and variety of public rooms within the College makes it possible to offer a range of facilities from small day meetings for six delegates to 130 seated in the Queen’s Building Auditorium. Outside term residential facilities are available in study bedrooms. There is a diverse range of meeting rooms, from the contemporary Queen’s Building to the Regency splendour of Camden House. The medieval Old Library retains the original open timber screen of what was once the old College Chapel.
Just as important as the central location are the amenities, food and service to which the College attaches great importance. Some of the venues may be 17th century, but the audio visual equipment offers the latest in technology.
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DINING
The College has built an excellent reputation amongst businesses and within the University for its fine dining. Whether a corporate business dinner or a family celebration, our menus cater for a wide variety of tastes and styles and the College wine cellar is legendary. Whether your event is a small, intimate meal for a special occasion in the beautiful Fellows' Breakfast Room or a banquet in our magnificent, panelled Hall with its oak benches, you will find food of the highest quality and the service impeccable.
WEDDINGS
Emmanuel College is a very special venue for a wedding. Front Court, with the magnificent Wren chapel, is amongst the most beautiful in Cambridge and the tranquil gardens provide a matchless location for drinks and photographs. The secluded spot in the Paddock by the duck pond and ‘The Jester’ sculpture overlooking the Fellows' Garden is reserved for wedding parties or alternatively Chapman’s Gardens, where Hobson’s Conduit flows peacefully beneath a willow tree may be used.
THE QUEEN'S BUILDING
Voted ‘Building of the Year’ when it was opened, The Queen’s Building houses our impressive, tiered, 130 seat Auditorium. There are three additional rooms which can be used as break out rooms or for serving refreshments.
ACCOMMODATION
The College has a wide variety of accommodation available within the historic College grounds ranging from single standard rooms to brand new en-suite bedrooms.
Outside of Term we will consider bookings for groups of 10 or more.