Cambridge

Cambridge is one of the best small cities in the UK, situated in the East of England and 60 miles of north of London. With a population of approximately 145,700; the world-famous University and its colleges are at its core. There’s a tangible passion for the sharing of knowledge between academia and business, it’s where great minds meet and where delegates can escape the norm for an experience like no other.

A wealth of research institutes and science parks surround the city; it’s a place of innovation, internationally famous for leading the way in science and technology, bringing new ideas that change the world we live in and recognised globally for its key sectors of artificial intelligence, life sciences, food production and advanced manufacturing.

It’s also home to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, which is the heart of the UK’s and Europe’s leading life sciences cluster.

Founded in 1209, Cambridge University is the world’s third-oldest University boasting 90 affiliated Nobel Laureates. Visitors to Cambridge can immerse themselves in the academic ambience and follow in the footsteps of famous Alumni.

Delegates will find a vibrant arts and cultural scene, and an eclectic mix of museums, cinemas, art galleries, pubs and restaurants, all within a few minutes’ walk from the meeting venues. Being a compact city, the medieval streets of the historic centre are easily discovered on foot, or in the traditional way – by bicycle!

Accommodation options cover every preference and budget, from single study rooms and boutique apartments in the University’s colleges to elegant bedrooms and penthouse suites at a range of 3* and 4* hotels, all situated throughout the centre and close to conference facilities.

Cambridge offers associations a host of distinctive advantages, including the opportunity to tap into local expertise at its universities and its knowledge clusters at the science, research and technology parks, Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Biomedical Campus.

Meet Cambridge has an established Ambassador Programme which helps those who would like to champion the city to their association as a destination for events. This includes free support to collate a competitive bid, material resources and practical help, as well as in-depth local knowledge to ensure delegates can enjoy the ‘Cambridge Experience’.

The Meet Cambridge team handles around 3500 enquiries per year for events of all types, and beyond its free venue-finding service, Meet Cambridge can also connect clients with a PCO for additional support. They also operate a last-minute meeting room booking service and an online B&B booking facility for leisure guests who might like to experience a unique stay in a Cambridge college.

The city offers a range of activities for groups and incentive programme or social programmes for residential conferences – click here.

More Cambridge insights relating to industry and key sectors can be found here.