

Cranfield University is a prestigious postgraduate institution located on a historic 400-hectare campus in Bedfordshire. The university offers world-class conference and meeting facilities with modern AV technology, flexible spaces, and professional catering services. Multiple venues across campus can accommodate events from 10 to 500 delegates, including lecture theatres, seminar rooms, and exhibition spaces. The campus features on-site accommodation, extensive parking, and is easily accessible from London and major UK cities via the M1 corridor. With its academic excellence and cutting-edge facilities, Cranfield provides an inspiring environment for conferences, training events, and corporate meetings.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Building Lecture Theatre | 200 | — | — | 120 | — | — | — |
| Whittle Building Conference Room | 100 | — | 40 | 60 | 30 | — | — |
| Mitchell Hall | 400 | — | — | 200 | — | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire estimate.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Day delegate rates from £350 including refreshments and lunch. Room hire from £150 per session. Residential packages available including accommodation.
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College Road, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0AL, United Kingdom
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Cranfield University is a verified university conference centre in Bedford, hosting up to 500 guests, with day delegate rates from £390. Its genome scores highest for Corporate, Hybrid Ready, Historic. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, bedrooms. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, hybrid and streamed events, memorable events in a heritage setting.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Main auditorium seats 500, multiple breakout rooms available for 20-100 guests each, flexible configurations available
State-of-the-art AV equipment including digital projection, video conferencing, live streaming capabilities, and technical support staff
Full catering services from working lunches to formal dinners, dietary requirements accommodated, licensed bar available
Extensive on-site parking available, additional overflow parking during large events, accessible parking spaces provided
Cranfield University is a prestigious postgraduate institution located on a historic 400-hectare campus in Bedfordshire. The university offers world-class conference and meeting facilities with modern AV technology, flexible spaces, and professional catering services. Multiple venues across campus can accommodate events from 10 to 500 delegates, including lecture theatres, seminar rooms, and exhibition spaces. The campus features on-site accommodation, extensive parking, and is easily accessible from London and major UK cities via the M1 corridor. With its academic excellence and cutting-edge facilities, Cranfield provides an inspiring environment for conferences, training events, and corporate meetings.
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