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The Cambridge Corn Exchange is a beautifully restored Victorian entertainment venue located in the heart of Cambridge city centre. Originally built in 1875, this Grade II listed building combines historic character with modern facilities, featuring a main auditorium with capacity for up to 1,800 people and additional flexible event spaces. The venue hosts a diverse programme of live music, comedy, conferences, and private events throughout the year. With its central location just minutes from Cambridge railway station and the historic university, the Corn Exchange offers excellent transport links and is surrounded by the city's famous colleges, museums, and cultural attractions. The venue provides full technical production facilities, in-house catering options, and professional event management services.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Auditorium | 1800 | — | — | 800 | — | — | — |
| Foyer Space | — | — | 40 | 60 | 35 | — | — |
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.
Pricing varies by event type, duration and requirements. Contact venue for detailed quotations.
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Wheeler Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QB, United Kingdom
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The Cambridge Corn Exchange is a verified entertainment venue & event space in Cambridge, hosting up to 1,800 guests, with day delegate rates from £170. Its genome scores highest for Historic, Corporate, Accessibility. Verified on-site: food & catering, accessibility. Best suited to memorable events in a heritage setting.
Best for: memorable events in a heritage setting, corporate conferences and board meetings, fully accessible events.
AV and hybrid-event facilities are not yet evidenced in the profile data. Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 1800 guests standing, 1200 seated theatre style, 800 cabaret style
Professional grade sound and lighting systems, microphones, projection facilities available
Full catering and bar services available for events
Limited on-site parking, public car parks nearby, excellent public transport links
The Cambridge Corn Exchange is a beautifully restored Victorian entertainment venue located in the heart of Cambridge city centre. Originally built in 1875, this Grade II listed building combines historic character with modern facilities, featuring a main auditorium with capacity for up to 1,800 people and additional flexible event spaces. The venue hosts a diverse programme of live music, comedy, conferences, and private events throughout the year. With its central location just minutes from Cambridge railway station and the historic university, the Corn Exchange offers excellent transport links and is surrounded by the city's famous colleges, museums, and cultural attractions. The venue provides full technical production facilities, in-house catering options, and professional event management services.
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