Pitt Building Meeting Rooms
Rooms available for meetings
The Darwin Room
A substantial ground floor room offering flexible space, ensures the Darwin Room remains a popular option for a variety of meetings and events.
Room hire rate
£750
Guests
15-100
The Cass Room
Delightfully refurbished to offer a traditional meeting space with modern technology, this room is ideal for interviews or smaller meetings.
Room hire rate
£400
Guests
6-10
The Bentley Room
Located on the second floor with triple aspect windows, this is a quiet, generously proportioned room enjoying wonderful views of King's Parade.
Room hire rate
£700
Guests
12-40
The Newton Room
A superb ground floor option for meetings and exhibitions featuring hybrid capability and dancing walls with integrated A/V equipment.
Room hire rate
£800
Guests
15-100
The Oriel Room
Arguably one of the most stunning meeting rooms in Cambridge, this handsome Gothic room is perfectly suited to executive board meetings for up to 24.
Room hire rate
£750
Guests
12-30
The Wright Room
Beautifully refurbished with exceptional attention to detail, the Wright Room exudes a traditional Cambridge character.
Room hire rate
£400
Guests
6-14
FAQs
Is meeting room hire included in the Day Delegate Rate (DDR)?
Yes, it is. Our delegate packages are generous and offer a host of benefits including A/V equipment, Wi-Fi access, stationery essentials and, of course, fresh and healthy refreshments during breaks and lunches.
When do you need the final numbers for our meeting?
We ask that final numbers are provided no less than a week in advance of your event. This is particularly important for those events where catering is provided.
Do you offer technical assistance?
Yes, we are trained in the use of our own A/V equipment and our staff will be on hand to assist you where we can.
Do you have a lift in the building?
There is a small lift that is operational from the ground to second floor rooms.
What is your cancellation policy?
If you need to cancel your meeting room hire, a cancellation charge equal to the following percentage of the charge will apply:
- Notice of cancellation more than 10 working days prior to the event - no charge (0%)
- Notice of cancellation six to 10 working days prior to the event - part charge (50%)
- Notice of cancellation less than six working days prior to the event - full charge (100%)
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Summer Schools
With its illustrious academic heritage and beautiful city centre setting, The Pitt Building is the perfect venue for visiting summer schools.
Exhibition Space
Light and spacious, The Pitt Building's ground-floor rooms provide the perfect location for artists to showcase their work.
Evening Receptions
Spacious rooms and first-class hospitality ensures The Pitt Building is ideal for networking drinks, pre-dinner apéritifs and canapés.