Jesus College

Jesus College is located in the centre of Cambridge, backing onto Jesus Green and a stones throw from the River Cam. The college boasts the oldest buildings in Cambridge, dating from Norman times, due to its location on the site of a Benedictine nunnery. Many are surprised that such a peaceful haven exists in the heart of Cambridge, but the extensive grounds and gardens surrounding the college buildings protect it from the noise and bustle of the town, whilst providing a beautiful setting for events and plentiful parking.

As a venue Jesus College offers a wide selection of facilities, ranging from buildings that date back to the eleventh century to modern award-winning wings, intimate private dining rooms to the imposing main College Hall, beautifully manicured gardens to wildlife trails.

We aim to combine the unique setting of Jesus College with excellent standards of professional service and catering. An experienced Conference Manager and team is available to assist with the detailed planning of your event, ensuring that whatever function you book is guaranteed to run smoothly.

• Professional and friendly service.
• Excellent cuisine and cellars.
• Unique meeting and dining rooms supported with a full range of audio visual equipment.
• Extensive grounds and gardens which also provide parking.

Rooms

Capacity									Room Information
	Alcock Room	16	25	22	16	0	16	0	In the time of St. Radegund's nunnery it was the 'aulo' or hall for the lodging of the nuns' guests. Now this is a beautifully presented oak-beamed room, with plenty of natural daylight and some lovely pieces of antique furniture. Ideally suited for private dining or boardroom meetings, it can also be used for theatre style for seminars or training.
	Chapel Court	0	150	0	0	0	0	0	This vast grassy courtyard is overlooked by the Norman chapel which gives it its name. The courtyard is a beautiful setting for outside events and drinks receptions during the summer months.
	Cloisters	0	100	0	0	0	0	0	The Cloisters is the name given to the quadrangle of covered walkways in the centre of the College. These were the original cloisters of the nunnery whose buildings the College was founded with. They form the heart of the College, with the Chapel, Prioress, Alcock, Cranmer, and Marshall rooms all directly accessible. The Cloisters is beautifully suited for use for drinks receptions or refreshment in the summer. It is also licensed for civil wedding ceremonies. Please note that access to the grass area in the centre of the Cloisters is prohibited by College law.
	Coleridge Room	0	0	60	40	0	30	0	Originally the location of the old college bar, this space has now been transformed to serve as both a function room and a meeting space. A temporary bar, hidden behind shutters, can be opened up to serve drinks for parties and functions, whilst for meeting and conference groups the room has full black out capabilities, a ceiling-mounted data projector and pull-down projection screen. The room is also equipped with internet connection points and an integral PA system, which can be linked with the college bar below.
	Dining Hall (incl. 18 in Gallery)	162	0	150	0	0	0	0	This magnificent room has been the centre of college life since its founding in 1496. It has a slightly raised dais to one end and a balcony at second floor level overlooking the room. On the walls are pictures of previous Masters and students of the college, as well as the Royal Arms of Queen Anne. Chandeliers suspended from the high vaulted ceilings provide adjustable levels of lighting to complement light from the tall windows. The Hall is available for use on Saturday and Monday evenings during term time and at all times during the vacation periods. An elegant and striking venue for all occasions, the Hall is easily served by the kitchens below and close to the public conveniences as well as the public entrance to the college. An integral public address system is available for use for speeches and announcements.
	EDS & Creswick	0	0	30	25	0	20	0	Both of these light airy rooms are in the new Quincentennial Library, making them quiet and peaceful areas to hold meetings and seminars. These rooms are only available during the vacation due to their situation in the library and no food or drink may be served in them, limiting their use to meeting and seminars only.
	Marshall	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	The students use this attractive, beamed room during term time as a reading and TV room. During vacation periods this room can be used as a conference reception area and conference office with direct dial telephone and fax lines available on the University network, as well as Internet access.
	Orchard	0	100	0	0	0	0	0	The Orchard is the name given to the area next to First Court. With its many arboreal varieties and rolling grounds; it is a beautiful area during the summer months. The courtyard is a beautiful setting for outside events and drinks receptions, during the summer months.
	Pavilion	0	40	25	0	0	20	0	The Grade II listed College cricket pavilion has recently been extended to provide a self-contained meeting facility. This lovely thatched oak building can now be used for meetings and seminars, whilst its wide balcony and setting make it an ideal venue for drinks and informal buffets.
	Prioress' Room	36	36	40	18	36	18	0	The name dates from the time when the room was once a dwelling room of the Prioress of the nunnery. The half oak panelled walls, open fireplace and portraits lend a unique atmosphere to the functions held here. The Prioress' Room is now used for seminars, syndicates, buffets, lunches and formal dinner parties, both in term times and holidays.
	Rank Room, Wesley House	0	0	160	0	0	0	0	The Rank Room at Wesley House is a modern lecture room with a stage, room blackout capability and air-conditioning. It seats 160 delegates, theatre style and has a raised stage with back projected screen. Wesley House is located only 200 yards from Jesus College gate, so is suitable for those groups needing larger lecture facilities than available in College, although catering would still be provided by Jesus College.
	Seminar Room	0	0	34	20	0	25	0	This modern room is contained in the Library Court accommodation block, which was completed in 1998. With its large skylight and windows, it is a bright room, which also has black out capability. This modern room is available throughout the term and vacation periods for meetings and seminars. Please note that no catering can be provided in this room.
	Upper Hall	72	100	80	55	60	50	0	This spacious room dates back to the foundation of the college by Bishop Alcock. Medieval carvings decorate the crossbeams of the restored roof. Arched windows along each side of the room provide the room with ample natural daylight that adds to the airy and fresh feel of the room. The white washed walls are undecorated except for the mural by Richard Long 'River Avon Mud, 1996'. This hall is on the top level of the college buildings and leads onto the balcony that overlooks the Hall. The Upper Hall is available as a plenary session room for meetings, formal and buffet dining and exhibitions in both term time and during holidays.

Accommodation

								Room Information
	300	51	246	51	0	2	No	Accommodation for guests of the College can be in either en suite, standard, or self-catering. All rooms owned by the College are centrally heated and have individual washbasins. They are all comfortably furnished with single beds, wardrobes, desks, easy chairs as a minimum and all have telephone connections.

Technical Facilities

Overhead Projectors & Screens
Whiteboards
Flipcharts
TV, DVD & Video
Data Projector – 1100 lumens & 2000 lumens
Fax
Photocopying
ISDN
PA Systems – portable and integral
Microphones – handheld & lapel
Internet Access

Sports Facilities

Snooker/Pool
Tennis
Football
Croquet
Cricket
Sports fields
Fitness Studio
Squash

Notes

Parking	70 spaces
Weddings	Civil Wedding License Non College Members Wedding Receptions Term Time Wedding Receptions
Music	Yes
Summer School	16 / 12:1
Policies on Children	Self-catering lets only
Notes	Term time weddings for fewer than 60 guests only; non-amplified music only except in the Coleridge Room. Volume restrictions apply throughout the year in public areas of the College.

Contact Info

Tel: 01223 339485

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