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Venue at a glance

  • More and more organisations return to Robinson College year after year.
  • Inclusive Delegate Rates cover all typical conference requirements.
  • Convenient for M11, the historic city centre and designated parking.
  • All-year round conference and function availability.
  • Consistently excellent service from every member of our experienced team.
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Introduction to Robinson College

Almost uniquely among Colleges in Cambridge, Robinson offers year-round conference and dining facilities, benefiting as it does from being designed and built to serve as a premier venue, in support of its academic vocation. 

That foresight extended to the provision of its excellently appointed study bedrooms which become available for residential events during vacations in the summer and at Christmas and Easter.  With its modern buildings and traditional values, Robinson offers efficiency and convenience with comfort and service. 

All the bedrooms, conference and dining facilities are well-situated on the compact campus. Set within beautiful gardens this makes for ease of delegate movement, in a tranquil setting.  Six acres of landscaped gardens, complete with croquet lawn, wooded areas and a lake, provide a peaceful retreat in the midst of a busy conference and offer opportunities for informal or arranged events outdoors.

 
Auditorium Auditorium
Auditorium
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Our large air-conditioned Auditorium, with a raked floor and maximum seating capacity of 240 (270 with extra seating rows) is designed as a multi-purpose theatre. It can be used for conference sessions, lectures, films, stage performances, etc. It has an adjacent Lounge, a room suitable for speakers and a break out room for 50 people. Fully equipped with data projection, PA system etc. and an experienced AV technician is available to assist presenters. For organisers a conference office is provided equipped with telephone and photocopier.

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Umney Theatre Umney Theatre
Umney Theatre
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The prestigious Umney Theatre offers a more intimate environment for conference sessions and lectures. Seating 120 delegates it is also air-conditioned. There is an adjoining Lounge, and a refreshment/exhibition area. Fully equipped with data projection, PA system etc. and an experienced AV technician is available to assist presenters. For organisers a conference office is provided equipped with telephone and photocopier.

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Dining Hall Dining Hall
Dining Hall
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Our magnificent, oak-panelled, traditional Dining Hall seats 300 for formal dining and banquets. Its own private Balcony provides the ideal location for reception drinks. The College cuisine is of a very high standard and has a well-deserved reputation for its quality. Our team of young and enthusiastic chefs prepare creative and exciting menus using only the freshest ingredients. Our style of catering can be adapted to suit any particular requirement. Whatever the function, a wide selection of menus can be provided, including buffets, receptions, dinners and the most elaborate of banquets.

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Garden Restaurant Garden Restaurant
Garden Restaurant
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The Garden Restaurant seats 240 for a self-service meal and is air-conditioned. It is mainly used for a more informal style of dining at breakfast and lunchtimes. However it can also be used for formal dining for up to 120. The College cuisine is of a very high standard and has a well-deserved reputation for its quality. Our team of young and enthusiastic chefs prepare creative and exciting menus using only the freshest ingredients. Our style of catering can be adapted to suit any particular requirement. Whatever the function, a wide selection of menus can be provided, including buffets, receptions, dinners and the most elaborate of banquets.

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Auditorium Lounge Auditorium Lounge
Auditorium Lounge
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Adjacent to the Auditorium; convenient for registration, breakout, conference help desk, or poster sessions; also suitable for small meetings.

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Umney Lounge Umney Lounge
Umney Lounge
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Adjacent to the Umney Theatre; convenient for registration; breakout, conference helpdesk or poster sessions; also suitable for small meetings.

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Garden Room Garden Room
Garden Room
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The Garden Room, located in a quiet corner of the College is an ideal venue for a small dinner party or private meeting.

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Seminar Room Seminar Room
Seminar Room
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The Seminar Room is located in a quiet corner of the college and is an ideal venue for a prestigious, intimate dinner or confidential meeting.

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Linnett Room Linnett Room
Linnett Room
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Centrally located, the Linnett Room is perfect for a small independent meeting or as a breakout room from a larger plenary session.

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Music Room Suite Music Room Suite
Music Room Suite
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With the Music Practice Room (capacity 14 boardroom) and the Music Room, this suite is an ideal self-contained small meeting venue in an undisturbed area of the College.

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Small Seminar Rooms (14) Small Seminar Rooms (14)
Small Seminar Rooms (14)
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For independent meetings or breakout sessions a further 14 smaller meeting rooms are located conveniently near the main conference and catering areas.

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Accommodation at Robinson College

 Accommodation is provided for up to 270 delegates in study bedrooms. En-suite accommodation can be provided for 220: 160 rooms have private bathrooms and 100 rooms are in two-bedroom suites with a bathroom shared between the two rooms. All rooms are centrally heated and many have private balconies. There are 20 twin-bedded executive rooms with en-suite bath and shower, television and refrigerator. All rooms have both wired and wireless Internet connections. Some rooms are located on virtually the ground floor (up three steps) and most bedrooms and other areas of the College are accessible by lift. There are a limited number of rooms which are suitable for disabled delegates. Those with wheelchairs should be ideally accompanied by a companion. The residential areas are conveniently close to all facilities. If the need arises overflow accommodation can be arranged at nearby colleges. Time off for relaxation and socialising is an important aspect of any conference or meeting. Delegates can enjoy our extensive landscaped gardens which make a peaceful retreat. During the summer months the gardens make an ideal setting for pre-dinner receptions and other events.

Single standard 100 rooms
Single en-suite 150 rooms
Twin standard 0 rooms
Twin en-suite 20 rooms
Disabled 1 rooms
Total: 271 rooms
Bedrooms at Robinson College
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Conference venue address

Robinson College
Grange Road
Cambridge
CB3 9AN

Contact details

Tel: +44(0) 1223 339100
http://www.robinson.cam.ac.uk/conferences/conference-venue-cambridge.php

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Technical facilities available

  • 35mm Slide Projector
  • Data Projector
  • DVD/CD player
  • Fax
  • Flipchart
  • Free wireless internet access in public areas
  • The bedrooms have both wired and wireless Internet connections
  • Freeview TV & Video
  • Overhead Projector & Screen
  • PA System
  • Photocopying
  • Poster boards and induction loop also available
  • Radio Microphones
  • Teleconferencing Facilities
  • Video Cameras
  • Whiteboard

Sports facilities

  • Cricket
  • Croquet
  • Football
  • Snooker/Pool
  • Sports fields
  • Squash
  • Tennis

Additional notes

  • Amplified music not allowed
  • Civil wedding licence and wedding receptions for non College members
  • Parking for 30 spaces
  • Policies on children: Subject to permission
  • Summer School minimum age 14
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Catering at Robinson College

Robinson College has a variety of facilities available for private function, including a magnificent, oak-panelled, traditional Dining Hall that seats 300 for formal dining and banquets.

The separate, air-conditioned, self-service Garden Restaurant seats 240 guests and is mainly used for a more informal style of dining at breakfast and lunchtimes. However, it can also be used for formal dining for up to 120. Smaller private dining rooms seating from 10 to 40 people are available for executive lunches and dinners.

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Spring Fling!   With summer just round the corner, book your Spring 2012 conference now at rates to bring the sunshine out!    
FREE Car Parking   When you’re rushing to register for your conference, easy parking is a must – so much better if it's free of charge!
Special Offer on Day Delegate Rates   8-hour delegate package available from just £20.12 plus VAT per delegate (normal rate £42.00 plus VAT)
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History of Robinson College

Robinson is one of the newest Colleges in the University of Cambridge. It was founded with a donation by the entrepreneur and philanthropist Sir David Robinson and formally opened in 1981. It now has 80 Fellows, and around 400 undergraduate and 100 graduate students.

The red-brick main block houses the majority of the undergraduates, library, chapel and our excellent dining and conferencing facilities. In addition there are a number of older houses dating back to the 1890's, converted for College use and new accommodation blocks. The whole site centres around the large tranquil garden and lake.

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Our clients say...

"All the delegates and including myself and my wife were very pleased for all the staff at Robinson taking care of us during our meeting period there. The staff were very helpful in running the meeting very happily. My special thanks to Mel and Alice for helping a great deal at the reception and the technical staff at the lecture theatre. The dinner was enjoyed by all and nothing but praise was given be all. Thanks to Claire and her colleagues for the wonderful catering."

Dr G Subramanian, Biopharmaceutical Antibodies

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