St John's College, Cambridge

Fisher Building at St John’s College offers event organisers a distinctive choice of historic and contemporary spaces in the heart of Cambridge. Set within the grounds of one of the University’s best-known colleges, the venue combines centuries of architectural character with purpose-built facilities for conferences, meetings, receptions, dinners and celebrations.

The conference offering includes the Fisher Building, home to a 250-seat auditorium and several smaller seminar and meeting rooms. The Old Divinity School adds a 180-seat lecture theatre, a spacious central hall and further meeting rooms, making the wider venue suitable for conferences, seminars, residential events, launches and corporate gatherings. Modern facilities and accessible buildings support a range of event formats, from presentations and workshops to drinks receptions and formal dinners.

For private functions, organisers can choose from elegant college rooms with very different atmospheres. The 16th-century Hall can accommodate up to 250 seated guests or 300 for receptions and buffets. Smaller options include the Wordsworth Room, Parsons Room and Old Music Room, which are suited to intimate dinners, drinks receptions and informal gatherings.

St John’s also welcomes wedding receptions, offering historic courts, landscaped grounds and riverside views for drinks, photographs and guest arrival. The events team provides dedicated planning support, while the in-house chefs prepare formal banquets, contemporary menus, buffets and breakfasts. Menus can be adapted for dietary requirements, with carefully selected wines available to complement the occasion.

Overnight accommodation in single and twin rooms makes the venue particularly practical for residential conferences, university gatherings and multi-day events. With experienced hospitality staff, flexible rooms, catering expertise and a memorable Cambridge setting, Fisher Building and St John’s College provide a well-rounded venue for organisers seeking character, capacity and professional event support.