Jesus College conferences and events brochure

CONFERENCES AND EVENTS

WHY JESUS COLLEGE?

Jesus College is one of the largest Cambridge colleges and offers a stunning setting for any event, with a wide range of contemporary and historic spaces and award-winning facilities.

Our versatile rooms and hotel-standard accommodation are available all year, including in term time.

The college is ideally located in Cambridge city centre, just a short walk from all of its attractions, yet within 33 acres of private, tranquil grounds.

THE CAMBRIDGE EXPERIENCE

Jesus College offers more than just an exceptional venue. Wander through peaceful cloisters and ancient courts or take in the beauty of Evensong in the chapel, the oldest college chapel in Cambridge.

Just beyond the gates, Cambridge awaits. From punting along the River Cam to exploring world-class museums, galleries, and gardens, the city offers more than 1,000 years of history to discover.

Let us help you create a memorable experience that goes beyond the conference.

AT A GLANCE

14 versatile meeting rooms with flexible layout options

Ability to hold events for up to 450 people, with flexibility to extend

Hotel quality, en-suite accommodation rated 9.2 (superb) on Booking.com

User-friendly audiovisual equipment with professional livestreaming and recording capabilities and on-site support

Magnificent 15th century Grade I-listed dining hall

Located in the city centre next to a public car park and with convenient access to transport links including train stations, the A14, the M11 and Stansted Airport

Extensive outside space including formal gardens, elegant courtyards, and sports fields suitable for marquees

MEETING ROOMS

Jesus College offers a range of modern and historic spaces to suit events of any format and size. Take advantage of our private, secluded setting to host your next company offsite or away day.

Planning a large conference? Our spacious halls for keynote speeches, breakout spaces for workshops, and comprehensive technology solutions offer everything you need to support collaboration, creativity, and productivity.

FRANKOPAN HALL

• Fully hybrid-enabled with dual-screen video wall, integrated cameras, lighting rig, and professional recording and livestreaming capabilities

• Retractable seating accommodates up to 160 guests

• Can be styled as an amphitheatre, theatre or flat-floored open space

• Upper gallery for breakout sessions

• Nearby spaces for registration and catering

ELENA HALL

• Versatile ground-floor venue flooded with natural light and overlooking gardens

• Can be booked with Sibilla Room and lounge for exclusive use

ROOM CAPACITIES

TECHNOLOGY

Deliver flawless hybrid events with our firstclass technology, ensuring seamless global participation. From a light meet and greet to a full day package, our in-house AV support will ensure your event runs smoothly.

INCLUSIVE

• On arrival AV support

• 4K T Vs or projector

• Laptops

• Professional quality speakers and audio

• Selection of microphones

• Dedicated high speed commercial internet for conference guests

• Screen sharing available in many rooms

• Multi-functional lecture theatre with landscape or portrait display facility; 6.2m x 3.5m video wall or 4m x 2.5m projection screen and integrated lighting and cameras

• AV relay between larger rooms

BOOKABLE EXTRAS

• Full day or half-day dedicated AV support

• Audio and video recording and editing

• Livestreaming with recording and cutting through Vmix in the lecture theatre

FOOD

We offer exceptional cuisine for every event. From exquisite fine dining to informal buffets and bowl food designed for networking, our dishes are designed to delight and impress.

Our experienced chefs create seasonal menus using locally-sourced and sustainable ingredients. All dietary requirements, including allergies and religious or cultural needs, can be catered for.

Steeped in history and grandeur, our 15th century dining hall offers a magnificent setting for formal dinners of up to 150 guests, with additional space available in the balcony and Upper Hall.

Smaller dining rooms offer an intimate and traditional formal dining setting for 14-60 guests.

ACCOMMODATION

Experience a stay in one of Cambridge’s most distinctive colleges. Choose from the contemporary comfort of hotel quality rooms in West Court, available all year round and rated 9.2 (superb) on Booking.com, or from the 240 en-suite bedrooms in our College buildings which can be booked outside term time (20 weeks a year).

A full English or continental breakfast, served in our Grade I-listed dining hall, is included in your stay.

WEST COURT (Available all year round)

56 high-quality bedrooms including:

• 44 en-suite bedrooms

• 3 one-bedroom apartments for up to four people (double bed and sofa bed)

• 9 rooms with shared bathrooms

• Some with private balconies

• Two wheelchair accessible rooms

• Winner of the ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) 2024

COLLEGE ACCOMMODATION

(Available 20 weeks a year)

• Up to 240 en-suite bedrooms with five-star accreditation from Visit England

• Many with double beds and balconies

• 8 additional rooms with shared bathrooms

SUSTAINABILITY

We are committed to making a positive environmental impact. Our goal is to achieve net zero carbon emissions, with ambitious targets across our estate, operations, and investments.

• Tracking sustainability KPIs to drive continuous environmental improvement

• Eliminated single-use plastics

• Sourcing eco-friendly materials and prioritising local suppliers

• College sustainability strategy linked to UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

• On-site EV charging stations

• Environmentally friendly cleaning products and toiletries

• Covered cycle parking and encouraging sustainable travel where possible

• Offering quality, bespoke plant-based menus and vegetarian options

• Sourcing local, seasonal produce, sustainable fish, and British meat

OUTSIDE SPACE

With five event-ready spaces – including elegant courtyards, a nature trail, sports pitches and a cricket pavilion – our site is ideal for everything from intimate drinks receptions, team building and barbecues to large marquee events for up 3,000 guests.

Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a large event, our experienced, friendly team is here to help and will look after you and your needs.

Jesus College Cambridge

EMAIL US

conference@jesus.cam.ac.uk

ONLINE BOOKING ENQUIRY

www.jesus.cam.ac.uk/conferences-and-events

+44 1223 760524

Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm