The Pitt Building
- Bedrooms
- -
- Meeting Rooms
- 6
- Max Capacity (theatre)
- 100
- Onsite Parking Spaces
- -
Overview
Steeped in Cambridge’s publishing and academic history, the Pitt Building was commissioned in honour of William Pitt the Younger, who, in 1783, became Britain’s youngest Prime Minister aged just 24. Completed in 1833 the building housed the printing and publishing offices of Cambridge University Press for over 100 years.
For the past 20 years the Pitt Building has been operating as a highly regarded meetings and event venue in central Cambridge and has recently undergone an extensive and sympathetic refurbishment programme. This has resulted in a striking blend of heritage and innovation, as well as increased capacity, new flexible layouts, and state-of-the-art technology. This transformation cements the position of this historic building as a top-tier choice for conferences, meetings, panel discussions, corporate events, exhibitions and public launches right in the heart of the city.
Features & Facilities
6 flexible rooms that have been renovated to the highest modern standards
All meeting rooms have built-in technology, hybrid capabilities and Wi-fi thoughout.
Rooms are filled with natural light and offer superior quality furnishings that have been designed with delegate comfort in mind.
Year-round availability, flexible business hours, integrated technology, bespoke catering packages and a dedicated, experienced events team ensure the Pitt Building is a first-class choice for anyone wishing to host an event in Cambridge.
Meeting / Event Spaces
Meeting Room Capacities
| Room Name | Standing | Theatre | u shape | Boardroom | Classroom | Cabaret | Banquet | Exclusive Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Darwin Room
|
80 | 80 | 25 | 30 | 40 | 36 | - | - |
Newton Room
|
100 | 100 | 28 | 34 | 30 | 48 | - | - |
Oriel Room
|
25 | - | 20 | 24 | - | - | - | - |
Bentley Room
|
40 | 40 | - | 24 | 24 | 30 | - | - |
Wright Room
|
- | - | - | 14 | - | - | - | - |
Cass Room
|
- | - | - | 10 | - | - | - | - |
Location
The Pitt Building is located on Trumpington Street in Cambridge city centre. We encourage all our visitors to travel to the building via sustainable travel means where possible.
Nearest railway station is Cambridge – 1.3 miles
4 Park & Ride sites serve the city centre. The nearest are Madingley and Trumpington
Nearest motorway is Junction 12 of the M11
