HOW TO FIND US

OUR LOCATION

IN THE HEART OF CAMBRIDGE

Finding us is easy. For detailed instructions, please see below.

From M11, Junction 11, Northbound

Exit the M11 at Junction 11 and turn right at the roundabout.
Follow the signs for Cambridge and head straight for approximately 3 miles.
At the two mini roundabouts, go straight on at the first, and turn right at the second.
After 400 metres there is a large crossroads where on your right there is a large church. Turn left at this junction onto Regent Street and continue for 300 metres. You will see Downing College located on your left-hand side.

From A14 Huntingdon, Southbound

Take the A1307 to Cambridge from the A14, signposted City Centre. After 1 mile you will arrive at traffic lights and a large junction.
Go straight on and down the hill to another crossroads and turn right (Ring Road).
Bear left at the mini-roundabout, continuing along the backs of the colleges.
Go straight on at the lights and left at the next roundabout. Follow the road straight on.
You will come to a mini roundabout, go left here, then immediately right at the second mini-roundabout.
Turn left at the crossroads (there is a large church on your right) into Regent St and continue for 300 metres - you will see Downing College on the left-hand side.

From A11/A14 Norwich, Westbound

Exit the A14 at Stow-cum-Quy and follow signs to Cambridge A1303 and at the roundabout take the left-hand exit to Cambridge.
Follow the road past the Cambridge Airport and continue straight on for 2 miles until Newmarket Road roundabout.
Take the first exit into East Rd, and continue straight on until you get to a crossroads with a park in front of you and to your right. Go straight on at this junction.
After 300 metres there is a large junction, on your left is a church. Turn right at this junction into Regent St, Downing College is on your left-hand side.

By Car

Downing College has limited on-site car parking, offered to delegates subject to availability. This includes eight electric car charging stations.

However, its location on Regent Street in the heart of Cambridge means that it is easy to reach by public transport – train or bus – or by one of the City’s Park & Ride services.

Cambridgeshire County Council operates seven Park & Ride schemes, with large car parks and regular bus services into the city. The most convenient Park & Ride for Downing College is at Trumpington, which stops outside John Lewis, just five minutes' walk away.

By Train

Cambridge is on the main lines from London King’s Cross and London Liverpool Street. Downing College is situated about ¾ mile from the Railway Station and is served by regular buses and taxis.