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###### REGENT ELEGANCE

# ASSEMBLY ROOM

## NEO-CLASSICAL STYLE

Vibrant, spacious, and overflowing with natural light, with an undeniably classic, Downing College feel, the Howard Building Assembly Room places flexibility at your fingertips. A spacious and stylish room with decorative ionic scrolls, its neo-classical style gives a regent elegance and provides a unique setting for both conferences and civil ceremonies for weddings.

Offering a variety of seating set ups available for conferences, the Howard Assembly Room is an extremely versatile space, perfect for you to create a bespoke event.

 

 

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### OVERVIEW

From cabaret workshops to board meetings, as well as civil ceremonies, this room offers exceptional versatility. Featuring a flat floor, a small stage, and lift access, this room offers the best of both; classic, timeless surroundings, with a generous serving of modern technology.

### CAPACITY

- Theatre – 120 guests
- Cabaret – 56 guests
- Classroom – 50 guests
- U-shape - 32 guests
- Boardroom - 46 guests

### CATERING PACKAGE

Applicable to bookings for the Howard Building.

##### FOOD AND FACILITIES

- Arrive to a selection of teas, coffees, and pastries.
- Take a breather, with mid-morning tea, coffee, biscuits, and fruit.
- Choose between a finger buffet or fork buffet lunches, plus tea and coffee.
- Enjoy afternoon tea, with coffee and cakes.
- Stay hydrated, with both still and sparking bottled water.
- Park your car, without paying a penny (subject to availability)
- Stay connected, with complimentary WiFi.

##### EFFORTLESS CONNECTIVITY

- Show your work to the world, through screens and projectors.
- Seamless speeches start with a lectern and simple control systems.
- Take control of your event, with a range of audio and lighting functions.
- No scrambling for stationery. Enjoy conference pads, flipcharts, and pens – free.
- Connect with anyone, anywhere, with streaming available on request.
- A dedicated, in-house AV technician, by your side for eight hours.
- Have your voice heard, with an easy-to-use microphone and PA system.

#### THEATRE STYLE

#### CABARET STYLE

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"We had an excellent event at Downing! Everything was perfect. The lunch was really tasty. AV was so attentive and thoughtful - they really went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. Great day and I look forward to hosting future events at Downing."

Gates Cambridge Trust

"The conference and events team was wonderful to work with and provided us with an excellent service from start to finish.

Thank you!"

University of Cambridge Development & Alumni Relations

"The staff at Downing go above and beyond to look after us. I have used Downing as conference facilities, dinner and accommodation. I keep coming back and will continue to do so. Thank you Downing."

Judge Business School, Executive Education Learning

### CONTACT US

Use one of the methods below to get in touch with us.

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###### Email

Our friendly team is here to help

conference@dow.cam.ac.uk

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###### Office

Come and visit us

Conference and Events Office  
Downing College  
Regent Street  
Cambridge CB2 1DQ

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###### Phone

Mon – Fri, 8.30am – 5pm

+44 (01223) 334 860