REMARKABLE MIX OF OLD AND NEW
HOWARD THEATRE AUDITORIUM
SPECTACULAR SURROUNDINGS
The Theatre has both tiered and gallery seating, and is fully equipped with state-of-the-art sound, lighting and presentation equipment. The eye-catching front-of-house curtain features Downing College amidst classical Greek architecture, whilst bespoke Italian leather seating offers the very best in luxury and comfort.
OVERVIEW
Fully accessible with both stairway and lift access to all floors, a large ground-floor reception room, an auditorium with 150 seats and two small meeting rooms, the Howard Theatre is a first-rate facility for conferences, presentations and corporate hospitality.
OVERVIEW
- Forward facing and tiered seating – 100 guests
- Gallery seating (second floor) – 30 guests
- Perimeter seating – 20 guests
- Maximum capacity of auditorium – 150 guests
AV SUPPORT
Downing College recognises the importance of supportive, customer-focused teams and high quality audio and visual equipment for successful events. To accompany our Howard Theatre event space, we offer a full streaming and filming package to allow guests to attend and participate virtually. Additional charges may apply depending on the requirements for the event.
DAY DELEGATE PACKAGE
Applicable to bookings for the Howard Theatre.
FOOD AND FACILITIES
- Tea, coffee and selection of pastries on arrival
- Mid-morning tea, coffee, biscuits and fruit bowl
- Finger buffet or cafeteria style lunch with tea and coffee
- Afternoon tea, coffee and cakes
- Still and sparking bottled house water
- WiFi delivered by University of Cambridge
- Complimentary car parking – subject to availability
- Access to West Lodge Gardens during breaks
AV EQUIPMENT TO INCLUDE:
- Dedicated AV technician throughout your event
- Screen and data projection
- PA system with a wide range of microphones: lapel, handheld, lectern and table top
- Recording and streaming available on request
- Audio and lighting functions
- Conference pads and pens
OTHER ROOMS
"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.
Our friendly team is here to help
conference@dow.cam.ac.uk
Office
Come and visit us
Conference and Events Office
Downing College
Regent Street
Cambridge CB2 1DQ
Phone
Mon – Fri, 8.30am – 5pm
+44 (01223) 334 860