Newnham College is the perfect choice for your wedding, offering charming indoor and outdoor venues that combine elegance with natural beauty.
Established in 1871, Newnham is a captivating venue nestled in a tranquil location in the heart of Cambridge. Our stunning gardens and historic buildings provide an idyllic and memorable backdrop for your special day.
Our experienced and knowledgeable event planners will work with you to coordinate every detail. Drawing upon extensive industry expertise, our team provides sound advice to ensure a seamless and carefree celebration.
Enjoy sumptuous food and drink, with something for everyone, delivered by our friendly, professional functions team in the grandeur of the College Hall.
Romantic ceremonies
Jane Harrison Room Est. 1910 | Seats 100 guests
Situated in a very private area of the College, approx. 10-minutes walk from the Porters’ Lodge and with easy access to the Peile Lawn,
this is our most popular ceremony room.
Barbara White Room Est. 1875 | Seats 60 guests
Located in the oldest of the College buildings, this beautiful room is full of light. Decorated in pastel blue and white, it is the ideal space
for intimate ceremonies.
Peile Lawn Est. 1910 | Seats 100 guests
Surrounded by picturesque red brick buildings and floral boarders, this romantic lawn offers an impressive, romantic setting for your outdoor ceremony. Either of the above rooms can be booked for wet weather back up, subject to availability.
Jane Harrison Room
Jane Harrison Room | ©lucylloydphotography.co.uk
Barbara White Room | ©chrisboland.com
Peile Lawn
Drink & canapé receptions
Clough Hall Lawn
This attractive lawn boarders the Clough Hall. Guests can mingle, relax in our deckchairs and play garden games while enjoying a selection of drinks and canapes.
Marquee and Lawn
Surrounded by trees and boarders, this lawn offers a special, private space for your reception. The lawn also benefits from a marquee.
A wet weather back up room (or marquee) will always be booked for outdoor receptions.
Lucia Windsor Room
Situated close to Clough Hall, this room and adjoining foyer offer a modern space for your reception.
Clough Hall Lawn | ©lucylloydphotography.co.uk/
Professional and friendly team
Lucia Windsor Room
Marquee
Marquee Lawn
Elegant dining
Clough Hall Est. 1886 | Seats: 150
Suffused with light, the Hall is decorated in elegant pastel shades, complimented by pale wooden furniture. It is topped by an eye-catching barrel-vaulted ceiling with elaborate white plasterwork. Twin, full-height oriel windows are boarded by romantic trailing clematis and wisteria, and offer views across the grounds.
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Roast chicken supreme with lentils a la Français
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Herb gnocchi with spinach, sautéed wild mushroom, toasted pine nuts and parmesan sauce
Magical evenings
The Iris Bar Est. 2018 | Capacity: 200
Complete your special day with a magical, memorable evening in the Iris bar. An adjoining courtyard offers outdoor space where guests can enjoy clement evenings. Inside, you may bring a band or DJ and dance the night away.
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Iris café courtyard | ©chris-roberts.com
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